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Mike Daniels returns as Bengals announce Week 7 roster moves

The Cincinnati Bengals made roster moves ahead of their Week 7 game.

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The Cincinnati Bengals announced a handful of roster moves ahead of the team’s Week 7 game against the Cleveland Browns.

Chief among those moves was returning defensive tackle Mike Daniels to the active roster.

Daniels was a free-agent add in response to losing players like Josh Tupou, Renell Wren and Ryan Glasgow inside. But he suffered a setback, recovered and then immediately suffered an elbow injury in practice and hit the shelf.

Now Daniels returns just as Bengals staff continue to ramp up Geno Atkins, who just returned last week and played a limited role while continuing his comeback from a shoulder injury suffered in camp. Daniels will likely play a big role against the Browns despite the addition of Margus Hunt in free agency.

As a whole, the Bengals announced a handful of moves Saturday, including some cornerback shuffling with top corner William Jackson out for at least this weekend due to a concussion.

Mike Daniels’ injury means Bengals might have to go shopping in free agency again

The Cincinnati Bengals might need to get active in free agency again.

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The Cincinnati Bengals might have to dip into free agency again for help at defensive tackle.

Geno Atkins is out again for Week 4 despite steady progress in practice. The real concern now is Mike Daniels, who suffered an injury in practice this week and is also out.

As Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com reported, right after meeting with the media Thursday and saying he’s good to go, Daniels went out in practice and suffered an elbow injury that could keep him out three to eight weeks.

Daniels was a recent add by the team in free agency after losses such as Josh Tupou, Renell Wren and Ryan Glasgow. While a quality signing, he’s appeared in just two games and played a limited role.

Meaning, the Bengals might have to seek out other free agents. Damon “Snacks” Harrison is still one of the biggest names left on the market, as is former friend Domata Peko.

No matter what the Bengals decide to do, it’s clear one of the problematic spots on the roster will continue to remain an issue.

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Mike Daniels reveals Geno Atkins helped recruit him to Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Mike Daniels talked about his relationship with Geno Atkins.

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New Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Mike Daniels made his first comments since officially joining the team and had plenty of interesting things to say.

Chief among them? Daniels says Bengals star Geno Atkins had previously made it clear there was a spot for him on the roster.

Atkins reportedly took Daniels the following, per ESPN’s Ben Baby: “There’s room over here if you want to come.”

Daniels joining Atkins and free-agent addition D.J. Reader up front on the interior of the defensive line seems like a solid core, especially with names like Carlos Dunlap and Sam Hubbard flanking them on the edges.

While Daniels has dealt with injury woes in each of the last two seasons, a rotational role alongside Atkins is something that could keep both of them fresh, especially after Atkins’ production dipped with an uptick in snaps last season.

This isn’t the first time we’ve recently heard about players recruiting other players — Hubbard also recruited safety Vonn Bell.

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Bengals stealing Mike Daniels is latest in long line of major wins for team and fans

The Cincinnati Bengals got a major win with the Mike Daniels signing in free agency.

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A year ago, Cincinnati Bengals fans were trying to come to terms with the fact the team’s biggest free-agent signings were John Miller, John Jerry, B.W. Webb and Kerry Wynn.

Maybe it wasn’t exactly coming to terms because fans had been so used to the team doing so little on the open market. But this was a new coaching staff and instead of overhauling the roster…that staff went out and got castoffs from their prior jobs. All four aren’t on the team anymore and only one of them appears to be on any roster in the league now.

But we now have the benefit of hindsight to contextualize things. Zac Taylor’s staff was assembled too late in the process to make significant additions in free agency. That’s a concrete fact now, though at the time it just seemed like wishful thinking.

It’s certainly not wishful thinking now.

The Bengals were one of free agency’s biggest spenders as Taylor clearly got the green light from the front office to overhaul the roster as he sees fit. They made a massive splash with D.J. Reader, revamped the secondary with Trae Waynes, Mackensie Alexander and LeShaun Sims and even added potential starters with linebacker Josh Bynes and lineman Xavier Sua-Filo.

And now with their backs suddenly against the wall after the losses of Josh Tupou and Ryan Glasgow at defensive tackle, the Bengals again surprised by going out and getting one of the biggest names left on the open market — Mike Daniels.

Is Daniels going to be amazing and change the course of the season? Probably not. He’s a once-elite player with serious injury woes on his resume over the last two seasons. But compared to settling for the scrap heap with Miller, Jerry, Webb or Wynn…the Daniels signing is quite the notable thing for fans.

It’s probably another sign the supposed “New Dey” the organization promised in 2019 was really delayed until 2020. But it’s here now and even routine free-agent possibilities can be exciting for fans — like they are for fans of most teams.

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Report: Bengals sign Mike Daniels to 1-year deal

The Cincinnati Bengals worked out a deal with free agent Mike Daniels.

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It didn’t take long for the Cincinnati Bengals to make things official with free-agent defensive tackle Mike Daniels.

After a reported visit to Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday afternoon, Daniels’ deal went official Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Daniels, a fourth-round pick in 2012, spent seven years with the Green Bay Packers before spending last season with the Detroit Lions, registering a PFF grade of 70.1 over nine games.

