Cam Taylor-Britt suffered a left foot injury through the Bengals’ loss on Sunday. The fourth-year corner is uncertain to return in 2025.
Head coach Zac Taylor said on Monday (via ESPN’s Ben Baby) Taylor-Britt will “likely” require surgery to repair the Lisfranc injury he sustained yesterday. If the procedure takes place, his season might be over. Taylor-Britt was seen in a walking boot while using a knee scooter today (h/t Jay Morrison of Sports Illustrated).
The timing of this news is critical. 2025 marks the ultimate yr of Taylor-Britt’s rookie contract. Suffering a season-ending injury heading into free agency will little doubt hinder the 26-year-old’s value during his first trip to the open market. Within the meantime, Cincinnati’s much-maligned defense might be with out a regular contributor to complete the campaign.
Tayl0r-Britt was a full-time starter for his first three Bengals seasons; he recorded seven interceptions and 33 pass deflections over that span. Things have been different this yr under latest defensive coordinator Al Golden, nonetheless. Tayl0r-Britt’s defensive snap share sits at 61% on the yr, by far the bottom of his profession. Now, the likelihood exists he won’t play again in 2025.
Dax Hill and DJ Turner have been mainstays on the cornerback position for the Bengals this season. That setup is more likely to proceed, but depth might be a difficulty within the secondary presuming Taylor-Britt is sidelined for the rest of the campaign. The Nebraska product has not enjoyed a productive season, and his PFF coverage grade for 2025 (57) is the worst of his profession.
Those aspects didn’t stop Taylor-Britt from drawing interest ahead of the trade deadline. The Bengals elected to maintain him within the fold, but his future will now be uncertain. If a deal allowing Taylor-Britt to stay in Cincinnati is to be worked out within the spring, it would are available in the wake of a highly disappointing campaign. Within the event of a departure, this injury will go a great distance in informing his market value.