Report: Bengals Put in Claim for Phidarian Mathis, But Jets Had Higher Priority

The Bengals tried to bolster their defense.

Nov 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis (98) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images / Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals were one of four teams that claimed defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis.

The Texans and Lions also claimed him, but the Jets landed Mathis because they had the highest waiver priority.

Mathis, 26, is a former second round pick that was released by the Commanders earlier this week. He has 25 tackles in 23 career games.

Ironically, the Bengals need the Jets to win this week to have any chance of making the playoffs.

Phidarian Mathis was a popular player on waivers, as four teams total tried to claim him: #Jets, #Texans, #Bengals and #Lions. He landed with NYJ. https://t.co/88mKgjEU5G

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 30, 2024

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