Bengals 53-man roster projection after first preseason game
chris roling
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Trenton Irwin (16) lines up in the first quarter of the NFL preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Some big shakeups occur on the latest round of 53-man final roster predictions for the Cincinnati Bengals coming out of the first preseason game.
There, the Bengals got some notable performances from rookies and even undrafted free agents who might now seriously have a shot at the final roster.
At the same time, some names fans might recognize really struggled, some despite going against a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team starting backups in the first of three preseason games before Week 1.
Here is a look at updated 53-man projections for the Bengals as they start prep for multiple joint practices and the remaining two exhibitions before the regular season.
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 didn't look so great -- but he didn't last year this time, either. Then, he was fine when he stepped in with first-team weapons last season.
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
Moss missed the preseason opener due to sickness, so watch to see who is actually the "lead" back.
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
Charlie Jones avoided a serious injury, so right now we stick with six.
Tight end
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (88) catches a pass during Cincinnati Bengals practice at Paycor Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024.
McLachlan is getting harder and harder to list as a cut, so they can either keep five or perhaps float one in a trade?
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
Carman has to go after that showing against backups. We already had Lee as a member of the 53, but it's nice to see him live up to his potential.
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.
Carter out is the new big thing here. It's safe to think injuries are the only reason they aren't trying him on the edge because it seems obvious it won't work out in the middle.
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've had Casey as the undrafted to steal a roster spot but it is straight-up impossible to deny Njongmeta after that showing.
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.
Hill looks like a No. 2 boundary corner at worst already, so the Bengals are winning big so far.
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.
At this point, they can't not roster Anthony. He's just been too good at every stage so far.
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.
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