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All Cincy Jungle insights about Dohnte Meyers
PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
Meyers atoned for an early drop with a big 31-yard punt return in the third quarter when the Bengals were down 13-7, demonstrating special teams impact and clutch performance in a critical moment.PositiveRoleOct 22, 2026
Meyers has been a revelation this season and is coming off his best couple of games; the source identifies him as part of the Bengals' passing game weapons to exploit the Ravens' 13th-ranked passing defense.PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026
Dohnte Meyers is receiving opportunities created by opposing defenses focusing on shutting down Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins; he is positioned as a secondary receiving option out of the backfield in the Bengals' elite passing offense.NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026
Meyers, a rookie wide receiver, had mixed performance on kickoff returns in Week 5 against the Dolphins. He muffed a kickoff return at the four-yard line, with his momentum carrying him out of bounds almost immediately, setting Joe Burrow and the offense up in the shadow of their own goalposts. However, earlier in the same game, Meyers had an 81-yard kickoff return that set the Bengals up at Miami's 10-yard line, leading to a touchdown three plays later. The source notes the frustration with the kickoff return unit: 'There's clearly potential for big plays, but the execution hasn't always been consistent.' Kickoff Return Unit grade: 79% (C+).PositiveRoleOct 16, 2026
Meyers has emerged as the next man up in a Bengals receiver room dealing with injuries to Colbie Young, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, posting 13 catches for 141 yards through five games. Beyond receiving production, he contributed a game-changing 81-yard kickoff return in the Miami game that set up the first touchdown just 52 seconds into the game, demonstrating dual-phase value.PositiveRoleOct 16, 2026
Bengals WR Dohnte Meyers attracts attention no matter where he plays; his documented path—paying to tryout for a CFL team while delivering food before reaching the NFL—demonstrates exceptional work ethic and resilience in overcoming long odds to establish himself in the league.PositiveUsageOct 15, 2026
Meyers' 81-yard opening kickoff return set up Cincinnati's first touchdown in the Bengals' 31-24 win over Miami.PositiveRoleOct 14, 2026
Meyers has staked his claim to the WR3 position while Andrei Iosivas is sidelined with a thumb ligament tear. He is shifty in space, has shown value as a return specialist, and has an awesome story. If he continues to make plays while Iosivas is sidelined, the Bengals could have a difficult decision to make when their veteran receiver is ready to return.NegativeDepth ChartOct 10, 2026
Dohnte Meyers' role is conditional on Chase and Tee Higgins' availability. If both Chase and Higgins are scratched, Meyers is targeted for 70+ receiving yards; if they play, the prop drops to 40+ yards, indicating he is a depth chart option dependent on injury status.PositiveRoleOct 10, 2026
Zac Taylor compared Meyers to Ja'Marr Chase, saying "In terms of the make-miss burst to go get big plays, he's as close to Ja'Marr as we've probably had. Ja'Marr's obviously top of the chain there in terms of any ball he catches. He can go to the house. And Dohnte, I think, is probably next in line with that ability." In Week 4 vs. Jacksonville, Meyers stepped in for Chase and caught 7 passes for 82 yards. With Chase and Higgins dealing with injuries entering Week 5, Meyers is positioned to see the biggest role of his career; Joe Burrow clearly trusts Meyers, which will boost the passing game against a winless Dolphins team.PositiveRoleOct 10, 2026
Meyers has established himself as the Bengals' WR3 after recording a career-high seven catches for 82 yards in Week 4 following Ja'Marr Chase's concussion. With both Chase and Higgins on the injury report heading to Miami, Meyers has another opportunity to step up in a significant role alongside Joe Burrow, positioning him as a potential flex play if either top receiver remains sidelined.PositiveRoleOct 7, 2026
