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4 hours ago
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Bengals fans rave over Mitchell Tinsley's 2 TD preseason performance
The post Bengals fans rave over Mitchell Tinsley's 2 TD preseason performance appeared first on ClutchPoints. Did the Cincinnati Bengals discover a new weapon? Mitchell Tinsley emerged on Monday night in Washington D.C. Scoring twice on the Commanders during NFL Preseason action — and sparking lots of online reactions. The Bengals first made this statement with Tinsley: Unveiling him as a captain. He walked onto the FedEx Field grass ready to face the team that cut him last season. Tinsley then stretched his arms out and adjusted to this touchdown grab to put the Bengals ahead. But he wasn't through from there. Jake Browning found him again. Tinsley trusted his hops and hands to reel in touchdown No. 2. Tinsley pulled off both catches on a night Joe Burrow struggled with the Commanders' pass rush. But the 25-year-old sparked lots of national reactions for his breakout night. Notable reactions for Bengals' Mitchell Tinsley The 2023 undrafted rookie got targeted five times. He caught all five passes for 73 yards with the touchdowns. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter raved about Tinsley. 'Mitchell Tinsley earning a roster spot tonight,' Schefter posted on X (formerly Twitter). DraftKings even compared the Browning/Tinsley collaboration to this famed NFL duo from the late 2000s. But even Burrow himself got honest about Tinsley. Sharing this big statement with ESPN Monday Night Football sideline reporter Laura Rutledge. 'Hopefully he secured a [roster] spot,' Burrow began to Rutledge. 'That guy's been making plays all camp. He's a guy that you can count on. He's a smart guy and knows all the positions. A guy you can trust like that is very valuable.' The 6-foot-1, 205-pound wideout played three collegiate seasons for Western Kentucky and then Penn State. He lured in 87 catches for 1,402 yards and scored 14 touchdowns in 2021. He later transferred to the Nittany Lions — catching 51 passes for 577 yards and scoring five touchdowns in 2022. Tinsley even went the junior college route — playing for Hutchinson Community College in Kansas to begin his collegiate career. He landed at WKU during the truncated 2020 season. Again, he went undrafted in April 2024 before landing on the Commanders' practice squad following '24 NFL Training Camp. He signed a futures contract with the Bengals on Feb. 4. Now he put the league, and his former team, on notice by starring on MNF. Related: Former LSU stars Joe Burrow-Jayden Daniels moment grabs attention after NFL clash Related: Joe Burrow gives honest outlook on showstopping WR vs. Commanders
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4 hours ago
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‘Baller' undrafted Bengals WR reacts to electric bid to make roster
The post 'Baller' undrafted Bengals WR reacts to electric bid to make roster appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Cincinnati Bengals dominated in their second preseason game of the year. Cincinnati defeated Washington 31-17 in a game that featured plenty of fireworks. One Bengals rookie was the star of the show, hauling in two touchdowns and leading the team in receiving yards. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor heaped praise on rookie UDFA Mitchell Tinsley after his big game. 'Baller,' Taylor said of Tinsley after the game, per Kevin Patra. 'Yeah, he just works hard. He's become a guy that everybody really respects in the locker room. I don't know that I've ever heard him speak. Maybe someone can get him tonight. He just goes out there and just works, and we respect that. And again, he created the opportunities for himself. He's done enough in practice to where we wanted to put him in positions to be at the point of attack when he was in the game there, and he rewarded himself with touchdowns and catches and extending drives and someone that's reliable for the quarterbacks in August. So just proud of him. This is the last team he was with, if I'm not mistaken, so probably a neat situation for him to come back on this field and do what he just did.' Tinsley finished the game with five receptions for 73 yards and two touchdowns. He had more receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns than anyone else in the game. Could Mitchell Tinsley make the Bengals' final roster after his big game? Now the question becomes whether his strong performance was enough to earn a final roster spot. Tinsley acknowledged that he had a good game. But he is not letting the roster decision cloud his judgment. 'It's a step in the right direction, but for me, I try not to focus on all that,' Tinsley said after the game. 