Former Bengals safety Geno Stone eyes starting role with Bills after injury shake-up

Geno Stone, who departed the Cincinnati Bengals after a contentious two-year period, signed with the Buffalo Bills as an unheralded free agent. An injury to safety C. J. Gardner-Johnson during training camp thrust Stone into the spotlight, granting him regular defensive snaps. While his tenure in Cincinnati was marked by missed tackles and criticism as a full-time starter, the Bills’ coaching staff is now considering him for a starting role in Josh Allen’s defense.

Meanwhile, the Bengals are moving forward with younger safeties Bryan Cook and Jordan Battle, alongside experienced Kyle Dugger. Stone’s potential resurgence could give him another chance to prove himself on a playoff-contending team.