The Cincinnati Bengals have gotten into full swing at training camp, but one of the members of the roster is taking a leave of absence. According to the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, cornerback Mackensie Alexander is leaving training camp due to a family emergency.

It was reported that Alexander's father, Jean, has been missing since Monday after he went on a berry-picking trip. His father was accompanied by another man and people can call the sheriff's office in Okeechobee County if they have any information on the situation.

Earlier this offseason, Alexander was one of two cornerbacks from the Minnesota Vikings that the Bengals signed. Besides Alexander, Cincinnati also agreed to terms with Trae Waynes. Waynes is expected to miss a large portion of the 2020 season due to a pectoral injury.

As for Alexander, he jump-started his career as a second-round pick of the Vikings in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Clemson. In his first two seasons in Minnesota, Alexander received a limited role in Mike Zimmer's defense. The Clemson product would accumulate just 22 tackles, six pass breakups, and one interception in his first two years. The Bengals need Alexander to boost their secondary.

In the past two seasons, he spent the majority of his time as Minnesota's nickel cornerback. As a result, he combined for 81 tackles, 15 pass breakups, and one interception since 2018. The Bengals want that production to move to Ohio.

Given the Bengals' lack of cornerback depth, Alexander is expected to be a full-time starter in the secondary this season. But some things are bigger than football and hopefully Alexander's father is found healthy despite disappearing on Monday.

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