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Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie took part in 7-on-7 team drills for the first time since his ACL surgery on Sunday, marking a big step toward his full recovery with Week 1 a few weeks away. Plus, we revisit "stock up, stock down" after preseason week 2, including Chris Evans and Max Scharping as two clear winners this preseason. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://jo...

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie took part in 7-on-7 team drills for the first time since his ACL surgery on Sunday, marking a big step toward his full recovery with Week 1 a few weeks away. Plus, we revisit "stock up, stock down" after preseason week 2, including Chris Evans and Max Scharping as two clear winners this preseason. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://jo...

Mike Hilton and Joseph Ossai combined for a redzone takeaway for the starting defense to get off the field without allowing points, Jonah Williams played well at right tackle, and Jake Browning outplayed Trevor Siemian on Friday night in a tying effort from the Cincinnati Bengals. We break all that down and get into some other standouts and questions, including the backup offensive line battle, Ch...

Mike Hilton and Joseph Ossai combined for a redzone takeaway for the starting defense to get off the field without allowing points, Jonah Williams played well at right tackle, and Jake Browning outplayed Trevor Siemian on Friday night in a tying effort from the Cincinnati Bengals. We break all that down and get into some other standouts and questions, including the backup offensive line battle, Ch...

The Cincinnati Bengals will play their defensive starters against the Atlanta Falcons, and treat us to fun matchups like Trey Hendrickson against Jake Matthews, DJ Reader against Chris Lindstrom, and Atlanta's talented skill players Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts, and Drake London. But even after the starters, we'll be watching for consistency from the backup quarterbacks as Jake Browning and Trevor S...

The Cincinnati Bengals will play their defensive starters against the Atlanta Falcons, and treat us to fun matchups like Trey Hendrickson against Jake Matthews, DJ Reader against Chris Lindstrom, and Atlanta's talented skill players Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts, and Drake London. But even after the starters, we'll be watching for consistency from the backup quarterbacks as Jake Browning and Trevor S...

The new-look secondary featuring Dax Hill and Nick Scott will get some reps with the rest of the Cincinnati Bengals' defensive starters against Desmond Ridder, Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts, and the Atlanta Falcons offense on Friday. As of Wednesday, our understanding is that the offensive starters will not play, and the way the backup QBs have been playing in practice, it's fair to ask what the poin...

The new-look secondary featuring Dax Hill and Nick Scott will get some reps with the rest of the Cincinnati Bengals' defensive starters against Desmond Ridder, Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts, and the Atlanta Falcons offense on Friday. As of Wednesday, our understanding is that the offensive starters will not play, and the way the backup QBs have been playing in practice, it's fair to ask what the poin...

Projecting the 53-Man Roster after one preseason game is probably a little premature, and there are still some very difficult decisions looming for the Cincinnati Bengals front office and coaching staff. How many running backs, cornerbacks, and safeties make the team? Does anyone challenge Trey Hill at backup center? Can DJ Ivey beat Sidney Jones IV for the last cornerback spot? Is Tanner Hudson t...

Projecting the 53-Man Roster after one preseason game is probably a little premature, and there are still some very difficult decisions looming for the Cincinnati Bengals front office and coaching staff. How many running backs, cornerbacks, and safeties make the team? Does anyone challenge Trey Hill at backup center? Can DJ Ivey beat Sidney Jones IV for the last cornerback spot? Is Tanner Hudson t...

Jake Browning and Trevor Siemian seem to be getting worse the longer training camp goes on, which creates an unsettling question for the Cincinnati Bengals as they try to figure out who their new backup QB will be in 2023. We also get into some of the other biggest lingering roster questions that could impact the gameday actives, including the pass protecting running back and backup offensive line...

Jake Browning and Trevor Siemian seem to be getting worse the longer training camp goes on, which creates an unsettling question for the Cincinnati Bengals as they try to figure out who their new backup QB will be in 2023. We also get into some of the other biggest lingering roster questions that could impact the gameday actives, including the pass protecting running back and backup offensive line...

After Preseason Week 1, several Cincinnati Bengals made their case for a roster spot with strong play against the Green Bay Packers. D'Ante Smith, Chris Evans, Andrei Iosivas, and Tycen Anderson all stood out on the field, while Jackson Carman's 4th quarter and the backup quarterbacks have work to do. Plus, who did and didn't play tells us more about some of the locks for the roster, barring injur...

