In an offense defined by Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Mike Gesicki carved out his own spotlight.
The veteran tight end didn’t just bounce back in Cincinnati, he reinvented himself.
• First Bengals TE with 70+ targets, 50+ catches, and 500+ yards in the Joe Burrow era
• Seamlessly filled a role the team had struggled to lock down
• Became a trusted third option behind two All-Pro-caliber receivers
• Parlayed a one-year prove-it deal into a multi-year contract
After quieter stints in Miami and New England, Gesicki called it the “Joe Burrow tax.” Turns out, it was worth every penny.
He may not get the hype, but Gesicki helped complete one of the most dangerous passing attacks in football, and proved he’s far from done.