Rookie backup WR likely to see significant snaps if Chase and Higgins unavailable. Chad Johnson expressed strong confidence in Meyers' ability, stating 'I have the utmost confidence in Tinsley and Myers being able to make plays' and emphasizing that even without the top duo, 'I still won't feel that bad understanding how good Tinsley and Meyers are.'PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Meyers emerges as a potential replacement target for the Bengals' passing game if Chase and Higgins remain injured. Nate Davis specifically notes that depending on how long the WR injuries linger, QB Joe Burrow could be throwing to Dohnte Meyers and Mitch Tinsley, positioning him as a secondary option who could see increased volume in the absence of the team's top receivers.PositiveBreakoutOct 6, 2026
Exciting to watch, especially when he gets the ball in his hands with space to move; when Higgins and Chase are healthy, Meyers could become a dangerous slot receiver, finding gaps in the zone coverages opposing defenses love playing against Cincinnati.NegativeDepth ChartOct 4, 2026
Dohnte Meyers was one of only two healthy wide receivers remaining for the Bengals after Ja'Marr Chase was ruled out with a concussion and Andrei Iosivas and Colbie Young were already sidelined, leaving the receiver room extremely thin.NegativeRoleSep 29, 2026
Dohnte Meyers received significant WR3 snaps in Week 3 but may shift to return role due to special teams performance issues, potentially reducing his offensive snap share.PositiveUsageSep 29, 2026
The source wants to see Meyers get more involved, suggesting getting the ball in his hands in space could force defenses to think twice about devoting so much attention to Chase and Higgins. This indicates potential role expansion and usage opportunity in the Bengals' offense.PositiveRoleSep 27, 2026
With Andrei Iosivas on IR, Meyers stepped up as WR3 against Pittsburgh. He finished with three receptions for 29 yards and picked up a big first down early in the game. The source notes that with so much attention on Chase and Higgins, Meyers could run wild, especially if he gets the ball with space to work.PositiveUsageSep 25, 2026
Meyers generated 'hidden yards' through special teams impact: on the opening kickoff, he returned the ball to the Bengals' own 41-yard line, nearly breaking it for a touchdown and giving Cincinnati excellent field position to start the game; early in the third quarter, he returned a punt 15 yards to the Bengals' own 44-yard line, which was further improved by an unnecessary roughness penalty to the Texans' 41-yard line. The source credits Meyers' opening kick return with winning the field position battle early, as the Bengals forced the Texans to start at their own 13, 8, and 8-yard line on their first three drives. The source explicitly highlights Meyers' under-the-radar plays and hidden yards as key reasons 'why this Bengals team may be different than teams in the past.'PositiveRoleSep 24, 2026
Wide receiver gains opportunity at contested WR3 spot due to Andrei Iosivas injury; source explicitly notes this 'gives opportunity to guys like Dohnte Meyers and Colbie Young ample opportunity' to establish themselves in the offense.PositiveBreakoutSep 23, 2026
Dohnte Meyers impressed in preseason but has received limited offensive opportunities to start the season with 1 reception for 18 yards and 1 rush for 10 yards. With a hole in the receiver room from Iosivas' injury, Meyers' opportunities are expected to expand. He has a good relationship with Joe Burrow and demonstrated YAC ability and shiftiness in early-season action, positioning him to see increased involvement in the offense.PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026
Dohnte Meyers played in front of 66,625 fans at Paycor Stadium in Week 1 against Tampa Bay—the largest crowd he has ever played in front of; this milestone marks a significant step in his emergence as a featured Bengals wide receiver and suggests growing offensive involvement.NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026
Dohnte Meyers received one target in Week 1, indicating he got a look in the Bengals' more evenly distributed offensive approach, though with minimal volume.PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026
One of two very promising receivers the Bengals found this offseason that made Charlie Jones expendable; part of Cincinnati's receiver upgrade that reduced Jones' role and value.NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026
Receiver who made the Cincinnati Bengals roster, contributing to the team's receiver depth and directly leading to Mitchell Tinsley's release.PositiveDepth ChartAug 31, 2026
Zero-star recruit who made the 53-man roster despite being a lower-priority prospect; worked DoorDash until 3 AM to fund his NFL dream; represents the Bengals' focus on character and present performance over draft pedigree.PositiveRoleAug 31, 2026
