Former Patriots TE Mike Gesicki is signing a one-year deal worth up to $3.25 million with the Cincinnati Bengals.

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This is the best landing spot Gesicki could have asked for, as Drew Sample —a blocking TE— is the only other player on the roster at the position. This won't preclude the Bengals from drafting someone, but as it stands, Gesicki could be on streaming radars by the time the season starts.

That was fast: The Bengals are hosting FA TE O.J. Howard on a visit today, and assuming all goes well with the physical, he’s expected to sign, the source said. The former first-rounder was a surprising cut yesterday, and this should come together today.

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Howard didn't have a great camp with the Bills, which caused his release. He had one standout game with the Bucs last year against the Eagles on a Thursday night, but other than that, it's been a while since Howard has been fantasy relevant. He could carve out a role on the Bengals, but the team has plenty of other targets for Joe Burrow. However, C.J. Uzomah - now with the Jets - was a red zone target for Burrow last season.

The Cincinnati Bengals are signing TE Hayden Hurt to a one-year deal.

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Hurst lost targets and touches with Kyle Pitts' arrival in Atlanta. In Cincy, his top competition has done little and could never usurp C.J. Uzomah. Hurst appears to be a streamer option at this point in the NFL offseason.

Bengals TE C.J. Uzomah (MCL sprain) told reporters Monday that he feels "really, really good" ahead of Super Bowl LVI. Uzomah also credited Nick Cosgray and his work on his Achilles injury last season in his trust with playing Sunday.

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While it is great to hear Uzomah's optimism, the trainers and HC Zac Taylor have final say on his availability. Uzomah's injury is one of the most important to monitor on the offensive side of the ball.

The Bengals are counting on C.J. Uzomah and Drew Sample to help fill the void left by Tyler Eifert, who ranks sixth all-time in franchise history in receiving yards for a tight end.

Even though Eifert was the most productive tight end in 2019, Uzomah was the team’s starter. Uzomah started all 16 games and was in for over 58% of the club’s snaps. Eifert was primarily used as a red zone target. This year without Eifert on the roster, Uzomah should see an uptick in production as his role expands the story went on to say.