The Cincinnati Bengals remade the roster this offseason through free agency and the draft, never mind the big-name departures.
Much of the Bengals 53-man depth chart changes will happen on the defensive side of the ball, where mainstays like Germaine Pratt and Sam Hubbard are out and even rookies can step into major starting roles.
Here’s a quick rundown of an updated 53-man roster prediction heading into July.
Quarterback
(2): Joe Burrow, Jake BrowningCut: Logan Woodside, Payton Thorne
Running back
(3): Chase Brown, Samaje Perine, Zack MossCut: Gary Brightwell, Tahj Brooks, Quali Conley, Kendall Milton
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Wide receiver
(6): Ja’Marr Chase, Jermaine Burton, Tee Higgins, Andrei Iosivas, Charlie Jones, Jordan MooreCut: Cole Burgess, Jamoi Mayes, Rashod Owens, Mitchell Tinsley, Isaiah Williams, Kendric Pryor
Tight end
(4): Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample, Tanner Hudson, Tanner McLachlanCut: Cam Grandy, Kole TaylorIR: Erick All Jr.
Offensive line
(10): Orlando Brown Jr., Cordell Volson, Ted Karras, Matt Lee, Dylan Fairchild, Lucas Patrick, Amarius Mims, Cody Ford, Jaxson Kirkland, Jalen RiversCut: Devin Cochran, Seth McLaughlin, Tashawn Manning, Andrew Coker, Caleb Etienne, Andrew Stueber
Defensive line
(10): T.J. Slaton, B.J. Hill, Kris Jenkins, McKinnley Jackson, Trey Hendrickson, Joseph Ossai, Cedric Johnson, Myles Murphy, Cam Sample, Shemar StewartCut: Raymond Johnson III, Isaiah Thomas, Dante Barnett, Howard Cross III, Eric Gregory
Linebacker
(5): Logan Wilson, Maema Njongmeta, Barrett Carter, Oren Burks, Demetrius Knight Jr.Cut: Shaka Heyward, Craig Young, Joe Giles-Harris
Cornerback
(6): Dax Hill, DJ Turner, Cam Taylor-Britt, Josh Newton, DJ Ivey, Jalen DavisCut: Nate Brooks, Jalen Davis, Lance Robinson, Bralyn Lux, Marco Wilson
Safety
(4): Jordan Battle, Geno Stone, Tycen Anderson, Daijahn AnthonyCut: P.J. Jules, Jaylen Key, Shaquan Loyal
Special Teams
(3): Evan McPherson, Ryan Rehkow, Cal AdomitisCut: William Wagner
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This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Cincinnati Bengals’ 53-man roster projection following 2025 offseason
Reporting by Chris Roling, Bengals Wire / Bengals Wire
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