Bengals cut candidates, roster bubble update after NFL draft
With the NFL draft over and the roster loaded, the Bengals have some notable names on the roster bubble going into the summer.
In the wake of the NFL draft and some reported undrafted free agent signings , the Cincinnati Bengals have now refreshed the roster and depth chart in interesting ways. With an influx of so much talent, there’s a new look at some possible cut candidates who will now either be fighting for jobs or outright roster spots going into the summer. That’s especially the case this offseason with the Bengals in such a win-now mode.
They attacked safety and defensive end at the top of the free-agent market, made the trade for Dexter Lawrence, then aggressively went after upgrades to rotational roles and depth across the roster. Here’s a quick rundown of an updated roster bubble for the Bengals after the draft. Bengals cut candidates, roster bubble after NFL draft WR Mitch Tinsley and Kendric Pryor As expected, the Bengals attacked wideout, especially the third spot that has underwhelmed for the better part of a year.
It’s unlikely to put Andrei Iosvias in actual roster danger, but his role in the rotation could be up for grabs. Rookie draft pick Colbie Young is that talented . And it’s going to put pressure on budding in-house favorites on the tail end of the depth chart, like Mitch Tinsley and Kendric Pryor, who aren’t as good as Charlie Jones on special teams.
OL Jalen Rivers Here’s an underrated one to consider. The Bengals are only going to keep so many interior offensive linemen. Dylan Fairchild, Ted Karras and Dalton Risner are the starters.