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Cincy Jungle fantasy football takes on Jack Endries
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All Cincy Jungle insights about Jack Endries
PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
Rookie tight end expected to see increased usage due to injuries to Tanner Hudson and Erick All Jr. The tight end depth chart depletion creates opportunity for Endries to receive more snaps and involvement in the Bengals' passing game.PositiveRoleOct 14, 2026
Seventh-round draft pick from Texas who made the 53-man roster; caught six passes for 43 yards and a touchdown in preseason but has not taken offensive snaps through early season, only appearing on special teams. With Erick All not clicking and Tanner Hudson out for the season, Endries now has a real opportunity to contribute at tight end.NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026
Endries, a Bengals tight end rookie, had a quiet preseason finale with 2 catches for 11 yards. While there were concerns he could be squeezed off the 53-man roster, the Bengals kept him as the 5th tight end. The source projects him as likely game-day inactive early in the season because he is still developing as a blocker, despite viewing him as a big part of the future at the tight end position. His role will expand as his blocking improves.PositiveRoleAug 31, 2026
Made the 53-man roster after giving splash plays in the preseason; retained as part of the five-tight-end group in an offense that features multiple tight-end looks.PositiveBreakoutAug 31, 2026
Endries, a seventh-round rookie, emerged during the 2026 preseason and earned a spot on Cincinnati's 53-man roster at tight end, squeezing out Cam Grandy despite the Bengals keeping five tight ends (Gesicki, Sample, Hudson, All, Endries).NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
The source projects Jack Endries as a tight end on the 53-man roster with no changes from previous editions.PositiveBreakoutAug 29, 2026
Tight end flashed during the preseason opener; part of an unusually deep tight end room where the Bengals can potentially use different skill sets to create matchup problems.NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
Endries has made the roster conversation more interesting; the tight end competition is crowded, and the Bengals will have to determine how many players they want to carry at the position versus using those roster spots elsewhere.NegativeDepth ChartAug 28, 2026
JJ Zachariason projects Jack Endries to make the 53-man roster as the fifth tight end, noting the young rookie has made a case for earning that final spot alongside veteran Tanner Hudson. Zachariason ultimately projects both to make the roster, though acknowledges the decision could go either way between proven veteran experience and rookie upside.PositiveBreakoutAug 27, 2026
Rookie Endries has been one of the more impressive young players of camp and has continued to be featured in preseason games; his emergence is particularly noteworthy as the Bengals must decide whether his developmental upside is worth using another 53-man roster spot in a tight end room with seven players competing for three or four spots.PositiveDepth ChartAug 26, 2026
Listed as a lock on the Bengals' 53-man roster at TE4; the source notes uncertainty about whether the Bengals keep four or five tight ends, but if they keep four, Endries is among the four that make it.PositiveRoleAug 25, 2026
Tight end had a step-down performance in preseason game two compared to week one, finishing with 1 reception for 7 yards on 3 targets; one target resulted in an underthrow intercepted by the Bears. He posted respectable blocking grades (67.6 pass-blocking, 61.1 run-blocking) but is in a roster battle for the final tight end spot. If the Bengals keep four tight ends, the final spot will likely come down to Endries or Tanner Hudson, who had 2 receptions for 17 yards and a touchdown. The source believes Endries 'finds his way on the roster' but notes a bigger preseason finale performance would strengthen his case.NegativeDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
Endries is projected to make the 53-man roster as one of four tight ends; the source lists him among the core tight end group with no changes expected.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Bengals seventh-round rookie tight end Jack Endries is displaying more NFL polish than typical for his draft position; his development has been accelerated by mentorship from Erik Swoope, who made a promise to Endries' father to help guide him.NegativeDepth ChartAug 20, 2026
Jack Endries could solidify himself on the 53-man roster through his performance in upcoming preseason games, competing for a roster spot.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
Seventh-round draft pick tight end competing for roster spot in crowded position; had impressive preseason debut with 3 catches, 32 yards, and touchdown against Detroit including reception from Joe Flacco; earned praise for blocking; making tight end room more difficult to navigate and increasingly intriguing candidate to stick on roster, though position depth makes cut a real possibility.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
