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Report: Former Bengals Cornerback Eli Apple Signing With Chargers

The Bengals could go up against a familiar face later this season.

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Jan 7, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Eli Apple (33) reacts after intercepting the football against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Jan 7, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Eli Apple (33) reacts after intercepting the football against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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CINCINNATI — Former Bengals cornerback Eli Apple is back in the NFL. The veteran is signing with the Chargers after working out for the team on Monday.

Apple will start out on the practice squad according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

The 29-year-old is entering his ninth season. He spent two years in Cincinnati (2021-22) where he racked up 98 tackles and two interceptions in 31 games. 

Apple played for the Dolphins last season, appearing in 10 games. The Bengals play the Chargers on Nov. 17 in Los Angeles.

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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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