Bengals' Geno Stone: Scores first touchdown of career
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Stone recorded five tackles (one solo) and an interception returned for a touchdown during Sunday's 37-27 win at Tennessee.
Stone ran in front of an ill-advised Will Levis pass deep over the middle in the third quarter, and he kept his forward momentum to quickly return it 39 yards for a touchdown and put the Bengals up 31-14. He'll be looking to extend his interception streak to three games in Week 16 versus the Browns.
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Bengals' Geno Stone: Picks off pass in win
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Stone recorded five tackles (three solo) and an interception in Monday's 27-20 win over the Cowboys.
The safety now has a career-high 70 tackles (42 solo) to go along with three passes defensed, including two interceptions, in 2024. Stone has also played on at least 90 percent of the defensive snaps in all 13 of Cincinnati's games this season.
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Bengals' Geno Stone: Seven tackles vs. Pittsburgh
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Stone finished Sunday's 44-38 loss to the Steelers with seven tackles (four solo).
Stone has played at least 57 defensive snaps in all 12 regular-season games and has logged at least five combined tackles in eight of those contests. The 2020 seventh-round pick is up to 65 combined tackles on the year, which is three shy from matching his career-best output in 2023 across 17 regular-season games with the Ravens.
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Bengals' Geno Stone: Ready to rock
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Stone (shin) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Ravens.
The first-year Bengal played through his shin injury in the team's Week 9 win over the Raiders, and it now appears he'll do the same Thursday night. Stone has recorded 46 total tackles and two passes defended, including one interception, across nine games this season. He's expected to start alongside Vonn Bell as part of the Bengals' top safety duo in Week 10.
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Bengals' Geno Stone: Still working through shin injury
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Stone (shin) was listed as a limited practice participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
Stone has been playing through a shin injury since Week 7, and he finished Sunday's 41-24 win over the Raiders with four tackles (two solo) while playing 58 snaps on defense. Unless he downgrades to a DNP on Wednesday, Stone should be able to play Thursday against the Ravens. Through the first nine games of the regular season, Stone has logged 46 tackles (25 solo), two pass breakups and one interception.
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Bengals' Geno Stone: Clear to play Week 9
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Stone (shin) is not among Cincinnati's inactives for Sunday's battle against Las Vegas.
Stone has been battling a shin injury since Week 7, but he was able to suit up last Sunday against the Eagles and logged 98 percent of the Bengals' defensive snaps. The safety will similarly be able to take the field this Sunday against the Raiders and shouldn't be restricted in his playing time. Stone has tallied 42 tackles (23 solo) and an interception in eight contests on the campaign.
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Bengals' Geno Stone: Questionable for Week 9
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Stone (shin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Raiders, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Stone popped up on the Bengals' injury report Thursday as a limited participant due to a shin issue. He then downgraded to a DNP on Friday, which suggests he could be on the wrong side of questionable ahead of Week 9. If Stone is unable to suit up Sunday, expect Tycen Anderson or Jordan Battle to start alongside Vonn Bell as Cincinnati's top safeties.
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Bengals' Geno Stone: Returns to practice Thursday
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Stone (leg) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Stone opened the week as a DNP on Wednesday due to a leg injury he sustained during the Bengals' Week 7 win over the Browns. Despite being carted off the field during the game, he was able to avoid serious injury, and his ability to practice Thursday indicates that the 2020 seventh-round pick could be available for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, though Friday's injury report will provide clarity on that front. Stone has logged 37 tackles (21 solo), two pass breakups and one interception through the first seven games of the regular season.
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Bengals' Geno Stone: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Stone (leg) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's injury report, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Stone was carted off the field during Sunday's 21-14 win over the Browns due to a leg injury. Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reported Monday that Stone is considered week-to-week with the injury, and the 2020 seventh-round pick would have to practice in at least a limited capacity Thursday or Friday in order to have a shot at suiting up against the Eagles on Sunday. If Stone were to miss time, 2023 third-round pick Jordan Battle would figure to have the upper hand over Tycen Anderson for the starting free safety job alongside strong safety Vonn Bell.
