Eli Apple is headed back to the Bengals in 2022. Cincinnati announced Saturday that it has re-signed the starting cornerback to a one-year contract. Apple will now be back with the Bengals as they seek to defend their AFC Championship next season.
Was Eli Apple released from the Bengals?
The 26-year-old will return to Cincinnati. CINCINNATI — The Bengals are re-signing Eli Apple to a one-year, $4 million contract according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 26-year-old appeared in 16 games for Cincinnati in 2021, making 15 starts.
Did the Bengals get rid of Eli Apple?
The Cincinnati Bengals have resigned corner back Eli Apple to a one-year contract with the team, the team announced Saturday. Apple is a seventh-year player out of Ohio State University, and was originally a first-round pick of the N.Y. Giants in 2016.
Who does Eli Apple Play 2021?
Bengals Re-Sign CB Eli Apple to One-Year Deal
Apple, 26, was a pivotal piece of Cincinnati's secondary during the team's run in 2021. In his first season with the franchise, he tallied 35 tackles, eight passes defensed and two interceptions in 16 regular season games and 15 starts.
Is Eli Apple still in the NFL?
Apple started all but two games for the Bengals last season on their way to Super Bowl LVI. According to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter, former Ohio State cornerback Eli Apple is returning to the Cincinnati Bengals on a one-year, $4 million deal.
