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Isaiah Foskey Joins Bengals Practice Squad, Eyes Revival

9/9/2025

Summary

Story summary

Isaiah Foskey, former Saints defensive end, has joined the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad, reuniting with coach Al Golden.
The 24-year-old was a second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft but recorded only 25 tackles in 27 games with New Orleans.
The Bengals expressed consistent interest in Foskey, who also visited the Bears and Eagles.
He recorded 11 sacks in his final season at Notre Dame, showing potential for development.
Foskey joins a competitive defensive end group, seeking to revitalize his career after his release.

History

Historical Context

In 2011, the NFL's new collective bargaining agreement introduced a rookie wage scale, capping salaries for first-round picks. This shift intensified scrutiny on player performance, exemplified by Isaiah Foskey, a second-round pick in 2023, who recorded 25 tackles in 27 games with the Saints. Foskey's subsequent move to the Bengals underscores teams' efforts to optimize talent while navigating salary cap limitations.

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Story summary

Isaiah Foskey, former Saints defensive end, has joined the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad, reuniting with coach Al Golden.
The 24-year-old was a second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft but recorded only 25 tackles in 27 games with New Orleans.
The Bengals expressed consistent interest in Foskey, who also visited the Bears and Eagles.
He recorded 11 sacks in his final season at Notre Dame, showing potential for development.
Foskey joins a competitive defensive end group, seeking to revitalize his career after his release.

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