Cincinnati Bengals

WR3 competition heating up

WR3 competition heating up

Iosivas, Colbie Young, and Tinsley are competing for the third receiver role. UDFA Noah Thomas is turning heads after Ja'Marr Chase compared him to Tee Higgins. Day 4 report confirms the competition is deeper than expected, with Tinsley, Thomas, and Jones stepping up. A speculative trade proposal suggested acquiring Justin Watson from the Texans. An ESPN camp update highlighted rookie performances, adding to the competition.

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Updated Aug 3, 2026