Bengals 53-man roster projection after second preseason game
chris roling
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Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor talks in a press conference after practice at the Chicago Bears Halas Hall practice facility in Lake Forest, Ill., on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.
The Cincinnati Bengals final 53-man roster projection looks similar to the first after the team's second preseason game.
What was important during that loss to the Chicago Bears, though, was that some of the guys who made the leap onto the final projected 53 once again proved they belonged.
That means some unexpected names making the final roster along the offensive line and at a few spots on the defensive side of the ball.
As always, keep in mind that these are projections with one preseason game left on the schedule and that players who miss the cut could always filter onto lists such as the practice squad.
Quarterback
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) heads for the locker room after warmups before the first quarter of the NFL Preseason Week 1 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.
Browning is hurt -- for now. The outlook doesn't change.
Running back
Aug 10, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Evans is going to head to injured reserve.
Wide receiver
Aug 10, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton (81) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Six remains the sweet spot because they probably need five tight ends.
Tight end
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (88) catches a pass during Cincinnati Bengals practice at Paycor Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024.
All being available sort of complicates things at final cuts, but this is a stellar room.
Offensive line
Jul 26, 2024; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Amarius Mims (71) talks with offensive line coach Frank Pollack during training camp practice at Kettering Health Practice Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports
We already had Lee and Kirkland making it and Hill and Carman given the boot. The odds of that dramatically shot up during the second preseason game.
Defensive line
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) is blocked by Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (75) during Cincinnati Bengals training camp in Cincinnati on Friday, July 26, 2024.
Gunter retiring means the rookie Johnson slips on and gets to keep proving himself.
Linebacker
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) tackles Cincinnati Bengals tight end Erick All Jr. (83) at Cincinnati Bengals training camp on the Kettering Health Practice Fields in Cincinnati on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024.
We had Njongmeta making it last week and he's cemented it now it seems after leading the tam in tackles last Saturday.
Cornerback
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Josh Newton (28) celebrates an interception in the second quarter of the NFL Preseason Week 1 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.
Robinson is a bit of a risk over an Allan George, but he seems to have more upside.
Safety
Cincinnati Bengals safety Daijahn Anthony (33) runs with the ball at Cincinnati Bengals training camp on the Kettering Health Practice Fields in Cincinnati on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024.
Anderson vs. Anthony is a conversation in the fanbase right now but...why not both?
Special Teams
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) kicks a field goal at Bengals spring practice at the IEL Indoor Facility in Cincinnati on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
(3): Evan McPherson, Brad Robbins, Cal Adomitis
Cut: Brad Robbins, Ryan Rehkow, Austin McNamara
Rehkow had a chance last Saturday but didn't move the needle.
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