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PositiveBreakoutAug 22, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles
Endries, a rookie seventh-round pick out of Texas, made a strong first impression in the preseason opener, catching a 17-yard TD pass from Joe Flacco while getting a chance with the second-team offense during his three-catch performance. The Bengals already had a murky TE pecking order, and Endries' potential emergence could further muddy the water. He showcased receiving chops in college with 346 receiving yards at Texas in 2025 and 1,030 receiving yards across two years at California.
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PositiveBreakoutAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Endries, a seventh-round draft pick, had an impressive preseason debut with three catches and a touchdown against Detroit while impressing the coaching staff with his blocking progress. He is competing for a spot in a very crowded tight end room that includes Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample, Erick All Jr., Tanner Hudson, and Cam Grandy. While the Bengals may opt to keep five tight ends, Endries has flashed in the passing game and his strong preseason performance has made him a legitimate contender for a roster spot.
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PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026Cincy Jungle
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.
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PositiveBreakoutAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Endries showed up in the first preseason game after a quiet camp, finishing with three catches for 25 yards and the Bengals' lone touchdown from Joe Flacco. He has been working on his blocking at Texas and with the Bengals, and while there is still work to be done, he has the chance to become a solid all-around tight end. The source states they are finding a way to keep Endries in any scenario given the interesting tight end roster battle.
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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Cincy Jungle
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.
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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Seventh-round rookie tight end for the Bengals made an immediate impact in his NFL debut, catching three passes for 25 yards and one touchdown in Cincinnati's preseason win over Detroit. Endries, a former walk-on at Cal who redshirted in 2022 before developing into a productive pass-catcher (124 receptions, 1,376 yards, 7 TDs in 39 college games), was drafted 221st overall despite strong college production at both Cal and Texas. His preseason touchdown came from Joe Flacco on a four-yard play, and Endries emphasized the importance of being a complete tight end: "A tight end is a do-it-all type of guy that can play special teams and play every position on offense." The source notes he still has work ahead before final roster decisions, but his debut was a strong introduction for a seventh-round pick.
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PositiveUsageJul 22, 2026Cincy Jungle
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.
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PositiveSleeperJul 22, 2026Cincy Jungle
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.
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