Guy was signed to the active roster in Cincinnati in mid-September, playing 91 defensive snaps across four appearances for the Bengals. The 15-year NFL veteran could be on his way out of the league after playing the previous seven seasons with the Patriots.

The 34-year-old had been with the Patriots since 2017, serving as one of their defensive mainstays. However, he was released in the offseason after generating just 38 tackles and six total pressures in 2023. With both B.J. Hill and Sheldon Rankins getting injured in the Bengals’ Week 2 loss to the Chiefs, the team needed healthy bodies on the defensive line, and Guy started 111 of the 118 regular season and playoff games he played for the Patriots, so he has shown a knack for staying on the field.

Guy turned 31 on St. Patrick's Day last week and has been in New England since 2017 after bouncing around the league. He's settled in as a key cog in coach Bill Belichick's defense up front and routinely grades out as one of Pro Football Focus' top interior defenders. He's found a home there and is now signed through his age-34 campaign. The Patriots should be much improved in 2021.