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Who is Zack Moss? Running back set to replace Joe Mixon on Bengals

haadiza ogwude, cincinnati enquirer
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The Cincinnati Bengals have a new running back.

The Bengals recently signed former Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss to a two-year, $8 million deal, according to multiple reports Monday night.

The announcement came amid the Bengals' decision to release veteran RB Joe Mixon, The Enquirer's Kelsey Conway reports.

But who is Zack Moss? Here's what you should know about the new roster addition.

The Bengals recently signed former Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss to a two-year, $8 million deal, according to multiple reports Monday night.
The Bengals recently signed former Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss to a two-year, $8 million deal, according to multiple reports Monday night.

Who is Zack Moss?

The Buffalo Bills selected Moss, the Bengals' new running back, in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft. He played in 31 games for the Bills from 2020 to 2022.

The Bills traded Moss to the Colts in November 2022. He started eight games for Indy last season instead of starting RB Jonathan Taylor, who sat out the first part of the year due to a contract standoff and trade request.

During training camp last summer, Moss broke his arm and had surgery the following day. After missing the season opener, Moss hit the field for the Colts' 31-20 win over the Houston Texans in Week 2. During the Sept. 17 game, Moss rushed for 88 yards on 18 attempts and scored a touchdown.

He played an important role in the Colts' offense during the 2023 season, becoming the team's leading rusher. Moss had 794 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns in 14 games last season for Indianapolis, along with 27 catches for 192 yards and two receiving TDs. The back averaged 4.3 yards per carry.

His best game came in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans, when he rushed for 165 yards and two touchdowns on 23 attempts.

Where did Zack Moss go to college?

Moss played college football at the University of Utah from 2016 to 2019, appearing in 45 games, 36 of which he started. At Utah, he tallied 712 carries for 4,067 yards and 38 touchdowns. He also had 66 receptions for 685 yards and three touchdowns.

Moss played college football at the University of Utah from 2016 to 2019, appearing in 45 games, 36 of which he started.
Moss played college football at the University of Utah from 2016 to 2019, appearing in 45 games, 36 of which he started.

According to the Indianapolis Colts website, Moss became the first player in school history to have three 1,000-yard rushing seasons. He also set school records in carries, rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, total touchdowns and 100-yard rushing games.

How old is Zack Moss?

Moss was born Dec. 15, 1997. He's 26 years old.

Where is Zack Moss from?

Moss is a native of Hialeah Gardens, Florida.

Is Zack Moss related to any professional athletes?

Santana Moss is the cousin of Zack Moss.
Santana Moss is the cousin of Zack Moss.

Moss is reportedly cousins to former NFL wide receivers and brothers Santana Moss and Sinorice Moss. Santana played 14 seasons in the NFL, 10 of which he spent with Washington.

Sinorice, Santana's younger brother, played four seasons in the NFL with the New York Giants, including the team's Super Bowl 42-winning campaign in 2007. He also played one season in the Canadian Football League for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

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