Bengals DE Joseph Ossai played through torn labrum, underwent surgery

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai underwent successful surgery to repair a torn labrum recently.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Ossai played through the injury, gutting out the rest of the season before getting the surgery.

Ossai, a third-round pick in 2021, missed his rookie year before coming on as a sophomore, appearing in 16 games and picking up 3.5 sacks as a key part of the rotational pass-rush.

Given his flashes as a sophomore, the Bengals likely plan for even more work for Ossai in 2023 given his athleticism and versatility to get after opposing passers.

Like other Bengals such as Logan Wilson and Tee Higgins who gutted through the same injury recently, Ossai should be back without a major hiccup.