Bengals WR Trenton Irwin becoming reliable on 3rd down plays

By Lydia Jane Allison

Trenton Irwin, Bengals WR completing his 32 yard TD reception vs Texans on 11 12 2023 (courtesy IMAGN, photo by Sam Greene of The Enquirer, USA Today Sports Syndication)

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Trenton Irwin

Last Sunday against the Houston Texans, Bengals WR Trenton Irwin caught 2 receptions for 54 yards, a 32 yard TD and seemed always open on every 3rd down play.

The 5th year pro from Stanford University, having another nice year for a backup player, 13 receptions, for 155 yards, a 119.2 average and 1 TD.

THE TRENTON IRWIN FILE

Recognized by his coaches and teammates as one of the hardest-working people in the building, Irwin emerged as a key offensive weapon in 2022 after spending time between Cincinnati’s practice squad and active roster since 2019 … Entered the ’22 season with three career receptions, and went on to catch 15 passes for 231 yards and four TDs … Spent the first eight games on the practice squad, then was a standard elevation for three games before officially signing to the active roster in November … Had several notable moments over the Bengals’ eight-game winning streak to close out the regular season, including a two-TD performance in Week 16 at New England … Spent majority of the 2021 season on the active roster, and played in seven games as a reserve WR, special teamer and punt returner … Originally a college free agent signee of the Miami Dolphins in 2019 … Grew up a child actor and appeared in multiple commercials, the most notable of which was a popular Kraft Velveeta spot in 2010.

 

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