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The Cincinnati Bengals issued their first depth chart for 2023 and while there aren't many surprises, there are a few tidbits worth digging into, and we circle the gameday activation question for the running back position again. Plus, the Bengals signed another AFC North alumni in TE Zach Gentry, and while Zac Taylor has shown immense growth as head coach in Cincinnati, we look for areas that coul...

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor had a brief press conference and called Joe Burrow and Joseph Ossai "day to day", and said Chidobe Awuzie would play in Week 1. Those "day to day" declarations have distinctly different feels with Burrow participating in his third straight practice while Ossai was on the rehab field on Monday. Plus, the Bengals announced their 2023 captains, and Denzel Ward...

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor had a brief press conference and called Joe Burrow and Joseph Ossai "day to day", and said Chidobe Awuzie would play in Week 1. Those "day to day" declarations have distinctly different feels with Burrow participating in his third straight practice while Ossai was on the rehab field on Monday. Plus, the Bengals announced their 2023 captains, and Denzel Ward...

It's officially crunch time on Joe Burrow's negotiations with the Cincinnati Bengals for his contract extension with regular season action right around the corner. The same might be said for Tee Higgins. Plus, we address concerns about another slow start and take our first look ahead at one of the marquee matchups in Week 1 - the Bengals' new look OL against the Browns' upgraded DL. Join the Locke...

It's officially crunch time on Joe Burrow's negotiations with the Cincinnati Bengals for his contract extension with regular season action right around the corner. The same might be said for Tee Higgins. Plus, we address concerns about another slow start and take our first look ahead at one of the marquee matchups in Week 1 - the Bengals' new look OL against the Browns' upgraded DL. Join the Locke...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow practiced again, as expected, in his second day back from his calf strain - and by all accounts, he's been impressive in both practices. Plus, we update the practice squaders as Demetric Felton officially signs his deal and preseason standout Raymond Johnson III signed with Detroit's practice squad. We also get into the gameday decisions surrounding the Be...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow practiced again, as expected, in his second day back from his calf strain - and by all accounts, he's been impressive in both practices. Plus, we update the practice squaders as Demetric Felton officially signs his deal and preseason standout Raymond Johnson III signed with Detroit's practice squad. We also get into the gameday decisions surrounding the Be...

Does anyone challenge Joe Burrow in the AFC North? Does no one respect Dak Prescott in the NFC East? Did Derek Carr save the NFC South? Who is the best QB in each NFL division? Locked On’s Ultimate NFL Preview, episode 1 breaks down which QB takes the top spot with all 32 NFL hosts across the Locked On Podcast Network. In the next episode, our hosts break down which NFL teams that missed the playo...

Does anyone challenge Joe Burrow in the AFC North? Does no one respect Dak Prescott in the NFC East? Did Derek Carr save the NFC South? Who is the best QB in each NFL division? Locked On’s Ultimate NFL Preview, episode 1 breaks down which QB takes the top spot with all 32 NFL hosts across the Locked On Podcast Network. In the next episode, our hosts break down which NFL teams that missed the playo...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was back at practice on Wednesday as he ramps up for Week 1 in Cleveland, plus they got most of the guys they wanted back on the practice squad. We break down Burrow's return, along with the retention on the practice squad of key players Stanley Morgan Jr, Mike Thomas, Tanner Hudson, and Sidney Jones IV, all of whom may contribute on gameday early this yea...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was back at practice on Wednesday as he ramps up for Week 1 in Cleveland, plus they got most of the guys they wanted back on the practice squad. We break down Burrow's return, along with the retention on the practice squad of key players Stanley Morgan Jr, Mike Thomas, Tanner Hudson, and Sidney Jones IV, all of whom may contribute on gameday early this yea...

The Cincinnati Bengals trimmed their roster to 53 on Tuesday, including the surprising release of wide receiver and special teams ace Stanley Morgan Jr. to retain Trey Hill - at least for now. We break down the moves they made and what's likely to come next as IR moves may be imminent and waiver claims will be processed on Wednesday. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtex...

