The Bengals hired Matt Summers as the team’s new director of sports medicine and head athletic trainer. Summers replaces Paul Sparling, who is retiring after 30 years in the role.
Summers joins the Bengals after spending the last four years (2018-22) at the University of Louisville, where he served as senior director of sports medicine and head football athletic trainer, and was a member of the UofL athletics department leadership team.
“After conducting an extensive search process, we’re excited to have Matt join the Bengals as our new director of sports medicine and head athletic trainer,” said Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin. “Matt’s experience in the NFL and college athletics has prepared him for this leadership role. Matt has a tremendous reputation and is known for his ability to build strong connections with the athletes he works with. We pride ourselves on providing elite medical care and look forward to the role Matt will play in continuing this high standard.”