Zack Moss

Bengals agreed to terms with Zack Moss, formerly of the Colts, on a two-year, $8 million contract.

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo broke the news and it was quickly followed up with a report of Joe Mixon’s release. Per Garafolo, the deal includes $4.3 million in the first year. Moss signed with the Colts as a backup last year and even missed Week 1 because of an arm injury. With Jonathan Taylor on the PUP list, Moss was granted the starting role in Week 2 and ran with it, amassing 96 carries for 466 yards and four scores over the next five weeks. He would even remain relevant with Taylor active, forcing a committee for a few more weeks before Taylor slowly took over the backfield. With Mixon out of the picture in Cincinnati, Moss will slot in as the top option in the backfield. Chase Brown, who broke off some explosive plays as a rookie, should still see plenty of carries while also handling the bulk of the passing downs snaps. As the likely goal line back for a high-powered offense, Moss will project for RB2 fantasy numbers if his new team doesn’t make any other additions at running back.