'For me, I know I put a lot of work in in the offseason and I put a lot of work into my craft. Really, it all just came down to me coming out here and executing.' Tinsley faces an uphill battle if he wants to make Cincinnati's initial 53-man roster. Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are guaranteed to make the final roster. Andrei Iosivas and Jermaine Burton also feel like their jobs are safe. That puts Tinsley in competition with Charlie Jones, Isaiah Williams, and a host of other receivers. Tinsley will give himself a chance with another strong performance. Next up for the Bengals is their preseason finale against the Colts on August 23rd. Related: Bengals rumors: What Trey Hendrickson told reporter before Commanders preseason game Related: Former LSU stars Joe Burrow-Jayden Daniels moment grabs attention after NFL clash
Time of India
8 hours ago
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Bengals HC Zac Taylor praises WR Mitchell Tinsley and aims for another preseason win to keep the momentum going
(Image via Getty: Mitchell Tinsley) Cincinnati Bengals' newest wide receiver, Mitchell Tinsley, has been making internet rounds ever since his breakout performance against his former team, the Washington Commanders. The 25-year-old wideout was signed by Washington in May 2023, but was waived in August 2024. Eventually, he joined their practice squad. The Cincinnati Bengals signed Tinsley only in February 2025. What happened next? He played against the Commanders and emerged as a knight in shining armor for the Bengals! Cincinnati's head coach Zac Taylor certainly looked surprised, calling the wide receiver a 'baller' and someone who 'just works hard.' Zac Taylor says Mitchell Tinsley is reliable for quarterbacks Mitchell Tinsley's breath-stopping catches shocked everyone! But in particular, to add insult to injury, they might have stunned(likely stung!) his former team! Addressing the worldwide awe, Zac Taylor praised his newest wideout at a post-game conference, 'Baller. Yeah, he just works hard. He's become a guy that everybody really respects in the locker room. I don't know that I've ever heard him speak. Maybe someone can get him tonight. He just goes out there and just works. And we respect that. He created the opportunities for himself. He's done enough in practice to where we wanted to put him in positions to be at the point of attack when he was in the game there, and he rewarded himself with touchdowns and catches and extending drives, and someone that's reliable for the quarterbacks in August. So just proud of him. This is the last team he was with, if I'm not mistaken, so probably a neat situation for him to come back on this field and do what he just did.' Zac Taylor wants one more win for the Cincinnati Bengals to end the preseason with a winning record After the thrilling first NFL preseason game win, when Zac Taylor entered the tired, wounded, and extremely elated locker room, he said, 'Okay, hey. Congrats on the win. It feels good to get it done. You guys worked hard for it. Defense, what I love, man–I know in the second half, you guys were tired. Okay, but you found ways with the 14-point lead to keep them out of the end zone–okay. Big stop. Big stop at the end. Gave the offense the ball back even though we didn't score as much second half offense. I love the way we control the ball. Ate up the clock. Moved it. There's some things we can improve, but overall, that's a great team win. A lot to learn from. Let's keep building on that. Let's get one more. End the preseason with a winning record. Have some momentum going in the regular season. Okay. Ted Karras, go ahead and educate everybody on what happens next. Where are you at, Ted?' The 32-year-old center for the Cincinnati Bengals, Ted Karras, echoed, 'Who Dey? Who Dey? Who Dey think gonna beat them Bengals? Who Dey? Who Dey? Who Dey think gonna beat them Bengals? Noooo–body!' Also Read: Cincinnati Bengals win–how does Joe Burrow celebrate it? By reposting the Bengals' Instagram post | NFL News - Times of India Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
14 hours ago
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Joe Burrow publicly supports Mitchell Tinsley and calls on Cincinnati Bengals during ongoing Hendrickson talks