Meyers made the Bengals' 53-man roster at age 26 after an improbable journey from no D1 offers to CFL tryout to NFL. He led the team in preseason receptions (11 on 13 targets) and receiving yards (121), earning his spot on the most talented wide receiver corps in the NFL.PositiveRoleAug 31, 2026
Meyers emerged during the 2026 preseason and earned a spot on Cincinnati's final receiver group (Chase, Higgins, Iosivas, Young, Meyers, Williams), outperforming Mitchell Tinsley in the receiver competition.PositiveRoleAug 30, 2026
Dohnte Meyers impressed throughout the 2026 preseason camp and is likely the primary reason Mitchell Tinsley was waived. The source notes that if the Bengals opt to keep only 5 wide receivers while maintaining 5 tight ends on the roster, Meyers would become the primary return man, suggesting he has earned a significant role in the offense and special teams.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
The source projects Dohnte Meyers as a wide receiver on the 53-man roster with no changes from previous editions.NegativeBreakoutAug 29, 2026
Receiver who entered training camp as a relatively unknown CFL player has emerged as a legitimate roster lock; caught 3 passes for 51 yards on 3 targets in the preseason finale (accounting for 51 of Cincinnati's 60 yards on opening drive with catches of 9, 17, and 25 yards), finishing the preseason with 11 catches for 121 yards plus 22 rushing yards, 54 kickoff-return yards, and 45 punt-return yards; the source notes the Bengals would be taking an enormous risk trying to sneak him onto the practice squad, shifting the question from whether he makes the roster to how Cincinnati plans to use him.PositiveBreakoutAug 29, 2026
Meyers' emergence as part of a competitive wide receiver group has made the receiver/returner competition one to monitor closely; his rise threatens roster spots for established players like Charlie Jones.PositiveDepth ChartAug 28, 2026
Wide receiver competing on roster bubble in final preseason game; source highlights him as an example of a young player 'going off and showing they belong on an NFL roster,' positioning him as a potential roster winner in the preseason cutdown process.PositiveRoleAug 27, 2026
Receiver putting in significant extra work during training camp to earn his roster spot. Joe Burrow stayed on the field after practice to throw deep balls to Meyers, indicating targeted development work. The source notes that Meyers has put in considerable extra work to make the squad, suggesting he is pushing for increased offensive role and opportunity.PositiveBreakoutAug 27, 2026
Meyers has transformed from an intriguing CFL addition into a player the Bengals increasingly feel compelled to find roster room for; in Week 2 preseason against Chicago, he caught five passes for 41 yards, added a nine-yard run, and contributed as a returner, with his versatility becoming a major part of his roster argument.PositiveDepth ChartAug 26, 2026
Former CFL wide receiver Meyers has secured his spot on the Cincinnati Bengals' 53-man roster through strong preseason and training camp performance. In two preseason outings, he caught 8 of 10 targets for 70 yards plus 2 runs for 22 yards; also returned 2 kickoffs for 54 yards and 3 punts for 45 yards. Most significantly, Meyers was running with the starting offense during practice and caught a TD from Joe Burrow in 7v7 drills. After practice, Burrow spent approximately 40 minutes in an extended post-practice throwing session with Meyers—a sign that a veteran QB would not invest that time in a player facing roster cuts. Meyers is all but guaranteed a spot on the 53-man roster when final cuts are made.PositiveRoleAug 26, 2026
Bubble player receiving extended opportunity in preseason finale vs. Eagles on Friday to secure final roster spot before Sunday 6:00 PM ET cutdown deadline; will compete for reps alongside other fringe players fighting for Week 1 roster inclusion.PositiveDepth ChartAug 26, 2026
Listed as a lock on the Bengals' 53-man roster at WR5; the source notes that Meyers has earned his spot as WR5 and cannot justify keeping Charlie Jones on the locks list without also keeping Meyers and Young.PositiveBreakoutAug 26, 2026
Rookie wide receiver Dohnte Meyers (age 26, former CFL signee) is one of three camp MVP candidates for the Bengals and has impressed throughout training camp, making a strong impression on the organization. He is pushing hard to make the 53-man roster and has an edge over established returner Charlie Jones due to his camp performance.PositiveDepth ChartAug 25, 2026
Former CFL wide receiver has been the surprise of camp and preseason, elevating from facing an uphill climb just to make the practice squad to now likely securing a spot on the 53-man roster.PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
