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Cincinnati could use a younger backup.
Bengals look into 8604-yard QB as long-term depth chart possibility originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Cincinnati Bengals probably need a new long-term backup QB.
This offseason, Jake Browning left, and they've currently brought aboard Josh Johnson. Given Joe Burrow's occasional health issues, they might want to think about more than just Johnson. Maybe Joe Flacco is still in play, but he and Johnson are both nearing the end of the road.
Cincinnati could start considering something longer-lasting. The guy they're looking into right now: Rutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis. NFL Draft writer Ryan Fowler reports that Kaliakmanis is taking a "30 visit" to Cincinnati, meaning he's one of the prospects they really want to get to know.
MORE: Why the Kansas City Chiefs traded for Justin Fields Kaliakmanis began his college career with a pair of seasons at Minnesota before ending it with two campaigns at Rutgers. His passing yardage increased each year of his college career, allowing him to total 8,604 passing yards with 55 touchdowns compared to 27 interceptions. He also ran for 459 yards and 10 TDs in his college career.