C.J. Uzomah, the tight end who made a name for himself with the Bengals, officially announced his retirement on Monday, August 24. For those of us who bleed green and blue, his career had a specific moment that stands out: celebrating a first down right there at CenturyLink Field against our Seahawks on September 8, 2019. It is wild to see a career come to an end, especially when you can flash back to a specific play against our squad.
That CenturyLink Moment and a Look Back
Uzomah’s journey was definitely one for the books, marked by memorable plays and fan interactions. We saw him pushing against defenders on a pass reception in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns on December 6, 2015. He was a crowd favorite, often seen signing autographs and even taking selfies with fans during training camp on August 5, 2017. Who can forget him making a big catch in the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins on September 29, 2016, or warming up before that NFL Week 8 International Series game versus Washington at Wembley Stadium on October 30, 2016? Even Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton was congratulating him on a touchdown reception in the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens on January 1, 2017. He was a versatile player, blocking punts during drills at training camp on August 3, 2018. We saw him gesturing as he walked off the field after a 27-17 win against the Miami Dolphins on October 7, 2018, and talking with Andy Dalton during warmups on November 18, 2018. He posed for a photo on June 10, 2019, and was even seen wiping his face during training camp on July 31, 2019, the same day he completed a catch during drills. And, of course, for us 12s, that lasting image of him celebrating a first down reception in the fourth quarter against our very own Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on September 8, 2019, sticks with you. What a career, huh?
Wrapping Up Preseason
Shifting gears, the Bengals are wrapping up their preseason schedule. They are set to face the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field this Friday, August 28. This matchup follows their win against the Chicago Bears in their second preseason game on August 22. It is the last chance for them to fine-tune things before the real deal kicks off and the regular season pressure hits.
With Uzomah hanging it up, and the Bengals wrapping their preseason slate against the Eagles, it is a reminder that the real season is right around the corner. What will this final preseason test tell us about their readiness for prime time?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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