Jordan Battle: Everything you need to know

Battle racked up 125 tackles (62 solo) across 17 regular-season appearances in 2025. He also tallied six passes defensed, including four interceptions, and two forced fumbles. Battle exploded onto the scene as a high-end IDP fantasy asset in 2025, more than doubling his tackle total from the year prior while suiting up for all 17 regular-season games for a third consecutive year. The 25-year-old is slated to play out the final year of his rookie contract with Cincinnati during the 2026 campaign, in which he projects to reprise a valuable starting role at safety.

Battle finished Sunday's 37-14 win over Arizona with three tackles (all assisted). Battle had posted at least seven tackles in four of his previous five games coming into Week 17, but he was less prolific in that category against the Cardinals. He did, however, manage a 72 percent defensive snap share -- tied for second-most among Bengals defensive backs -- so his reduced output wasn't related to playing time. Battle has been a steady part of Cincinnati's defense this season and heads into the team's season finale have already secured career-best marks with 122 tackles, four interceptions and two forced fumbles.

Battle registered 10 tackles (six solo) and forced a fumble Sunday in a 45-21 win over Miami. Battle was particularly proficient on special teams, with five of his 10 stops coming as part of that unit. It was the fourth time this season the third-year safety has reached double-digit tackles in a game. Battle also made a key play when he forced a fumble that was recovered by a teammate early in the third quarter, setting up a Bengals touchdown six plays later.