The Cincinnati Bengals safety revealed to the world — and, more importantly, the Miami Dolphins — that the team had identified a tell in Malik Willis' throwing motion before the Bengals face the Dolphins on Sunday.Not only did Battle reveal that the Bengals had identified a tell, but he also told reporters exactly what it was."He has a little slight little tap before every throw though, so I feel like we could use that as a key to break on the ball.
He likes to tap the ball before he throws it, or he takes his hand off, and that that gives the read the break," Battle told reporters Thursday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEJordan Battle #27 of the Cincinnati Bengals walks off the field against the Pittsburgh Steelers following an NFL football game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Sept.27, 2026.
(Michael Owens/Getty Images)The Bengals coaching staff surely can't be pleased that Battle revealed the information, but the Dolphins welcomed it.While Miami head coach Jeff Hafley downplayed Battle's comments, saying many quarterbacks tap the ball before throwing, he was happy to hear about the observation ."It’s a timing and rhythm thing with a lot of guys, and there’s a lot of them that do that, but any opponent that wants to share our tendencies with us, we’ll take any time," Hafley told reporters Friday.Fans torched Battle on social media for his mishap.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.
DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!Malik Willis #2 of the Miami Dolphins holds the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at U.S.Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Oct.
4, 2026.(Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)"Why the f—k would you say this to the media," one user wrote on X."Why would you reveal this," another incredulous fan wrote on X."He should go ahead and tell the media all the Bengals' defensive audibles too.
Just make it easy," another X user posted.Battle is in his fourth season with the Bengal...