Cincinnati Bengals rookie offensive lineman Amarius Mims (pectoral) returned to practice on Monday. The Bengals' O-line has struggled in recent years, which led to Mims being drafted 18th overall in 2024. Mims is not currently listed as a starter, but he should be an important rotational piece. The Bengals still have the No. 21 PFF-ranked O-line in the NFL. Should Mims perform as expected, he will surely boost that ranking. With quarterback Joe Burrow having dealt with various injuries throughout his career, the health of Mims is something to monitor.
Amarius Mims To Miss Several Weeks With Strained Pectoral Muscle
Cincinnati Bengals rookie first-round offensive tackle Amarius Mims (pectoral) suffered a strained pectoral muscle and will be forced to miss several weeks, according to head coach Zac Taylor. It's a disappointing injury for the 18th overall pick in this year's NFL draft, as his availability for the start of the 2024 regular season in Week 1 against the New England Patriots is now in jeopardy. Veteran Trent Brown will fill in for Mims as a starter on the right side of the offensive line with Mims out the next few weeks and could end up starting there in Week 1 against the Pats if Mims needs more time to recover. It's certainly a blow for the Bengals' offense as we quickly approach the start of the regular season.
Cincinnati Bengals rookie first-round offensive tackle Amarius Mims, the 18th overall pick in April's NFL draft, signed his four-year, fully-guaranteed contract worth $15.37 million on Monday. The deal includes a $7.99 million signing bonus and a standard fifth-year option. The Bengals are hoping that Mims will immediately help improve an offensive line that has been a weak spot for Cincinnati in recent years. The 21-year-old from the University of Georgia is shouldn't be expected to start in Week 1 at right tackle after starting just eight games for the Bulldogs in college. Mims' sheer size (6-foot-8, 340 pounds) and athleticism will make it tough on edge rushers, though, and it would be a disappointment if he eventually didn't overtake Trent Brown in his rookie season as the starter at right tackle.
Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Amarius Mims has officially signed his rookie deal after being selected with the 18th overall pick in this year's NFL Draft. The Bengals have now signed all 10 of their draft picks to a deal as training camp kicks off on Monday. Mims was the only unsigned draft pick of the 2024 draft according to Adam Schefter, and now he's agreed to a four-year deal worth $15.7 million. It's fully guaranteed with a $7.99 million signing bonus and a fifth-year team option.
Cincinnati Looks To Strengthen Line With Amarius Mims
The Cincinnati Bengals selected offensive tackle Amarius Mims with the 18th overall pick. Mims, a former Georgia Bulldog, started only eight games at right tackle but was dominant and has quickness and strength to move defenders off the ball. The Bengals allowed 50 total sacks last season, which resulted in their franchise quarterback missing important games down the stretch. Mims will be part of the plan to fix a weakness and protect Joe Burrow.
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