Joseph Ossai: Everything you need to know

Joseph Ossai

Joseph Ossai

#58 DE

Status

QUESTIONABLE - Ankle - Not Specified Expected Return: 2026-02-09

STATS

Joseph Ossai

Joseph Ossai Career Stats  

  • Career Stats - TACKLES

    TOTAL
    AST
    SOLO
    6
    2
    4

    Career Stats - Sacks

    SCK
    SCKYDS
    TFL
    0
    0
    0

    Career Stats - INTERCEPTIONS

    INT
    PD
    TD
    0
    2
    0

    Career Stats - Fumbles

    FF
    FR
    FTD
    0
    0
    0

    Tackles

    Season Team TOTAL AST SOLO
    2022 CIN 6 2 4

    Sacks

    Season Team SCK SCKYDS TFL
    2022 CIN 0 0 0

    Interceptions

    Season Team INT PD TD
    2022 CIN 0 2 0

    Defense Fumbles

    Season Team FF FR FTD
    2022 CIN 0 0 0
Joseph Ossai

Joseph Ossai Game Log   2025

  • Preseason
    defensive
    Date
    Opp
    Result
    SOLO
    AST
    TOTAL
    SACK
    SACKYDS
    INT
    DEF
    TFL
    8/18
    W 31-17
    1
    1
    2
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    8/7
    L 27-34
    0
    1
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
Joseph Ossai

Joseph Ossai Player Profile and Salary  

Birthdate 4/12/2000 (25)
Status Active
HT/WT 6'4", 263 lbs
Draft Info 2021: Rd 3; Pk (CIN)
Birthplace Lagos,, NGA
Position DE
College Texas
Experience 5 seasons
2025 Salary $6,500,000

Career History

Cincinnati Bengals 2021-Present (5 seasons)

Joseph Ossai: Breaking News

Won't return for Week 18

Ossai (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports. Ossai didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, so it's no surprise that he'll miss his third consecutive game due to an ankle injury Sunday. The Texas product appeared in 14 games for the Bengals this season, recording 43 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles. Expect 2025 first-round pick Shemar Stewart to start opposite Myles Murphy on Cincinnati's defensive line while Ossai is sidelined in Week 18.

Sits out of Wednesday's practice

Ossai (ankle) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's practice report. An ankle injury has prevented Ossai from playing in each of the Bengals' last two games, and he would likely have to return to practice over the next two days to have a realistic chance of playing against the Browns on Sunday. Cameron Sample and rookie first-rounder Shemar Stewart would continue to see more snaps at defensive end if Ossai cannot play in Week 18.

Remaining sidelined Sunday

Ossai (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports. The 25-year-old didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to an ankle injury. Ossai has been one of Cincinnati's most productive pass rushers this season, recording 73 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles in 14 appearances. Expect 2025 first-round pick Shemar Stewart to start opposite Myles Murphy on the Bengals' defensive line while Ossai is out Sunday.

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