Cam Taylor-Britt suffered a left foot injury during the Bengals’ loss on Sunday. The fourth-year corner is uncertain to return in 2025. 
Head coach Zac Taylor said on Monday (via ESPN’s Ben Baby) Taylor-Britt will “likely” require surgery to repair the Lisfranc injury he sustained yesterday. If the procedure takes place, his season will be over. Taylor-Britt was seen in a walking boot while using a knee scooter today (h/t Jay Morrison of Sports Illustrated).
The timing of this news is critical. 2025 marks the final year of Taylor-Britt’s rookie contract. Suffering a season-ending injury heading into free agency will no doubt hinder the 26-year-old’s value during his first trip to the open market. In the meantime, Cincinnati’s much-maligned defense will be without a regular contributor to finish the campaign.
Tayl0r-Britt was a full-time starter for his first three Bengals seasons; he recorded seven interceptions and 33 pass deflections over that span. Things have been different this year under new defensive coordinator Al Golden, however. Tayl0r-Britt’s defensive snap share sits at 61% on the year, by far the lowest of his career. Now, the possibility exists he will not play again in 2025.
Dax Hill and DJ Turner have been mainstays at the cornerback position for the Bengals this season. That setup is likely to continue, but depth will be an issue in the secondary presuming Taylor-Britt is sidelined for the remainder of the campaign. The Nebraska product has not enjoyed a productive season, and his PFF coverage grade for 2025 (57) is the worst of his career.
Those factors did not stop Taylor-Britt from drawing interest ahead of the trade deadline. The Bengals elected to keep him in the fold, but his future will now be uncertain. If a deal allowing Taylor-Britt to remain in Cincinnati is to be worked out in the spring, it will come in the wake of a highly disappointing campaign. In the event of a departure, this injury will go a long way in informing his market value.