Former Jaguars' draft pick claimed on waivers by Bengals

Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Jack Kiser has been claimed on waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals, according to Adam Schefter. Kiser, a fourth-round selection by the Jaguars in 2025, was waived on Saturday prior to Jacksonville's Week 5 matchup with Philadelphia. Bengals claimed former fourth-

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Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Jack Kiser has been claimed on waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals, according to Adam Schefter.

Kiser, a fourth-round selection by the Jaguars in 2025, was waived on Saturday prior to Jacksonville's Week 5 matchup with Philadelphia.

Bengals claimed former fourth-round pick, LB Jack Kiser, on waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 12, 2026

Kiser filled a special-teams-heavy role as a rookie. This year, he was injured on the first day of training camp and remained sidelined for the duration of the preseason.

During roster cutdowns, Kiser was released and then brought back on the practice squad. On Sept. 16, he was signed to the 53-man roster, but did not appear in a game.

Kiser was released to make room on the roster for

linebacker Jalen McLeod, who was on the practice squad and has contributed on special teams this season.

This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Former Jaguars' draft pick claimed on waivers by Bengals