The Cincinnati Bengals trimmed their roster to 53 on Tuesday, including the surprising release of wide receiver and special teams ace Stanley Morgan Jr. to retain Trey Hill - at least for now. We break down the moves they made and what's likely to come next as IR moves may be imminent and waiver claims will be processed on Wednesday. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtex...

Based on everything we've seen in Cincinnati Bengals training camp practices and preseason games, James and Jake take a stab at projecting the final 53-man roster and navigate the tough cuts and mechanisms available to the front office to maneuver around NFL rules on cutdown day. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals...

Based on everything we've seen in Cincinnati Bengals training camp practices and preseason games, James and Jake take a stab at projecting the final 53-man roster and navigate the tough cuts and mechanisms available to the front office to maneuver around NFL rules on cutdown day. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengals Find and follow Locked On Bengals...

Jake Browning put together a great drive to start the Cincinnati Bengals' preseason finale against the Washington Commanders and probably wrapped up the QB2 job - for now - in the process. Meanwhile, Joseph Ossai suffered a dreaded "last game of the preseason injury" that we hope isn't too serious, while Tanner Hudson and Raymond Johnson wrapped up their stellar preseason runs with impressive perf...

Jake Browning put together a great drive to start the Cincinnati Bengals' preseason finale against the Washington Commanders and probably wrapped up the QB2 job - for now - in the process. Meanwhile, Joseph Ossai suffered a dreaded "last game of the preseason injury" that we hope isn't too serious, while Tanner Hudson and Raymond Johnson wrapped up their stellar preseason runs with impressive perf...

Come for the backup quarterback battle in Preseason Week #3, stay to see who is getting playing time at receiver, running back, tight end, and defensive line to get a better idea of who is going to make the Cincinnati Bengals' 53-man roster, who will be gameday contributors, and who is primed for a spot on the practice squad. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lo...

Come for the backup quarterback battle in Preseason Week #3, stay to see who is getting playing time at receiver, running back, tight end, and defensive line to get a better idea of who is going to make the Cincinnati Bengals' 53-man roster, who will be gameday contributors, and who is primed for a spot on the practice squad. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lo...

The Cincinnati Bengals have one more preseason practice on Thursday, and as the regular season is around the corner, starting cornerback Chidobe Awuzie has impressed at every step of his ACL recovery - including Wednesday's practice that led off with an interception in 11-on-11s. Plus, we reflect on the rest of the Bengals' stars continuing to shine in camp practices and the limited game action we...

The Cincinnati Bengals have one more preseason practice on Thursday, and as the regular season is around the corner, starting cornerback Chidobe Awuzie has impressed at every step of his ACL recovery - including Wednesday's practice that led off with an interception in 11-on-11s. Plus, we reflect on the rest of the Bengals' stars continuing to shine in camp practices and the limited game action we...

In our final mailbag of Cincinnati Bengals training camp, we break down when we expect Joe Burrow to return to practice, and a littany of 53-man roster related questions. Jackson Carman clearly has value as a backup left tackle, and Max Scharping has the lead in the first IOL off the bench race, but who else fits to fill out the backup offensive line? Plus, we talk about potential shocking roster...

In our final mailbag of Cincinnati Bengals training camp, we break down when we expect Joe Burrow to return to practice, and a littany of 53-man roster related questions. Jackson Carman clearly has value as a backup left tackle, and Max Scharping has the lead in the first IOL off the bench race, but who else fits to fill out the backup offensive line? Plus, we talk about potential shocking roster...

Mike Santagata (@bengals_sans) joins the show to break down the preseason tape on Jake Browning and Trevor Siemian, the backup offensive linemen, Chris Evans and Chase Brown, and Charlie Jones and Andrei Iosivas. We talk about how they're faring through the preseason as they compete for roster spots and playing time. Plus, get injury updates as Joe Burrow and Chidobe Awuzie seem to be progressing....

Mike Santagata (@bengals_sans) joins the show to break down the preseason tape on Jake Browning and Trevor Siemian, the backup offensive linemen, Chris Evans and Chase Brown, and Charlie Jones and Andrei Iosivas. We talk about how they're faring through the preseason as they compete for roster spots and playing time. Plus, get injury updates as Joe Burrow and Chidobe Awuzie seem to be progressing....