Irwin probably won't matter to your Fantasy teams, but he might matter to the Bengals. Last year the savvy receiver and kick returner played 40% or more of the snaps in six of his last nine games and had four touchdowns on 15 catches. An increased role wouldn't be a surprise since he has experience lining up anywhere, but a big jump in stats would likely only happen if a teammate suffered an injury (maybe multiple teammates). You're better off leaving him on the waiver wire on Draft Day.
Irwin is inactive for Monday night's game against the Rams.
With Irwin inactive, Andrei Iosivas and Charlie Jones are on hand to provide Week 3 WR depth behind Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd. Through the first two games of the season, Irwin has yet to record a target.
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Bengals' Trenton Irwin: Not targeted in Week 1
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Irwin played 10 offensive snaps in Week 1 against the Browns but didn't get targeted in the loss.
Irwin was still ahead of rookies Charlie Jones and Andrei Iosivas on the depth chart, as they only had one snap on offense between the two of them. Irwin's production will remain limited as long as Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd are all healthy.
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Bengals' Trenton Irwin: Impressing in camp
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Irwin is the front-runner for the Bengals' No. 4 receiver role, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Irwin has been making plays all summer according to Goldsmith, most recently boxing out Cam Taylor-Britt for a leaping catch in the back corner of the end zone Thursday. The 27-year-old is embarking on his fifth season with Cincinnati, but he's yet to hold down a consistent role in the offense. However, he did set career highs last season with nine games played and 15 receptions on 23 targets for 231 yards. He also recorded four touchdowns, proving he can be a red-zone target, as was also the case in Thursday's practice.
Irwin, who is nominally Tyler Boyd's backup at slot receiver, now faces competition from rookie wide receivers Charlie Jones and Andre Iosivas heading into training camp, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Jones in particular looms as a threat as a slot receiver, and was essentially drafted to be Boyd's long-term replacement after this season. Irwin was a practice squad player at the beginning of the 2022 season, so his roster slot is hardly secure, even though he turned in 15 receptions for 231 yards and four touchdowns on 23 targets over just 272 snaps on offense in nine games.
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Bengals' Trenton Irwin: Fails to build on two-TD game
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Irwin played 12 of the Bengals' 64 snaps on offense and finished with one catch for 12 yards on two targets in Sunday's 27-16 win over the Ravens.
In his last outing Week 16 against the Patriots, Irwin registered three catches for 45 yards and two touchdowns, but his production predictably took a step back in the regular-season finale while Cincinnati had all of Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd available and at full health. Heading into this weekend's rematch with the Ravens in the wild-card round of the postseason, Irwin will likely maintain a limited role as the Bengals' No. 4 wideout.
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Bengals' Trenton Irwin: Two touchdown catches
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Irwin had three catches for 45 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's win over the Patriots.
Irwin saw more snaps in the first half when Tyler Boyd aggravated his finger injury and cashed in on the opportunities. He nearly scored a third touchdown on a route identical to his first touchdown in the second half, but the ball just barely went off his fingertips.
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Bengals' Trenton Irwin: Barely used in win
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Irwin had one reception on two targets for five yards in Sunday's 34-23 win over the Buccaneers.
Irwin wasn't much more than an afterthought in Sunday's win against Tampa Bay, as he played 24 percent of Cincinnati's offensive snaps and was targeted just twice. The 27-year-old likely won't be very involved down the stretch unless any of Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins or Tyler Boyd are forced to miss time.
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Bengals' Trenton Irwin: Scores on flea-flicker
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Irwin had two catches on two targets for 58 yards and scored a touchdown on a flea-flicker play that worked to perfection against the Browns.
Both Irwin and Trent Taylor were called into action early due to injuries to Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd. The Bengals might be calling Irwin's name frequently next week against the Bucs.
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Bengals' Trenton Irwin: Role reduced
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Irwin played only nine snaps in Sunday's win over the Chiefs, catching one pass on his only target for 12 yards.
With Ja'Marr Chase back, Irwin reverted back to a fourth receiver role, one not frequently needed by the Bengals in Week 13.
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Bengals' Trenton Irwin: One big catch
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Irwin had just one catch for 16 yards, a key third-down conversion, in Sunday's win over the Titans.
