Bengals: Joseph Ossai's burden just became a little lighter

Defensive end Joseph Ossai felt the AFC Championship Game loss as much as any member of the Cincinnati Bengals. On the game's final drive, Ossai was flagged with a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty due to a late hit on Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes. As a result, the Chiefs kicked the game-winning field goal […]

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Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) pressures Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) in the fourth quarter during the AFC championship NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Chiefs lead the Cincinnati Bengals, 13-6, at halftime. Cincinnati Bengals At Kansas City Chiefs Afc Championship Jan 29 0364

Defensive end Joseph Ossai felt the AFC Championship Game loss as much as any member of the Cincinnati Bengals. On the game's final drive, Ossai was flagged with a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty due to a late hit on Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

As a result, the Chiefs kicked the game-winning field goal in the next play, adding salt to Ossai's wounds. Fortunately for Ossai, he had teammates like defensive tackle BJ Hill that was at his side during the aftermath, helping him absorb such a painful blow.

As of Sunday, Ossai had his blunder softened a little more as he will not be fined for the hit.

Of course, Ossai will certainly still think about his mistake. However, he won't have to fork over any cash while he does so.

Feature image via Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

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