Cincinnati Bengals DE Myles Murphy did not have his fifth-year option picked up, so he enters the final season of his rookie contract. He didn't see any starts until the 2025 season, when he made 10 starts. He was good for a career-high 52 tackles with 5.5 sacks and six tackles for loss. Heading into 2026, he could have a big season, as he works for a future contract shot with either the Bengals or another organization.

Cincinnati Bengals DE Myles Murphy will not have his fifth-year option picked up by the team ahead of the deadline on Friday, May 1.

Cincinnati Bengals DE Myles Murphy had six tackles, including four solo, and a sack during the team's Week 17 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Cincinnati Bengals DE Myles Murphy (knee) will make his season debut in Week 5's game against the Baltimore Ravens, according to head coach Zac Taylor. He had been listed as questionable on the injury report despite being a full participant in all three of the team's practice sessions during the week.

Cincinnati Bengals DT Zachary Carter was waived on Friday, Oct. 4. The Bengals also activated DE Myles Murphy (knee) and DT McKinnley Jackson (knee) from the Reserve/Injured list.

Cincinnati Bengals DT Sheldon Rankins (hamstring) did not practice all week and is listed as doubtful for Week 5 versus the Baltimore Ravens. CB Mike Hilton (knee) also did not practice all week but is listed as questionable. DT McKinnley Jackson (knee) and DE Myles Murphy (knee) practiced in full all week but are also listed as questionable. QB Joe Burrow (wrist), DE Trey Hendrickson (neck, back), DT B.J. Hill (hamstring), TE Tanner Hudson (knee), DT Kris Jenkins (thumb), LB Germaine Pratt (ankle) and OG Cordell Volson (ankle) practiced in full on Friday, Oct. 4, and have been removed from the injury report.

Cincinnati Bengals CB Mike Hilton (knee) and DT Sheldon Rankins (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 3. DE Trey Hendrickson (back, neck), DT B.J. Hill (hamstring) and LB Germaine Pratt (ankle) were limited during practice. TE Tanner Hudson (knee), DT McKinnley Jackson (knee), DT Kris Jenkins (thumb), DE Myles Murphy (knee) and OG Cordell Volson (ankle) fully participated in practice.

Cincinnati Bengals CB Mike Hilton (knee) and DT Sheldon Rankins (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 2. DE Trey Hendrickson (back, neck), DT B.J. Hill (hamstring) and LB Germaine Pratt (ankle) were limited during practice. TE Tanner Hudson (knee), DT McKinnley Jackson (knee), DT Kris Jenkins (thumb), DE Myles Murphy (knee) and OG Cordell Volson (ankle) fully participated in practice.

Cincinnati Bengals DE Myles Murphy (knee) and DT McKinnley Jackson (knee) were designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Oct. 2.

Cincinnati Bengals DE Myles Murphy (knee) and DT McKinnley Jackson (knee) are expected to have their 21-day practice window open this week, according to head coach Zac Taylor.