{
  "id": 1841245,
  "title": "Cincinnati Bengals: DJ Ivey is surprising with big plays this preseason",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/cincinnati-bengals-dj-ivey-is-surprising-with-big-plays-this-preseason",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T01:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cincinnati-bengals-dj-ivey-surprising-010400878.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cincinnati Bengals' rookie cornerback DJ Ivey is making waves this preseason with his impressive performances, according to various reports. The 2023 seventh-round draft pick from the University of Miami has been given ample first-team opportunities due to the departure of key defenders Cam Taylor-Britt and Marco Wilson. Ivey's competition with wide receiver Tee Higgins has been intense, as he has managed to break up several high-point passes aimed at the star receiver. Even when not picking off Higgins, Ivey continues to challenge his receiver, showcasing his defensive prowess. The Bengals coach Al Golden has praised Ivey's consistent performance throughout camp. Despite being a late bloomer in the NFL, Ivey has made a remarkable comeback in his fourth season. After playing only eight games as a rookie and missing the entire 2024 season due to injury, Ivey has returned to form. He has logged 115 defensive snaps and 273 special teams snaps in 2023, demonstrating his resilience and determination. Ivey's mindset, forged from his humble beginnings as a seventh-round draft pick, fuels his relentless pursuit of improvement. With continued competition against top talents like Higgins and Chase, Ivey is poised to make a significant impact on Cincinnati's secondary in the upcoming season.",
  "summary": "DJ Ivey has been one of the surprises of training camp so far for the Cincinnati Bengals, as he tries to carve out a bigger role in the secondary going into his fourth season. The Bengals’ 2023 seventh-round draft pick has been getting a lot of first-team reps while Dax Hill has been dealing with leg tightness, and even wide receiver Tee Higgins told reporters last week Ivey has been giving ...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Cincinnati Bengals: DJ Ivey is surprising with big plays this preseason",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/cincinnati-bengals-dj-ivey-is-surprising-with-big-plays-this-preseason",
        "published": "2026-08-18T18:32:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}