The Cincinnati Bengals officially placed tight end Erick All Jr. on the Reserve/Injured list on October 27, and man, this one stings. This isn’t just another injury, folks; it’s a huge blow to their TE depth and a continuation of what’s becoming a brutal history for All Jr. To fill the void, they quickly snagged former Bengal Cam Grandy right off the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad.
Another Setback for All Jr.
All Jr.’s latest knee injury went down during the Bengals’ NFL Week 7 game against the Ravens in Baltimore. He managed three catches for 26 yards before having to leave the field, and it happened during the team’s second scoring drive, which eventually led to a Tee Higgins touchdown catch from Joe Burrow. That game, which the Bengals apparently routed the Ravens in Baltimore, ironically saw the Ravens up 13-0 at halftime. But for All Jr., it was more bad news for a player who just can’t catch a break. His history with knee injuries is extensive; remember when he tore his ACL in his surgically repaired right knee back in Week 9 of the 2024 season against the Las Vegas Raiders? That injury cost him the entire 2025 season, and now, here we are again. It’s tough to watch any player go through that, especially when it’s repeatedly the same issue. You just gotta feel for the guy.
What Grandy’s Return Means Now
With All Jr. sidelined, bringing Cam Grandy back into the fold was an immediate, necessary move for the Bengals. Grandy knows the system, he’s been there before, and that kind of familiarity is crucial when you’re plugging holes mid-season. Losing a tight end, especially one who was contributing like All Jr. was in Week 7, forces a team to adapt quickly. Grandy’s return, pulling him off the Vikings’ practice squad, signals that the Bengals needed someone they could trust right away to step in. It’s not a flashy move, but it’s a practical one that could impact how their offense operates in the coming weeks.
This signing gives the Bengals some immediate cover at the tight end position as they move forward. The next few games will be critical to see how Grandy integrates and what kind of production the Bengals can get from their tight end group without All Jr. on the field.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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