Joe Burrow publicly supports Mitchell Tinsley and calls on Cincinnati Bengals during ongoing Hendrickson talks (Image Joe Burrow did not hold back after the Cincinnati Bengals' preseason win over the Washington Commanders on August 18, 2025, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The quarterback said the team should keep Mitchell Tinsley on the final 53-man roster. He praised the wide receiver's hard work during training camp and said Tinsley is 'doing everything right on every play.' Joe Burrow's strong words came while another issue, the Trey Hendrickson contract fight, remains unsolved. Joe Burrow wants Mitchell Tinsley on final roster after strong preseason During a postgame press conference in Cincinnati, Joe Burrow said that Mitchell Tinsley deserved his place with actual plays, not just in training. In the preseason game against the Washington Commanders on August 18, 2025, Mitchell Tinsley grabbed five passes for 73 yards and two touchdowns. His one-handed catch in the end zone brought one of his marks. Wide receivers coach Troy Walters said during an interview on August 19, 2025 that Mitchell Tinsley has learned every position and 'never makes mental errors.' — sharpfootball (@sharpfootball) Head coach Zac Taylor also added that Tinsley has been 'reliable and ready every single day.' On ESPN's Monday Night Football, commentators Joe Buck and Troy Aikman repeatedly mentioned Tinsley's precise route running. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Luxury 2, 3 & 4 BHKs in Panvel by Hiranandani Hiranandani Fortune City Get Info Undo Joe Buck even shouted, 'Have a night, Mitchell Tinsley!' when the receiver scored his second touchdown. Also Read: Caleb Banks Reveals Real Age To Protect His First Round NFL Draft Spot Trey Hendrickson remains in a contract dispute as regular season gets close While fans enjoy the breakout story of Mitchell Tinsley, the Cincinnati Bengals are still trying to resolve the Trey Hendrickson contract issue. The two sides failed to strike an agreement during a front-office meeting in Cincinnati on August 14, 2025. Trey Hendrickson wants guaranteed money beyond the 2025 season, just like T.J. Watt and Myles Garrett got their new contracts. Joe Burrow spoke on August 15, 2025, and said, 'Trey Hendrickson is one of the best pass rushers in football and we need him here.' Last season, Hendrickson had 17.5 sacks and earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week in Week 9, which proves his value to the team. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
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18 hours ago
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Who is Mitchell Tinsley? Bengals WR dazzles vs. Commanders
Remember the name – Mitchell Tinsley. The NFL preseason is all about the unknowns of the football world becoming a known, something Tinsley experienced in a big way on Monday night with the Cincinnati Bengals. Battles for roster spots and playing time are entering the final stretch as the preseason winds down. For Tinsley, he picked the right time to shine. On the national stage of "Monday Night Football," Tinsley capped of the first half against the Washington Commanders with a one-handed catch and two touchdowns in just 17 seconds of game action. The stars and starters were on the sidelines, but another one might've been born on the field before halftime. Here's what to know about the little-known Bengals receiver. Who is Mitchell Tinsley? Tinsley is a wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals. The 25-year-old is competing for a roster spot on the team, but he has been around the league for a couple seasons now. After attending Hutchinson Community College for two years in Hutchinson, Kansas, Tinsley transferred to Western Kentucky and eventually Penn State before entering the NFL draft. He ended up signing with the Commanders after going undrafted and was on their practice squad in 2024 after playing 10 snaps across two games in 2023. Mitchell Tinsley stats Despite being in the NFL since 2023, Tinsley has yet to catch a pass in an NFL game. He played two games for the Commanders that season, but only 10 snaps – three on offense and seven on special teams. Tinsley's junior season, his second at Western Kentucky, was a breakout year for him. The receiver finished with 87 catches, 1,402 yards and 14 touchdowns in 14 games. In 39 college games, Tinsley totaled 181 receptions, 2,356 yards and 23 touchdowns. Mitchell Tinsley draft Tinsley went undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft and opted to sign with the Washington Commanders. Tinsley played three seasons of college football, spending two at Western Kentucky and one at Penn State. Mitchell Tinsley on the Commanders Tinsley's time with the Commanders was relatively uneventful. He was on the roster in 2023, playing in two games, but saw just three snaps on offense and seven on special teams. After being released on Aug. 27, 2024, Tinsley signed with the Commanders' practice squad the next day. On Feb. 4, 2025, the receiver signed a futures contract with the Bengals. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Bengals' Mitchell Tinsley dazzles with catches vs Commanders