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Bengals' Geno Stone: Avoids serious injury
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Stone is considered week-to-week due to the left leg injury he sustained during Sunday's game at Cleveland, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
After Stone was carted off the field in Week 7, it was feared that he'd suffered a broken bone, so Monday's update should be relieving for Cincinnati. He may still have to miss some game action though, in which case 2023 third-rounder Jordan Battle would figure to see an expanded role.
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Bengals' Geno Stone: Exits with leg injury
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Stone will not return to Sunday's game against the Browns due to a left leg injury.
Stone recorded seven tackles (three solo) and one pass defended prior to exiting the game. In his absence, Tycen Anderson is the top candidate to fill in at free safety.
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Ravens' Geno Stone: In line to play Saturday
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Stone (knee) was not listed on Baltimore's injury report Tuesday.
Stone sustained a knee injury during the Ravens' regular-season finale versus the Steelers, but it looks like he will be good to go for the divisional round. He projects to start Saturday.
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Ravens' Geno Stone: Leaves Saturday's game
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Stone (knee) did not return to Saturday's 17-10 loss to the Steelers, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Stone sustained a knee injury in the fourth quarter of Saturday's loss. He finished the game without recording a stat.
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Ravens' Geno Stone: Nabs seventh INT of 2023
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Stone had a team-high eight tackles (six solo) and an interception in Sunday's 56-19 win over the Dolphins.
Stone led the Ravens in tackles after being inserted into the starting free safety role for the injured Kyle Hamilton (knee). Stone made the most of it, as he played 100 percent of defensive snaps and picked off Tua Tagovailoa in the third quarter on a pass intended for Tyreek Hill. Stone is now up to seven interceptions on the year, which is the second most in the NFL behind DaRon Bland. With the Ravens already locked into the AFC's top seed, Stone could see extended playing time in Week 18 against the Steelers if Baltimore elects to sit Hamilton for a second straight week.
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Ravens' Geno Stone: Snags interception in win
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Stone registered three tackles (three solo), an interception and a pass deflection in Sunday's 38-6 win versus the Lions.
Stone has recorded an interception in the past two games and now has four total on the year. The 27-year-old has served as the team's starter for four games this year with Marcus Williams (hamstring) out and should continue to do so in Week 8 against the Cardinals if Williams is unable to play again.
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Ravens' Geno Stone: Starting Sunday
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Stone is expected to fill in for an injured Marcus Williams (pectoral) ahead of Sunday's game against Cincinnati, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Stone appeared in 16 games and tallied seven starts during Baltimore's 2022 campaign, racking up 38 total tackles and one forced fumble. The fourth-year safety projects to return to a backup role once Williams returns from his pectoral injury.
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Ravens' Geno Stone: Returns to practice Monday
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Stone (ankle) returned to practice Monday, Clifton Brown of the Ravens' official site reports.
Stone wasn't practicing to start training camp due to an ankle injury, but it appears he's put the issue behind him. Last year, the 2020 seventh-round pick appeared in all 17 games and recorded 38 tackles, one pass defense and one forced fumble.
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Ravens' Geno Stone: Activated off COVID-19 list
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Stone was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Clifton Brown of the Ravens' official site reports.
Stone tested positive for the virus and was sidelined for the Ravens' Week 16 loss to the Bengals. However, he will likely reclaim his usual backup safety role for Week 17.
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Ravens' Geno Stone: Tests positive Tuesday
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Stone tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Stone was the only Raven to report a positive test Tuesday, the 10th straight day of a positive test for Baltimore. The game is still set to be played Wednesday afternoon, so Smith will have to miss the contest. The rookie has only been active for two games this season.
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Geno Stone: Joins Ravens' practice squad
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Stone was waived by the Ravens earlier in the week and ultimately reverted back to their practice squad after going unclaimed, Ryan Mink of the team's official website reports.
While Stone made it through final roster cuts entering the season, he had yet to be activated to the gameday roster. He will now look to make an impression on the practice squad.
