Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone pulled in two receptions for 11 yards and a touchdown during Thursday's loss to the Giants, connecting on a two-yard pass from quarterback Jacob Dolegala with over two minutes left in the fourth. While Malone continues to fight for a meaningful spot, his 11 targets during the preseason would suggest that there is a place for him in the lineup, especially early on with the injuries to A.J. Green (foot), John Ross (hamstring) and Trayveon Williams (foot), with their return dates being unknown at the moment.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone could find himself starting until A.J. Green (ankle) is able to return. Green is expected to be sidelined at least a few weeks while recovering from an ankle injury that he sustained at the beginning of training camp. While Malone didnt have the best Spring, new head coach Zac Taylor has been pleased with his progress over the past few weeks, giving him a strong chance to beat out Damion Willis, Auden Tate, and Cody Core for the right to line up opposite Tyler Boyd when the season Kicks off in Seattle.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers A.J. Green (toe) and Josh Malone (hamstring) have officially been ruled out for Week 12 against the Browns. Offensive tackle Cordy Glenn (back), cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (shoulder) and linebacker Nick Vigil (knee) are also out, leaving the Bengals without some key contributors on both sides of the ball. Green was never expected to return this weekend but has a chance at playing in Week 13. In his absence, Tyler Boyd and John Ross should continue to be quarterback Andy Dalton's top targets in a tough matchup.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone is back on the practice field and is hoping to force his way into more playing time in 2018. Malone caught six passes for 63 yards last year. The return of John Ross has left Malone on the outside looking in, but he is hoping to make the second-year leap next year. Malone shouldn't be on the fantasy radar at the moment, but he is worth keeping an eye on as camp continues.
The Cincinnati Bengals have high hopes for rookie Josh Malone, who was taken in the fourth round of this year's draft. The team feels his combination of size (6-foot-3) and speed (4.40-second 40-yard dash at the combine) will make him successful in the NFL. Receivers coach James Urban said Malone "has some real ability." The young wideout showed well during offseason practices and displayed great hands and route-running abilities. Malone has real promise, but the Bengals are pretty full at receiver ahead of him with A.J. Green, Brandon LaFell and first-rounder John Ross. It's unlikely Malone will make much of a fantasy impact for fantasy owners in standard leagues, but he's an intriguing dynasty selection in the later rounds.
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