The Bengals waived Lee (knee) on Tuesday. Lee finished the 2025 campaign on IR due to a knee injury but had his 21-day practice window opened down the stretch, so he now appears back to full health. The 2024 seventh-round pick will search for a depth opportunity at center elsewhere in the league.
Matt Lee: Everything you need to know
Matt Lee
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STATS
Birthdate
6/6/2001 (24)
Status
UFA
HT/WT
6'4", 310 lbs
Draft Info
2024: Rd 7; Pk (CIN)
Birthplace
Oviedo, FL, USA
Position
C
College
Miami (FL)
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Cincinnati Bengals
2024-2026
(2 seasons)
Matt Lee: Breaking News
Lee (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns. Lee remains on injured reserve and will finish the season there despite having his 21-day practice window opened last week. The 24-year-old offensive lineman hasn't played since Week 6.
Lee (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports. Lee's 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, but the center is not quite ready to return to the field yet. The 24-year-old was able to log limited practice sessions throughout the week, but with the Bengals already eliminated from playoff contention, they are likely taking Lee's return slowly and safely. Ted Karras is set to once again start at center for Sunday's game.