The Bengals somewhat surprisingly picked up CB Darqueze Dennard‘s fifth-year option, despite the fact that he has yet to play a full season for them.
Dennard explained that the Bengals’ decision to so is a “confidence boost” for him moving forward.
“Definitely a confidence boost,” Dennard said, via Paul Dehner Jr of the Cincinnati Enquirer. “Just thankful for the organization, the Brown family and coaching staff still believing in me. Knowing I can play this game. I’m really grateful. The last three years I haven’t played healthy.