Bengals Re-Sign Cornerback Jalen Davis and Running Back Kendall Milton

Davis set for larger role in Bengals secondary, Milton returns on one-year deal.

Feb. 20, 2026 at 10:50pm

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The Cincinnati Bengals have officially re-signed cornerback Jalen Davis to a one-year contract extension for the 2026 NFL season. The team also re-signed running back Kendall Milton to a one-year deal for the 2026 season.

Why it matters

Davis has played a key role in the Bengals secondary over the past few seasons and will continue to be an important part of their defensive backfield. Milton has spent the majority of the past two seasons on the Bengals practice squad and will look to earn a larger role in the 2026 season.

The details

Davis, who will be a sixth-year player in 2026, has played in 59 regular-season games with three starts for Cincinnati since joining the team in 2020. He has totaled 36 tackles, one sack, one pass deflection, one interception, and one forced fumble for the Bengals. Milton, who will be a first-year player in 2026, has spent the majority of the past two seasons on the Bengals practice squad. He has played in three career games for the Bengals as a practice squad elevation, recording two rushing attempts for two yards.

  • Davis originally joined the Bengals in 2020.
  • Milton's practice squad contract for the 2025 season expired on Jan. 12.

The players

Jalen Davis

A cornerback who has played a key role in the Bengals secondary over the past few seasons.

Kendall Milton

A running back who has spent the majority of the past two seasons on the Bengals practice squad.

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The takeaway

The Bengals have retained two important depth pieces for the 2026 season, ensuring continuity in their secondary and backfield as they look to build on their recent success.