Andrei Iosivas Exposes Suicide‑Threatening Abuse
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- Andrei Iosivas said he was flooded with direct messages urging him to kill himself after a drop in games last season, which left him angry and emotional.
- Andrei Iosivas recorded 10 touchdowns on 51 receptions across his first two seasons, benefitting from a strong rapport with quarterback Joe Burrow.
- Andrei Iosivas saw his production fall in 2025, dropping from six to two receiving touchdowns while posting a team‑high five drops despite only three fewer receptions.
- The Bengals saw their top two receivers, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, command roughly 46.3% of the team's total target share, limiting opportunities for other receivers.
- Zac Taylor praised Iosivas’s mindset and work ethic, saying he’s excited to see his development in his fourth season.
- Colbie Young was drafted in the fourth round, creating competition at the No. 3 receiver spot, but Iosivas said he will stay focused and not let outside noise affect him.
Why it matters: Iosivas’s candid reveal of suicide‑threatening messages underscores the mental‑health risk for NFL players, while his drop from six to two touchdowns, a team‑high five drops, and the arrival of rookie wide receiver Colbie Young intensify competition for the No. 3 spot, potentially jeopardizing his contract extension and the Bengals’ depth at receiver.
