Bengals receiver Mitchell Tinsley had two touchdown catches on Monday night vs. the Commanders in preseason as he battles for a spot on Cincinnati's 53-man roster. He also received quite the endorsement from Joe Burrow.

Free-agent guard Dalton Risner reportedly is considering a visit with the Steelers, according to an ESPN report.

The Washington Commanders lost their second consecutive preseason game on Monday night, falling 31-17 to the Cincinnati Bengals. Several Washington starters sat again, including Bobby Wagner, Zach Ertz, Terry McLaurin, Von Miller, and Laremy Tunsil, but quarterback Jayden Daniels did play — briefly.

The visit came at a time when Cincinnati is very thin at guard; both Cordell Volson and Cody Ford were banged up entering Monday night's game against Washington. Then, Lucas Patrick suffered an injury in the opening quarter. Ford appears to have avoided anything major though.

The quarterback played 24 snaps in Monday's win over the Commanders, expressing satisfaction with protection and Cincinnati's efficient running game.

For the Washington Commanders and the Cincinnati Bengals, the biggest storylines for Monday's preseason game were the players not playing. Cincinnati star edge defender Trey Hendrickson remains a hold-in at training camp,

CINCINNATI — The Bengals are hosting veteran guard Dalton Risner for a visit on Tuesday. The former second round pick could help bring stability for an offensive line that is hoping to protect Joe Burrow this season.

An ESPN analyst believes Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are in danger of replicating a disappointing 2024. Burrow led the NFL in passing yards (4,918) and touchdowns (43) last season, but the Bengals missed the playoffs with the league's No.