The Bengals signed Milton to the practice squad Monday.
The Bengals waived Milton during Sunday's cutdown day. The running back cleared waivers and has now rejoined the team as a member of the practice squad. Milton was unable to surpass Tahj Brooks or Samaje Perine for a depth position behind Chase Brown, but if any of the rushers on the initial 53-man roster go down, Milton could see an elevation during the regular season.
... See More... See Less
Bengals' Kendall Milton: Staying with Bengals
Rotowire
Milton signed a one-year deal with the Bengals on Friday, the team's official site reports.
Milton, who spent the majority of the past two seasons on Cincinnati's practice squad, will thus have an opportunity to compete for a depth slot in the team's backfield ahead of the 2026 campaign. In his only regular-season appearance in 2025, Milton, who played his college ball at Georgia, logged two carries for two yards.
... See More... See Less
Kendall Milton: Back to practice squad
Rotowire
Milton reverted to the Bengals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Milton was brought up to the Bengals' active roster to provide backfield depth due to the absence of Samaje Perine (ankle). Milton operated as the RB3 behind Chase Brown and Tahj Brooks, and Milton finished with two carries for two yards while playing four snaps on offense. Milton could be elevated for the Bengals' Week 12 home clash against the Patriots if Perine is not cleared to play.
... See More... See Less
Kendall Milton: Signs with Cincy's practice squad
Rotowire
Milton signed with Cincinnati's practice squad Wednesday.
Milton and Gary Brightwell both joined the Bengals' practice squad after going unclaimed on waivers following final cuts. They will provide organizational backfield depth behind Chase Brown, Samaje Perine and Tahj Brooks, who all made the 53-man roster.
... See More... See Less
Kendall Milton: Let go by Bengals
Rotowire
The Bengals waived Milton on Tuesday.
Milton showed some potential this preseason with 94 carries on 17 carries (5.5 YPC). The Georgia product spent most of the 2024 season on the Bengals' practice squad, which is likely where he'll look to land if he clears waivers.
... See More... See Less
Bengals' Kendall Milton: Past injury
Rotowire
Milton (undisclosed) rushed nine times for 22 yards in Monday's preseason game versus Washington.
Milton missed some practice time last week, but he's clearly past the issue and logged 15 offensive snaps against the Commanders. He's trying to win a job behind Chase Brown, Samaje Perine and Tahj Brooks in the Cincinnati backfield.
... See More... See Less
Bengals' Kendall Milton: Not practicing
Rotowire
Milton (undisclosed) did not practice Sunday, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
Milton is missing practice due to an undisclosed injury. As an undrafted rookie last year, he spent time on Cincinnati's practice squad and suited up for two regular-season games as a reserve backfield option. He's competing to earn a similar role for 2025.
... See More... See Less
Bengals' Kendall Milton: Joins active roster
Rotowire
Cincinnati signed Milton from its practice squad to the 53-man roster Thursday.
With Zack Moss (neck) and Chris Evans (leg) on the injured reserve list and starter Chase Brown dealing with an ankle injury, the Bengals saw fit to add some depth at running back ahead of their season finale. In Milton's only appearance this season back in Week 9, he played just five snaps, mostly on passing downs.
... See More... See Less
Kendall Milton: Cut by Philadelphia
Rotowire
Milton was waived by the Eagles on Tuesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Milton signed with Eagles as an undrafted free agent in May, and he compiled 49 rushing yards and a touchdown on 15 carries while adding 18 receiving yards on four receptions during the preseason. Although the running back didn't secure a spot on the initial 53-man roster, it's possible that he sticks around Philadelphia as a member of the team's practice squad.
