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Bengals: Joseph Ossai’s injury teaches Cincinnati a lesson

Aug 14, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The Cincinnati Bengals drafted Joseph Ossai, the edge rusher out of Texas, with their third-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. In the Bengals’ first preseason game versus the defending champs, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Ossai had an impressive showing.

Ossai was impactful from the very start as he sacked Tom Brady in the first series. He beat Tampa Bay’s right tackle Tristan Wirfs pretty easily with an inside move.