Endries, a seventh-round draft pick in 2025, had a strong preseason debut with three catches and a touchdown against Detroit while impressing the coaching staff with his blocking progress. However, he still has to earn his spot at a very crowded tight end position entering the final weeks of preseason play. The Bengals may opt to keep five tight ends, but Cam Grandy is someone who's already been on the 53-man roster and knows the offense well as primarily a blocking tight end. The Bengals clearly like Grandy, having continued to bring him back since he arrived as an undrafted free agent in 2024 and signing him to another one-year extension in January. Endries has flashed in the passing game, but Grandy has already shown he can contribute at the NFL level.PositiveBreakoutAug 19, 2026
Seventh-round tight end Jack Endries scored a touchdown and had a nice YAC reception where he made a few defenders miss in the Bengals' first preseason game, demonstrating early promise as a rookie pushing for a roster spot.PositiveBreakoutAug 18, 2026
Rookie tight end had a quiet camp but delivered in preseason debut with 3 receptions for 25 yards and 1 touchdown (from Joe Flacco) vs. Detroit; has been developing his blocking at Texas and with the Bengals; source is keeping him in any scenario given the interesting tight end roster battle and his potential to become a solid all-around tight end.PositiveDepth ChartAug 18, 2026
Listed as a lock on the 53-man roster; the source identifies Endries as one of only two other locks at tight end beyond Gesicki and Sample, securing his roster spot.PositiveProjectionAug 18, 2026
Seventh-round tight end Jack Endries scored his first NFL touchdown while catching a game-high-tying three passes for 25 yards in the Bengals' preseason win over Detroit; he earned a game-high 91.4 Pro Football Focus grade, indicating strong early performance and efficiency.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Seventh-round rookie tight end (221st overall pick, 2026) made immediate impact in preseason debut against Detroit; caught 3 passes for 25 yards and 1 TD (4-yard score from Joe Flacco). College production at Cal and Texas shows pass-catching upside: 56 rec, 623 yards, 2 TDs in 2024 at Cal; 33 rec, 346 yards, 3 TDs in 2025 at Texas; 124 total receptions for 1,376 yards and 7 TDs across 39 college games with 13 consecutive starts. Endries understands tight end role requires versatility beyond receiving: "A tight end is a do-it-all type of guy that can play special teams and play every position on offense." Still competing for roster spot but preseason debut was strong introduction for late-round selection.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Jack Endries caught three passes (sharing the lead for the Bengals in the preseason game) and scored the team's lone touchdown on a pass from Joe Flacco, indicating he was in the game before Hudson got going; this is a good sign, but he needs to keep performing well since keeping five tight ends can be a hard sell.PositiveBreakoutAug 14, 2026
Rookie Jack Endries opened the 2026 preseason with the Bengals' first touchdown, marking an early positive impression in his debut.PositiveBreakoutAug 14, 2026
The seventh-round pick had a great preseason debut, hauling in a touchdown grab from Joe Flacco and making three Lions defenders miss on a 17-yard gain in the second half. He looks to be a boost to an already-solid tight end room.NegativeDepth ChartAug 12, 2026
Seventh-round draft pick in 2026 with pass-catching talent; has had a quiet camp but could make a push starting in preseason; competing with veteran Tanner Hudson for the final tight end spot on the 53-man roster and will need to earn it in Thursday's game.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Endries is listed among the tight ends on the Bengals' 2026 depth chart behind Drew Sample and Mike Gesicki, indicating a backup role in the tight end rotation.PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026
Rookie Jack Endries, selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, is looking to make an impression in the backup tight end competition; the Bengals have frequently lined up in 13 personnel (one running back, one wide receiver, three tight ends) during training camp, making the depth chart behind Gesicki important if that package becomes regular.PositiveUsageJul 22, 2026
Film analysis shows Endries excels at finding soft spots in zone coverage, a skill that defines great NFL tight ends. He demonstrates strong route-running ability (post routes, screen passes), ball security under bracket coverage, and length/strength to create yards after the catch. Speed may have declined due to injury at Texas, but his receiving toolkit and blocking versatility position him as an important piece for Bengals' multiple tight end looks.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Bengals tight end prospect with dual-threat capability: solid blocker who can get the job done, and a definite threat in the passing game. If Erick All stays healthy, Endries fits a one-two punch role; if All struggles, Endries could emerge as a plus starter at Y tight end, giving the Bengals more versatility than they had at the position last season.PositiveSleeperJul 22, 2026
Jack Endries, the Bengals' seventh-round pick, is the source's favorite draft pick and is expected to be this year's Mitchell Tinsley. The sure-handed pass-catcher could be an asset in short-yardage situations, the red zone, goal-to-go scenarios, and between the 40s where a conversion could nullify having to make a decision on whether to punt, go for it, or kick a long field goal. He had a really good college career at both California and Texas and is coming in with a chip on his shoulder.