Bengals OT Fisher eyes move to tight end

Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Jake Fisher, who can become a free agent on March 13, has lost weight in an attempt to find a role as a blocking tight end, the NFL Network reported Saturday. Fisher, listed at 6-foot-6 and 305 pounds last season, is down to 285, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, who added that Fisher is running routes with current NFL quarterbacks in workouts in California.

Fisher, a 2015 second-round pick out of Oregon, made seven starts at right tackle for the Bengals in 2017 before his season ended early after he was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat. He played in 11 games last season, with one start, before being placed on injured reserve. He finished a four-year, $4.26 million contract after last season.

Fisher, noted for his athleticism, filled a "big tight end" role for the Bengals as a rookie, seeing time in extra-blocker formations and stepping in as an injury replacement at H-back. He is a former high school tight end who ran a 5.01-second 40-yard dash at the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine.

--Field Level Media