The Cincinnati Bengals re-upped with tight end Mitchell Wilcox before training camp started as expected and now he’s back on the active roster.
Wilcox, a former undrafted free agent, didn’t get an RFA tender from the team this offseason and once re-signed, went to the PUP list as he rehabbed an injury.
But a reunion and activation prior to the season was always the predictable end result here. Wilcox has carved out a nice depth role for himself since 2020 and the team didn’t make a notable move at the position beyond signing Irv Smith Jr. as the Hayden Hurst replacement.
Given his experience and ability to help on special teams, Wilcox feels like a shoo-in for a 53 spot if all goes well. That could position him to rotate with Drew Sample when necessary as the second or third tight end.
We have cleared TE Mitchell Wilcox to practice and removed him from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) August 21, 2023