Meyers is projected to make the 53-man roster as one of six wide receivers; the source states 'I cannot, however, justify keeping Jones on if it means that Meyers, Tinsley, or Young get cut,' indicating Meyers has secured a roster spot over veteran Charlie Jones.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Wideout Dohnte Meyers has skyrocketed in preseason competition for final roster spots; the source highlights him as one of the Bengals' standout performers this month alongside Landon Robinson.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
First-year wide receiver Dohnte Meyers continued his remarkable push for a roster spot with another strong preseason performance against Chicago. The source highlights him as one of the biggest stories of the Bengals' 27-9 preseason win, indicating sustained momentum in his bid to make the 53-man roster.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Former CFL standout wide receiver strengthening his push for the 53-man roster through strong preseason performance; finished with 5 receptions for 41 yards, 1 rush for 9 yards, 2 punt returns for 34 yards, and 2 kickoff returns for 54 yards in the Bengals' 27-9 preseason win over the Bears. Meyers has showcased ability to produce yards after the catch across multiple phases, and the source notes he has made his case that he deserves a spot on the 2026 roster despite the Bengals' deep wide receiver room.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Meyers is competing for one of two remaining WR5/WR6 roster spots alongside Young and Tinsley. A camp favorite throughout the offseason, he led the receiving room with Higgins and Chase sidelined, finishing with five catches (team-leading) for 41 yards and one rush for nine yards in the preseason game against the Bears.PositiveBreakoutAug 21, 2026
Wide receiver with a compelling roster story; transitioned from DoorDash driver and CFL play to competing for a Bengals roster spot. In his preseason debut against Detroit, Meyers recorded three receptions and a 13-yard carry on a reverse, and can also return punts and kickoffs. The source highlights his ability to get quick separation, use in gadget situations, and high-level CFL production as assets. He is competing for snaps in "arguably the best receiver room in the league" and could push for a roster spot with another strong performance against Chicago.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
Special teams player made big plays on kickoff returns, fielding a return and finding a seam around the 25-yard line with a likely 1-on-1 chance to make a man miss around the 40 and take it for a TD if playing live; could be a path to a roster spot for the former CFL product.PositiveBreakoutAug 20, 2026
Meyers, a former CFL standout, was one of the biggest stories of Cincinnati's preseason opener against Detroit, producing four touches for 42 yards and adding an 11-yard punt return. Bengals.com noted that Meyers appears to be leading the competition toward the back of the receiver room, creating a fascinating numbers game for the remaining receiver spots behind the established starters (Chase, Higgins, Iosivas, and Jones). Meyers' strong performance has made the roster decisions more difficult and threatens the roster security of established receivers like Mitchell Tinsley.PositiveBreakoutAug 19, 2026
Wide receiver Dohnte Meyers led the Bengals in receiving yards in the first preseason game and has been the talk of training camp, demonstrating early standout performance as a rookie pushing for roster and depth chart advancement.NegativeDepth ChartAug 18, 2026
Listed as a bubble player fighting for one of the last two roster spots at wide receiver; the source notes that Meyers, Tinsley, and Young are competing for these final positions.PositiveBreakoutAug 14, 2026
Former CFL standout Dohnte Myers had a nice preseason debut after making plays throughout training camp; he has a chance to take Mitchell Tinsley's spot on the 53-man roster, and the Bengals will almost certainly try to get him onto the practice squad if he's waived.PositiveBreakoutAug 14, 2026
Meyers is grinding for a roster spot in a crowded receiver room and was a joy to watch in second-half action. He made a few nice catches showing versatility and had a nice 13-yard sprint as a rusher, demonstrating he can contribute in multiple ways.PositiveBreakoutAug 3, 2026
The source notes that Dohnte Meyers 'just keeps showing up' during training camp, suggesting consistent positive performance and visibility during the first day of pads.