Isaiah Foskey expected to sign with Bengals after short stint with Saints: Report

Former Saints second-round pick Isaiah Foskey, who visits with the Bears today and the Eagles earlier, is headed to the Bengals, per reports by NFL reporter Jordan Schultz. Foskey, coming out of Notre Dame, was a disruptive player in college, but he struggled to replicate that success in the NFL.

He now has a new chance in Cincinnati, and a chance to work with a familiar coaching staff; it might just be then that he finds the right environment to realize that talent.

Isaiah Foskey faced challenges during his time with the Saints

Foskey played at a high level at Notre Dame. He was drafted 40th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft and entered the league as he left the school. During that time, his name at the top of the sack list. But perhaps more disappointing than his tweener status was that his two years in New Orleans weren't marked by many snaps on defense.

He produced poorly with no sacks to show for his efforts.

Foskey had just under 84 defensive snaps as a rookie and found even less opportunity in his sophomore campaign. He had minimal impact, though he did play special teams, and was released during final cuts this year.

Isaiah Foskey could thrive in Cincinnati under familiar coaching

Foskey’s NFL start is hardly ringing the bell for the Bengals to give up on him. They've had interest in him all offseason, and it finally resulted in the signing that was assumed. In particular, Foskey spent his last season of college football playing for Al Golden, the Bengals' new defensive coordinator, in a rare twist of consistency that could help Foskey grow. Foskey has been seen by analysts as a “4-3 defensive end with future starting potential” if he can work on his techniques as a pass rusher and improve his hands.

Also Read: Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson prioritizes gaming over sex if Bengals don’t win the Super BowlIf he finally ends up on the Bengals' 53-man roster, Foskey would factor into a rotation that includes Shemar Stewart, Joseph Ossai, Myles Murphy, and one more ex-Saints pass rusher, Trey Hendrickson. The addition is a low-risk, high-reward opportunity for Cincinnati, allowing the organization an opportunity to mold a still-long athlete yet to reach his football ceiling. For Foskey, it is a new beginning in a scheme and with a staff that already has familiarity with him.