After Preseason Week 1, several Cincinnati Bengals made their case for a roster spot with strong play against the Green Bay Packers. D'Ante Smith, Chris Evans, Andrei Iosivas, and Tycen Anderson all stood out on the field, while Jackson Carman's 4th quarter and the backup quarterbacks have work to do. Plus, who did and didn't play tells us more about some of the locks for the roster, barring injur...

While the Cincinnati Bengals lost their first preseason game to the Green Bay Packers on Friday night, what mattered most was that Joe Burrow took a big visible step in his calf strain recovery, and most of the players that are going to be relied upon to contribute to the 2023 Bengals showed at least something to hang their hat on. We break down Burrow's appearance pregame, Jackson Carman's issues...

While the Cincinnati Bengals lost their first preseason game to the Green Bay Packers on Friday night, what mattered most was that Joe Burrow took a big visible step in his calf strain recovery, and most of the players that are going to be relied upon to contribute to the 2023 Bengals showed at least something to hang their hat on. We break down Burrow's appearance pregame, Jackson Carman's issues...

Breaking down the key roster battles and rookies that need to show up in the Cincinnati Bengals' first preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Paycor Stadium. We get our first look at Myles Murphy putting his athletic tools to use at game speed, DJ Turner and DJ Ivey getting an extended look at corner to show how ready they are to contribute in 2023, Charlie Jones and Andrei Iosivas have a...

Breaking down the key roster battles and rookies that need to show up in the Cincinnati Bengals' first preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Paycor Stadium. We get our first look at Myles Murphy putting his athletic tools to use at game speed, DJ Turner and DJ Ivey getting an extended look at corner to show how ready they are to contribute in 2023, Charlie Jones and Andrei Iosivas have a...

Joe Burrow made his first appearance at Cincinnati Bengals training camp practices since his calf injury, two fights broke out involving the same Packers offensive lineman, and all the takeaways from a day the defenses led the way for both teams. For the defense, Trey Hendrickson, DJ Reader, and Mike Hilton made splash plays and we saw new alignments for the safety trio of Dax Hill, Nick Scott, an...

Joe Burrow made his first appearance at Cincinnati Bengals training camp practices since his calf injury, two fights broke out involving the same Packers offensive lineman, and all the takeaways from a day the defenses led the way for both teams. For the defense, Trey Hendrickson, DJ Reader, and Mike Hilton made splash plays and we saw new alignments for the safety trio of Dax Hill, Nick Scott, an...

The Cincinnati Bengals may not play their starters in 2023 preseason games, so the joint practice will be a great opportunity to see Jonah Williams and Orlando Brown go full speed against another team's pass rush, and Jaire Alexander brings a fun challenge to town for Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. We break down those matchups and everything else we'll be watching for in the most anticipated pract...

The Cincinnati Bengals may not play their starters in 2023 preseason games, so the joint practice will be a great opportunity to see Jonah Williams and Orlando Brown go full speed against another team's pass rush, and Jaire Alexander brings a fun challenge to town for Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. We break down those matchups and everything else we'll be watching for in the most anticipated pract...

Multiple coaches and players have echoed that Jonah Williams' transition to right tackle has been better than expected and that you wouldn't know he was going through a position change. We also catch up on a few days' worth of practice notes, including what's going on with the backup OL competition, how they're using Daxton Hill and Nick Scott, Brad Robbins hitting impressive punts, and rookie CBs...

Multiple coaches and players have echoed that Jonah Williams' transition to right tackle has been better than expected and that you wouldn't know he was going through a position change. We also catch up on a few days' worth of practice notes, including what's going on with the backup OL competition, how they're using Daxton Hill and Nick Scott, Brad Robbins hitting impressive punts, and rookie CBs...

Logan Wilson joins Germaine Pratt in the Cincinnati Bengals 3rd round linebacker extension club, and we break down what the deal means for the team's immediate and long-term future. Plus, we've had two more days of Bengals camp practices and get to a few of the top takeaways as we've finally arrived to the week of the Bengals' first preseason game. Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! htt...