Bengals' Geno Stone Out with Preseason Injury

Cincinnati Bengals safety Geno Stone is week-to-week with a soft tissue injury from the preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles and has been ruled out for the upcoming preseason game against the Washington Commanders. Head coach Zac Taylor does not expect Stone to return before the preseason game versus the Packers on August 18, and Stone could also miss the preseason finale to ensure full recovery for Week 1. Backups Tycen Anderson and Daijahn Anthony will see more first-team reps as the Bengals assess their readiness, while cornerback Dax Hill will have an increased workload as he returns from an ACL injury. The Bengals, who did not add new safeties in the offseason, may consider external options if internal candidates do not meet expectations. Cam Taylor-Britt's status is also under close watch amid secondary depth concerns. The team remains hopeful for Stone's availability for the regular season opener but is prioritizing his long-term health.