It’s no wonder the Bengals like Daniels given his versatility, as he can play multiple spots on the line. He played for Al Golden in Detroit, who now has an assistant spot on the Bengals coaching staff.

Cincinnati recently suffered multiple setbacks on the defensive interior with the loss of Josh Tupou and Ryan Glasgow. Daniels is the sort of veteran presence the team wanted to ease some pressure off Renell Wren.

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Bengals expect Mike Daniels signing to happen soon

The Cincinnati Bengals will have a deal with free agent Mike Daniels soon.

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The Cincinnati Bengals expect to have a deal with free-agent defensive lineman Mike Daniels done soon.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor himself made the announcement during a media meet Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Ben Baby: “Bengals coach Zac Taylor said the official addition of DT Mike Daniels should be soon. Not sure if it will be today. Will talk about Daniels once he signs his deal.”

Word of Daniels’ visit to Paul Brown Stadium broke over the weekend and it sounded like he took a physical Monday. Presumably, the holdup is NFL protocols each team must follow while onboarding a player, including COVID-19 tests.

No matter the cause, it sounds like this one is a done deal as the Bengals look to reinforce a position that just lost Ryan Glasgow and Josh Tupou. In what seems like a corresponding move, the Bengals waived undrafted free agent Tyler Clark.

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Former Packers DL Mike Daniels may soon sign with Bengals

Mike Daniels, the former Packer, could be headed to the AFC North.

Former Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Mike Daniels might be headed to the AFC North.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Daniels is visiting the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday and is expected to sign with the team if the visit goes well.

Daniels, a draft pick of the Packers in 2012, played seven seasons in Green Bay. He was released before the start of training camp in 2019 and spent last season with the Detroit Lions.

Throughout the offseason, Daniels made it known he would welcome a return to Green Bay, but the chances of a reunion are dwindling and may have never been all that realistic, at least from the team’s side.

Daniels, a Pro Bowler in 2017, turned 31 years old in May. He played in only nine games for the Lions last season while dealing with a recurring foot injury.

In Cincinnati, Daniels could team with Geno Atkins and D.J. Reader to give the Bengals a tough trio of interior defenders along the defensive line.

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Report: Mike Daniels expected to sign with the Bengals

ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that former Detroit Lions defensive tackle Mike Daniels is expected to sign with the Cincinnati Bengals.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that former Detroit Lions defensive tackle Mike Daniels is expected to sign with the Cincinnati Bengals, “if the visit goes as planned”.

Landing Daniels during last year’s training camp was considered one of general manager Bob Quinn’s shrewdest moves of his tenure. Daniels was motivated, excited to play for coach Matt Patricia, and a terrific scheme fit, but injuries derailed his time in Detroit. He finished the year with nine games played — many limited — 10 tackles, two tackles for loss, two quarterback hits, and a single sack.

With the Lions moving on from defensive tackles Damon Harrison and A’Shawn Robinson, it made sense that the Lions would consider re-signing Daniels for stability and depth. Daniels also appeared open to returning for a second season and spoke very highly of the team in public.

But now, after reducing the roster to 80-players, the Lions appear to have moved on. Add in the Schefter report and all signs now indicate a reunion isn’t in the cards.

Report: Bengals host free-agent DT Mike Daniels on visit

The Cincinnati Bengals hosted a free agent Sunday.

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Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor made it clear at the start of training camp the team would dip into free agency in order to address some lacking areas.

Taylor and Co. made true on this claim via a visit from defensive tackle Mike Daniels, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Daniels, 31, is one of the best remaining free agents on the market outright and would help address some depth problems for the roster there. He had a PFF grade of 70.1 last season.

The Bengals recently lost nose tackle Josh Tupou to an opt out and Ryan Glasgow got waived.

Like all free agents, Daniels would be subject to an extensive onboarding process if he signs. He’ll take a physical, then undergo a battery of COVID-19 tests before being able to practice with the team.

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3 free agent candidates to replace Bears NT Eddie Goldman

The loss of NT Eddie Goldman is huge for the Bears as depth gets thinner. Here are some free-agent options that can fill the void.

On Tuesday, Chicago Bears defensive tackle Eddie Goldman decided to opt-out of the 2020 NFL season due to the health concerns over COVID-19.

The 26-year old is coming off a year where he started in 15 games and registered one sack and 29 tackles. This offseason the Bears brought back veteran John Jenkins to backup Goldman, but now could be starting on the Bears defensive line.

Jenkins, who is placed on the COVID-19/Reserve list, appeared in 16 games with the Miami Dolphins and recorded 34 tackles and one sack. Backing up Jenkins would be undrafted free agent Lee Autry out of Mississippi State.

The loss of Goldman is huge for the Bears as they lose a key starter and the depth gets thinner. Here are some players that can fill the void.

Damon “Snacks” Harrison

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The 2016 All-Pro is one of the best available free agents left on the market. The 31-year old is coming off a down season with the Detroit Lions, where he totaled 49 tackles and two sacks. Before last season, Damon Harrison has had productive seasons mostly with the New York Giants.

Harrison has fielded a “competitive contract offer” according to Ross Uglam of Packers Report, but that was earlier in the offseason and nothing else has been said. The Bears could still a player from the Packers while upgrading their current defensive tackle situation.

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