Bengals Signing RB Gary Brightwell To Practice Squad

According to Jordan Schultz, the Bengals are signing RB Gary Brightwell to the practice squad. 

He was among a few players to work out for Cincinnati today and evidently stood out the most. 

Brightwell, 25, was drafted by the Giants in the sixth round of the 2021 draft out of Arizona. He was in the final year of a four-year $3.65 million deal with the team when the Giants waived him.

Brightwell reverted to injured reserve after clearing waivers before being released in June. He had a stint with the Jaguars in August but was among the final roster cuts after training camp. Brightwell signed with Cleveland’s practice squad and eventually the active roster before being waived. 

In 2023, Brightwell appeared in seven games for the Giants and rushed for 19 yards on nine carries to go along with five receptions for 47 yards and no touchdowns.