Andrew Coker is ready to contend for Bengals’ swing tackle spot

Aug 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Caleb Etienne (77) and offensive tackle Andrew Coker (79) in the tunnel against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Andrew Coker was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad in late October of 2024. During the preseason last year, he looked like a player who had rapidly developed from his time at TCU. He was among the final cuts down to the 53-man roster last season, and then spent the entire 2025 season on the practice squad for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Andrew Coker

• Height: 67
• Weight: 315 pounds
• Age: 25 years old
• College: TCU
• Hometown: Katy, Texas
• Experience: 1 year

Contract Status

Coker signed a reserve/futures contract with the Bengals in January of 2026. This is a 1-year $885,000 contract if he makes the final 53-man roster. After this upcoming season, he would be an exclusive rights free agent during the 2027 season.

Overview

Andrew Coker spent five seasons at TCU. He made 46 starts in 50 total games played. He was named honorable mention All-Big 12 in each of his final two seasons in college. He went undrafted during the 2024 draft. He signed with the Raiders after the draft. Later, joining the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad in late October of 2024.

Coker flashed during the 2025 preseason, especially in the game against the Colts. While that was not enough to earn a spot on the final 53-man roster, he stuck around with the Bengals on the practice squad. He will be given an opportunity to compete to earn a spot at offensive tackle as a backup.

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2026 Outlook

Andrew Coker will be competing with players like Javon Foster, Christian Jones, and Corey Robinson II to potentially be one of the swing tackles at the back end of the 53-man roster. With his combination of size and athleticism, he is an intriguing option to add depth behind starters Orlando Brown Jr. and Amarius Mims.