Quote:The Cincinnati Bengals have announced the following roster moves:

Designated offensive tackle Isaiah Prince for return from the injured reserve list and returned him to the active roster. A fourth-year veteran, Prince had been on IR since September 2nd with an elbow injury.

Waived wide receiver Mike D. Thomas. Thomas, a seventh-year player, signed with the Bengals as a free agent in 2020.
Released linebacker Tegray Scales from the practice squad. Scales, a first-year player out of Indiana, signed with the Bengals as a free agent in July.

With Prince making his return to the 53-man roster, Thomas was cut to make room. And it looks like the Bengals cut Scales from the practice squad to make room for Thomas to join it if he clears waivers.

Thomas being waived might also be a sign that Ja’Marr Chase will return soon, possibly this week. It could also be interpreted as the Bengals are ready for Trenton Irwin to effectively take Thomas’ spot after having a big performance vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers.

(11-21-2022, 04:45 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Welp, nothing we didn't already see coming here.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/bengals-make-roster-moves-with-isaiah-prince-mike-thomas-and-tegray-scales/ar-AA14nx7u?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=3d8c078ae23e4d5e9d6eef3f6cb8e1c5

(11-21-2022, 04:45 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Welp, nothing we didn't already see coming here.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/bengals-make-roster-moves-with-isaiah-prince-mike-thomas-and-tegray-scales/ar-AA14nx7u?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=3d8c078ae23e4d5e9d6eef3f6cb8e1c5

(11-21-2022, 04:49 PM)Nepa Wrote: The whole roster moves post is inspiring.

(11-21-2022, 04:46 PM)Wyche Wrote: Trenton Irwin has simply outplayed Thomas on offense. Looks like Zac overruled Simmons on that one. Rightfully so if he did.

(11-21-2022, 05:06 PM)pally Wrote: Trent Irwin though reverted to the practice squad today.  He cannot be elevated again without being signed to the 53-man roster.  If they have to open up another spot for Trent the likely cut would be Jackson Carman or D'Ante Smith, especially with Prince back on the squad.  If Mixon and Evans are healthy enough then Trayveon Williams is expendable.

(11-21-2022, 05:10 PM)Wyche Wrote: Interesting....well, he did pretty good yesterday. This must mean they expect Uno back by Sunday.

(11-21-2022, 05:25 PM)pally Wrote: or they know that they can elevate Mike Thomas from the PS 3 times.  This is of course assuming Mike Thomas is signed to the PS and I don't see why that wouldn't happen unless he signs with another team first.  He's a free agent so we don't have to wait out the waiver wire

(11-21-2022, 05:28 PM)QueenCity Wrote: No one is signing him.... lol

(11-21-2022, 05:06 PM)pally Wrote: Trent Irwin though reverted to the practice squad today.  He cannot be elevated again without being signed to the 53-man roster.  If they have to open up another spot for Trent the likely cut would be Jackson Carman or D'Ante Smith, especially with Prince back on the squad.  If Mixon and Evans are healthy enough then Trayveon Williams is expendable.

(11-21-2022, 05:37 PM)Nepa Wrote: Better be careful the Giants don't scoop Irwin up. They are desperate for WRs.

(11-21-2022, 05:43 PM)pally Wrote: He can be protected from poaching

(11-21-2022, 05:06 PM)pally Wrote: Trent Irwin though reverted to the practice squad today.  He cannot be elevated again without being signed to the 53-man roster.  If they have to open up another spot for Trent the likely cut would be Jackson Carman or D'Ante Smith, especially with Prince back on the squad.  If Mixon and Evans are healthy enough then Trayveon Williams is expendable.

(11-21-2022, 05:54 PM)michaelsean Wrote: I get a bit confused sometimes.  Who is replacing Irwin on the 53 or did he not count toward the 53 for some reason?  

(11-21-2022, 05:50 PM)Nepa Wrote: How could Irwin be protected from poaching? I would think if another team wants him, the ball will be in Irwin's court (Irwin's field?) in terms of whether to stay with the loaded Bengals WR corp or move onto a playoff team desperate for WRs. Right now he's on a practice squad and my understanding is another team can sign him to the 53.

(11-21-2022, 05:06 PM)pally Wrote: Trent Irwin though reverted to the practice squad today.  He cannot be elevated again without being signed to the 53-man roster.  If they have to open up another spot for Trent the likely cut would be Jackson Carman or D'Ante Smith, especially with Prince back on the squad.  If Mixon and Evans are healthy enough then Trayveon Williams is expendable.

Mike Thomas got cut for this. How do you let the DB react before you do, get around you and get back to the ball? pic.twitter.com/AMIRLJfrFU

— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) November 21, 2022

(11-21-2022, 06:03 PM)pally Wrote: Each week, the team can protect 3 practice squad players from being poached by another team so the Bengals should they be so inclined will protect Trent Irwin

(11-21-2022, 06:59 PM)NUGDUKWE Wrote:

Mike Thomas got cut for this. How do you let the DB react before you do, get around you and get back to the ball? pic.twitter.com/AMIRLJfrFU

— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) November 21, 2022

Mike Thomas is a guy that actually seems to have the talent and by that I mean speed but just doesn't really seem to have the football IQ to succeed at this level.

(11-21-2022, 05:03 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: As uninspiring as the return of Isaiah Prince to the active roster sounds, the Bengals have been using a 3rd tackle on some packages lately and having some measured success with it.