Irwin made a spectacular catch that held up from a review in the third quarter, and the Bengals then scored on the subsequent play on a pass to Tee Higgins to take the lead for good. Irwin's snap count will likely decline next week against the Chiefs, assuming that Ja'Marr Chase (hip) returns.
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Bengals' Trenton Irwin: Signed off practice squad
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The Bengals signed Irwin to their active roster off the practice squad Tuesday.
Irwin received his third elevation of the season prior to Cincinnati's Week 11 win over Pittsburgh, and he tallied three catches on four targets for 42 yards and his first career touchdown. He has now been rewarded for his solid play by being signed to the active roster, though his opportunities on offense may decrease if Ja'Marr Chase (hip) is able to return to action in Week 12.
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Trenton Irwin: Returns to practice squad
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Irwin reverted to the Bengals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Irwin played a season-high 46 offensive snaps after being elevated for the third game in a row ahead of Sunday's win over the Steelers. As a result, the practice-squad wideout logged career highs in receptions, yards and targets while serving as the team's No. 3 receiver behind Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins, who played 54 and 52 offensive snaps, respectively. Irwin will now require a full spot on the active roster in order to continue suiting up for the Bengals this season, though it's likely he'll serve as the team's best option if star wideout Ja'Marr Chase (hip) is not available Week 12.
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Bengals' Trenton Irwin: First career touchdown
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Irwin had three catches on four targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Steelers.
By rule Irwin will revert back to the Bengals' practice squad at the start of Week 12, but it would come as a surprise if they don't add him full-time to the roster. He's proven to be a far more reliable option than teammates Mike Thomas and Trent Taylor.
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Bengals' Trenton Irwin: Elevated from practice squad
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Irwin was elevated to the active roster Saturday.
Irwin was elevated to the active roster for the third straight game with Ja'Marr Chase (hip) out once again. Irwin will serve as a reserve receiver and could potentially see snaps on special teams as well. Over the past two games, Irwin has caught three of his four targets for 41 yards and carried the ball once for 11 yards.
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Bengals' Trenton Irwin: Back to practice squad
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Irwin reverted to the Bengals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Irwin received the bump up to the active roster with Ja'Marr Chase (hip) missing Sunday's game against the Panthers. The 26-year-old saw the third-most snaps at receiver for the team with 36, which lead to a 14-yard catch on his only target. With the Bengals headed into a bye week and Chase eligible to return Week 11 against the Steelers, Irwin may not get a chance to suit up when Cincinnati takes the field again.
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Bengals' Trenton Irwin: Jopins active roster
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Irwin was elevated to the Bengals' active roster Saturday in advance of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.
Irwin made his first appearance of the season in Week 8 in the absence of Ja'Marr Chase (hip). He'll likely be active for the second consecutive contest after tallying two receptions for 27 yards against the Browns.
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Bengals' Trenton Irwin: Bumped up from practice squad
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Irwin was elevated to the Bengals' active roster from the practice squad Monday.
With Ja'Marr Chase (hip) and Stanley Morgan (hamstring) both out for Monday's game against Cleveland, Irwin will make his first appearance of the season with the Bengals. The 26-year-old has appeared in at least one game for Cincinnati every year since the 2019 season and has three receptions on seven targets for 34 yards in nine games during that span.
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Trenton Irwin: Waived by Cincinnati
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The Bengals waived Irwin on Tuesday.
Irwin appeared in seven games for the Bengals last season, catching two of five targets for 34 yards. However, he finds himself among a wave of cuts ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline. If he clears waivers, it's possible Cincinnati brings him back on a practice squad deal.
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Bengals' Trenton Irwin: Active at camp
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Irwin (undisclosed) was fielding punts at practice Wednesday, Mike Petraglia of CLNS Media reports.
Irwin was working on the rebab field during minicamp, but it appears he's now a full participant in training camp. The 26-year-old appeared in seven games for the Bengals last season, recording two catches on five targets for 34 yards.
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Bengals' Trenton Irwin: Back with Bengals
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Irwin re-signed with the Bengals on Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Irwin appeared in seven games for Cincinnati last season and will rejoin the team for 2022. The 26-year-old had two catches for 34 yards and also returned three kickoffs for 31 yards in seven games.
