Isaiah Foskey

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		35	0.5	30	1.5
2025		8	0.0	4	0.5
2024		17	0.0	16	0.5
2023		10

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Cincinnati Bengals secured decent depth value by claiming Isaiah Foskey off waivers, earning a C CVI on this minimum salary pickup. At just $1.1M for one year, there's virtually no financial risk in taking a flyer on the former Saints draft pick who remains in the "unproven" performance tier but carries legitimate developmental upside. Foskey showed flashes as a rotational pass rusher in New Orleans before being waived, and at 24 years old, he's still young enough to unlock more of his athletic potential under a new defensive system. The one-year structure gives Cincinnati a low-stakes opportunity to evaluate whether Foskey can contribute meaningful snaps in their edge rotation without any long-term commitment. This represents smart roster construction — using minimal cap space to add a former draft pick with untapped ability to a position group that can always use more depth.

Performance Analysis

Isaiah Foskey receives an F grade as a defensive end who has been unable to generate meaningful pass-rush production in his first three NFL seasons. His 0.5 sacks across 35 games with the Saints and Bengals is an alarming number for a player drafted specifically to rush the quarterback. The 30 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss represent minimal impact from a defensive end, suggesting he has been a liability both setting the edge and getting after the passer. His 2025 season was limited to just eight games in Cincinnati, and the production continued to flatline. Foskey is running out of time to show the pass-rush ability that made him a draft pick, and at this trajectory, he is at serious risk of being out of the league soon.

Fan Sentiment

A solid depth addition at edge rusher, giving Cincinnati a low-risk upside play. Five headlines covered the move, signaling mild buzz around a former second-rounder finding new footing. The key signal: Foskey was a $8 million Saints investment who never fully developed, suggesting untapped potential. Fans are cautiously optimistic, hoping Bengals coaching unlocks what New Orleans could not. If he contributes as a rotational pass-rusher, this signing quietly pays dividends for Cincinnati's defensive line.