Bengals Defense Claims Takkarist McKinley Off Waivers
4 years agoThe Cincinnati Bengals claimed former Atlanta Falcons first-round defensive end Takkarist McKinley off waivers on Wednesday. Cincinnati traded disgruntled defensive end Carlos Dunlap to the Seahawks at the deadline this year, so they'll replace him with another player looking for a change of scenery. McKinley criticized the Falcons on social media after they didn't find a trade partner for him. He was a first-rounder in 2017 but has been a bust overall, tallying 79 tackles (53 solo) and 17.5 sacks in his four seasons in Atlanta. The 25-year-old has also missed time this year with a groin injury and an illness, managing just eight tackles and one sack in the three contests he's played in. There's no guarantee that he'll pick things up in his new home.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter