Mitchell Tinsley is emerging as a near-lock on Cincinnati's final 53-man roster, a surprising feat for an undrafted rookie on a depth chart led by Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. His absence from the last preseason game and strong summer signals trust from the coaches and a real path to a fantasy-relevant role behind the big-name trio.

With Andrei Iosivas and Charlie Jones pushing for snaps, Tinsley’s poised roster spot could quietly elevate Bengals’ depth at receiver, offering late-round fantasy upside in deeper leagues if he cements a consistent role as a Week 1 contributor.