Sample (oblique) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Sample missed the last two games with this oblique issue, but he appears ready to return in Week 14 versus the Bills. The fifth-year defensive end has yet to play more than 33 percent of the defensive snaps in a game this season. He has posted nine tackles (five solo) through nine games.

Sample (oblique) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

Sample was held out of the Bengals' Week 12 loss to the Patriots and it appears that, despite limited practice throughout the week, that scenario will repeat. The depth defensive end will have to use the upcoming 10-day turnaround as an opportunity to get healthy ahead of the Week 14 matchup with the Bills.

Sample (oblique) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

Sample was held out of the Bengals' Week 12 loss to the Patriots but was able to practice in limited fashion throughout the week. He has a chance to return for Thursday's primetime contest, though his status will be officially determined shortly before kickoff.

Sample (oblique) was a limited participant at practice Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Sample missed Sunday's game versus the Patriots due to an oblique injury he sustained in Week 11 at Pittsburgh, and now his availability for Week 13 is in doubt. He'll probably have to manage a full practice Wednesday to avoid carrying an injury designation into Thanksgiving Day.

Sample (oblique) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

Sample has played 22 percent of the defensive snaps across nine games this season, producing nine tackles (five solo) and a pair of QB hits. Isaiah Foskey could see elevated snaps as a backup off the edge for the Bengals.

Sample (oblique) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Sample is having his right oblique evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. With Trey Hendrickson (hip) inactive, Myles Murphy, Isaiah Foskey and Cedric Johnson are candidates to see a slight uptick in defensive snaps for as long as Sample is out of the game.

Sample (knee) was a full practice participant Wednesday,Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sample missed Cincinnati's Week 8 =contest with a knee injury, though he appears ready to return in Week 9 against the Bears. He should return to a rotational role along the defensive line.

Sample (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Sample has played 110 rotational defensive end snaps this season, contributing in all seven games for the team. The 26-year-old will miss his first game of the season with a knee injury, potentially giving a chance to rookie Shemar Stewart to see the field more as he works his way back from an ankle injury.

Sample (Achilles) notched one solo tackle in Thursday's 34-27 preseason loss to the Eagles.

EDGE Analysis

Sample didn't suit up in the 2024 regular season after tearing his left Achilles that preseason, but he's back in action for the preseason in 2025. The 2021 fourth-round draft pick is competing for a depth role as a pass rusher.

The Bengals re-signed Sample to a one-year contract Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Sample missed the entire 2024 campaign due to a left Achilles tear suffered during the preseason, so re-signing with the club he's played for since entering the NFL as a 2021 fourth-round pick is sensible. The rotational defensive end will work to get healthy and put forth a solid year in 2025 before preparing to hit free agency again.