Bengals rookie is on track to make the 53-man roster and the rest of the NFL forgot to draft him
The NFL has already passed him over by not selecting him in the 2024 NFL Draft. Now, after two preseason games with the Cincinnati Bengals, the rookie linebacker looks like a man on a mission.
Bengals roster update after Week 2 preseason game against Bears
The offensive line was most affected by the day’s events, with the team seemingly revamping almost the entire second line in hopes of giving new faces a chance to fill backup roles.
Resignation statement from Jeff Gunter of the Cincinnati Bengals
Gunter posted the following on his Instagram account: “I just wanted to clear up any confusion as I never made a public statement. I officially retired from the NFL earlier this week. I’m in good spirits, I just didn’t have the fire or drive to hit the pads anymore. I’m grateful to everyone who has supported me throughout my career and hope you will continue to do so as I move into the next phase of life.”
Analysis of the Bengals’ loss to the Bears in the NFL preseason
Bengals coach Zac Taylor said his regular players would not play in the second test game, but Chicago coach Matt Eberflus decided to use his starting lineup on offense and defense in the first two quarters.
Joe Burrow (wrist) of the Bengals declares ready for Week 1 against the Patriots
“When the first game comes, I’ll be ready,” Burrow said Thursday via the team’s official website. “It doesn’t matter if we have one or not. Another one would be nice, but I’ll be ready.”
Bengals substitutes get a lot of attention in loss to Bears
Caleb Williams, the Bears’ quarterback and No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, spiced up his home debut with a seven-yard touchdown that gave him a 10-0 lead late in the first half, but the Bengals’ secondary defense didn’t give him much room to maneuver.
Winners and losers of the Bengals’ 27-3 loss to the Bears in the preseason
Lee and Kirkland held up well and got valuable play against the Bears’ first-team defense. Both guys could be in position to make the roster.
