Brightwell reverted to the Bengals' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

Brightwell played six snaps on special teams in Thursday night's win over the Ravens and returned three kickoffs for 59 yards. He's now appeared in two games for Cincinnati this season.

The Bengals elevated Brightwell from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Thursday night's game against the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

With Tahj Brooks (concussion) ruled out for Thursday's game, Brightwell will serve as the Bengals' RB3 behind Chase Brown and Samaje Perine. Brightwell played six snaps on special teams during the Bengals' Week 12 loss to the Patriots, when his lone return on a kickoff was returned for 24 yards.

Brightwell reverted to the Bengals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

Brightwell was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Patriots, playing six snaps on special teams, including a 24-yard kickoff return. Fellow running back Tahj Brooks (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 13 already, while Samaje Perine (ankle) was estimated to be a full participant at the team's walkthrough Monday. Brightwell can be elevated two more times before the team would have to officially sign him to the active roster.

Brightwell was elevated from the Bengals' practice squad Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Brightwell has been on Cincinnati's practice squad since August. He is expected to play a depth role for the Bengals in Week 12, as fellow running back Samaje Perine is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Patriots. The 26-year-old Brightwell will play behind starter Chase Brown and Tahj Brooks.

Brightwell signed with Cincinnati's practice squad Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Brightwell remains with the Bengals as organizational depth after passing through waivers unclaimed. He or fellow practice squad running back Kendall Milton would presumably be next in line for opportunities should injuries befall any of the three running backs on Cincinnati's 53-man roster.

The Bengals released Brightwell on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Brightwell opted to stay in Cincinnati on a futures contract in January after finishing the 2024 regular season on the team's practice squad. He entered training camp gunning for a depth backfield spot on the Bengals' 53-man roster, but he wasn't able to separate himself from the competition after logging nine carries for 31 yards while adding a nine-yard catch and 93 yards on three kickoff returns. The 2021 sixth-rounder will look to catch on with a team in need of a running back who can also serve on special teams.

The Bengals signed Brightwell to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Brightwell began the 2024 regular season on the Browns' active roster, playing in Week 3 and 4 and posting 36 kick-return yards while contributing exclusively on special teams. He was cut from Cleveland's active roster Oct. 1, and after two separate stints on the Browns' practice squad, he opted to sign with the Bengals' practice squad Nov. 11. He didn't end up playing for Cincinnati during the regular season, but he will be part of the Bengals' 90-man roster once the league year starts March 12.

Cincinnati signed Brightwell to its practice squad Monday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Less than two weeks after being cut from the Browns' practice squad, Brightwell has now found another opportunity with their division rival. The Bengals currently have four running backs on their active roster, so it would probably take at least one injury for him to see any game action during the second half of the season.

The Browns cut Brightwell from the practice squad Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Brightwell has bounced on and off Cleveland's practice squad with regularity this season. He's also suited up for two games with the team, contributing exclusively on special-teams in both contests. Brightwell may realistically be a candidate to resurface on the practice squad again in the future.

The Browns re-signed Brightwell to the practice squad Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Brightwell takes the spot of Sebastian Gutierrez, whom Cleveland cut from the practice squad in a corresponding move. A fourth-year pro, Brightwell played a role on special teams for the Browns in Week 3 and Week 4.