Alex Erickson is sticking around Cincinnati through the 2020 season. Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports (via Twitter) that the Bengals have signed the wideout/returner to a two-year extension.
The former undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin joined the Bengals as a rookie back in 2016. He’s served mostly as a special teamer during his first two seasons in the league, returning 61 kicks (24.1-yard average) and 67 punts (7.1-yard average).
While his averages aren’t bad, the 25-year-old has compiled a dreadful 10 fumbles in two years, including seven while returning punts. Still, the Bengals continue to go back to him as a returner, as he’s slotted in as both the punt and kick returner in 2018.
Perhaps the team sees Erickson eventually working his way into an offensive role. He showed improvements last season, hauling in 12 catches for 180 yards and one touchdown. He also added another five carries for 16 yards. He’s currently listed as the fifth wideout behind A.J. Green, John Ross, Josh Malone, and Tyler Boyd.
I have no words when it comes to this team, notorious for not playing drafted players until their contract year but they’ll continue to give this bum chances? There’s a reason why they haven’t won a playoff game since January 1991. Arguably one of the poorest run teams in the NFL. It’s real bad when the Browns are gonna have more wins than you
I agree with your point on the franchise but not that this guy is a bum. He’s actually a pretty nice player. I have no problem with the player or the signing. I think he will evolve in to keep ch more.. like a pots mans Ettlmen or Welker like
Bum? Wasn’t he among the leaders (if not the leader) in return average his rookie season?
The guys’ a bum who said it!
10 fumbles in 2 years, not many teams would give this guy a chance let alone sign him to an extension, yikes!
There’s No way that’s an accurate stat. I follow the bengals closely and I can only remember 1 in 2 years
I like it. Here’s the thing, he’s an above average rerun man. Let him return punts and kick offs and take the beating and save Mixon and Gio for the backfield