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Former Bengals and Panthers Wide Receiver Alex Erickson Signs With Commanders

Erickson spent the first five years of his career in Cincinnati.

James Rapien

CINCINNATI — Former Bengals wide receiver Alex Erickson signed with the Washington Commanders on Wednesday. 

The 29-year-old spent the first five years of his career in Cincinnati before spending the 2021 season in Carolina. 

Erickson appeared in all 17 games for the Panthers last season, finishing with three receptions for 55 yards. He served as their primary punt returner, averaging 8.9 yards-per-return. 

Cincinnati signed Erickson as an undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin in 2016. He returned 135 punts and 108 kicks in five seasons. He also had 93 receptions for 1,093 yards and one touchdown during his time with the Bengals. 

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JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals On SI. He's also the host of the Locked on Bengals podcast and Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. The Cincinnati native also wrote a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals called Enter The Jungle. Prior to joining Bengals On SI, Rapien worked at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati

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