Bengals Re-Sign Defensive End Joseph Ossai to One-Year Deal

Cincinnati is rolling into the legal negotiation period.

Nov 7, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA;Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) rushes in-between Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) and cornerback DJ Turner II (20) at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images / Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — The Bengals extended one of the team's top picks from the 2021 draft. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported defensive end Joseph Ossai is linking back up with Cincinnati on a one-year, $7 million deal.

The former third-round pick is coming off the best season of his career on special teams but was a little hit-or-miss rushing the passer. He totaled totaled 31 pressures, 46 tackles, and five sacks on a career-high 576 snaps during the 2024 season.

The 24-year-old gets another chance to show he can be a leveled-up pass rusher this fall. He should have plenty of chances with Sam Hubbard's retirement and Trey Hendrickson's future in flux.

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