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Bengals 53-man roster, practice squad by jersey number ahead of Week 9

The Cincinnati Bengals enter Week 9 with a stacked 53-man roster that is mostly healthy and a quality practice squad with plenty of players capable of coming up and helping in a pinch.

Good thing, too, because Week 9 is a “Sunday Night Football” showdown against the Buffalo Bills, a rematch of the two games they played last year and a game with direct AFC playoff seeding implications.

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A good roster doesn’t mean the team shouldn’t look to make an upgrade at the NFL trade deadline, though, so we put together a primer for that, too.

Here’s a look at the Bengals 53-man roster and practice squad by jersey number.

1 -- WR Ja'Marr Chase

Oct 29, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) scores a touchdown against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Isaiah Oliver (26) during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

2 -- K Evan McPherson

Cincinnati Bengals place kicker Evan McPherson (2) celebrates kicking a field goal against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.

5 -- WR Tee Higgins

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) looks towards Cleveland Browns fans in the closing moments of the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cincinnati.

6 -- QB Jake Browning

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 29: Joe Burrow #9 and Jake Browning #6 of the Cincinnati Bengals walk onto the field prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images)

9 -- QB Joe Burrow

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 29: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images)

10 -- P Brad Robbins

Cincinnati Bengals punter Brad Robbins (10) lines up to punt the ball away in the second quarter of the NFL Week 1 game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium in downtown Cleveland on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. The Browns led 10-0 at halftime.

16 -- WR Trenton Irwin

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Trenton Irwin (16) and wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) record a video clip after the fourth quarter of of the NFL Week 11 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. The Bengals won 37-30.Cincinnati Bengals At Pittsburgh Steelers Week 11

20 -- CB DJ Turner II

Oct 15, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback DJ Turner II (20) (left) and Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) (right) walk off the field at the conclusion of an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports

21 -- CB Mike Hilton

Dec 26, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton (21) reacts after a play against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

22 -- CB Chidobe Awuzie

Oct 23, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (22) walks off the field after the victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

23 -- DB Dax Hill

Sep 25, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Dax Hill (23) reacts after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (not pictured) in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

25 -- RB Chris Evans

Jul 26, 2023; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals halfback Chris Evans (25) during training camp at Kettering Health Practice Fields. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

26 -- S Tycen Anderson

Aug 11, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Tycen Anderson (26) reacts after making an interception against the Green Bay Packers in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

27 -- S Jordan Battle

Jul 28, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) participates in drills during training camp at the practice fields next to Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer-USA TODAY Sports

28 -- RB Joe Mixon

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 08: Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals prepares to take the field before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

29 -- CB Cam Taylor-Britt

Sep 17, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (29) reacts after a penalty is called against him in the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

32 -- RB Trayveon Williams

Oct 31, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Trayveon Williams (32) celebrates after a Bengals touchdown during the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

33 -- S Nick Scott

Sep 25, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Nick Scott (33) runs onto the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

35 -- CB Jalen Davis

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Jalen Davis (35) breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tyler Johnson during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

38 -- CB DJ Ivey

Cincinnati Bengals defensive back DJ Ivey participates in drills during the team’s rookie mini camp, Friday, May 12, 2023, inside the team’s indoor practice bubble in Cincinnati.

48 -- LS Cal Adomitis

Sep 29, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals long snapper Cal Adomitis (48) looks on during warmups before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene/Cincinnati Enquirer via USA TODAY NETWORK

49 -- LB Joe Bachie

Feb 8, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Joe Bachie (49) and defensive end Wyatt Hubert (56) arrive at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center in anticiption of Super Bowl LVI. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

51 -- LB Markus Bailey

Aug 27, 2020; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals linebackers Markus Bailey(left)and Austin Calitro(47) knock down tight end Jordan Franks(88)during training camp at the teams practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

55 -- LB Logan Wilson

July 31, 2023; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) smiles as he walks between drills during NFL training camp practice, Monday, July 31, 2023, in Cincinnati. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports

56 -- LB Devin Harper

Jul 27, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Devin Harper (50) during training camp at Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

57 -- LB Germaine Pratt

Nov 6, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) reacts after the victory over the Carolina Panthers at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

58 -- DE Joseph Ossai

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) rushes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a pre-season NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)

59 -- LB Akeem Davis-Gaither

Cincinnati Bengals’ Akeem Davis-Gaither participates in a drill during an NFL football practice in Cincinnati, Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

61 -- OT Cody Ford

Oct 8, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Cody Ford (61) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

63 -- C Trey Hill

Cincinnati Bengals center Trey Hill plays during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

64 -- C Ted Karras

Dec 11, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras (64) walks off the field after the victory over the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

65 -- G Alex Cappa

TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 18: Joe Burrow #9 and Alex Cappa #65 of the Cincinnati Bengals on the field after a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

67 -- G Cordell Volson

Cincinnati Bengals offensive line coach Frank Pollack, left, talks with Cincinnati Bengals guard Alex Cappa (65), Cincinnati Bengals guard Max Scharping (74) and Cincinnati Bengals guard Cordell Volson (67) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cincinnati.

68 -- DT Josh Tupou

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 24: Josh Tupou #68 of the Cincinnati Bengals sacks Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Nick Grace/Getty Images)

70 -- G D'Ante Smith

Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle D’Ante Smith (70) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

73 -- OT Jonah Williams

CINCINNATI, OH – AUGUST 30: Jonah Williams #73 of the Cincinnati Bengals tosses a water bottle to the sideline before taking the field during a scrimmage at Paul Brown Stadium on August 30, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

74 -- G Max Scharping

Oct 31, 2022; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals guard Max Scharping (74) warms up beforer an NFL Week 8 game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. Mandatory Credit: Albert Cesare-USA TODAY Sports

75 -- OT Orlando Brown Jr.

Oct 15, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (75) gets excited before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

79 -- G Jackson Carman

Oct 17, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cincinnati Bengals guard Jackson Carman (79) during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

80 -- WR Andrei Iosivas

LANDOVER, MARYLAND – AUGUST 26: Wide receiver Andrei Iosivas #80 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a first half touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the first half of preseason game at FedExField on August 26, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

81 -- TE Irv Smith Jr.

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Irv Smith Jr. (81) catches a pass in practice before the NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the San Francisco 49ers at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct 29, 2023.

83 -- WR Tyler Boyd

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 08: Tyler Boyd #83 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

84 – Mitchell Wilcox

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 08: Mitchell Wilcox #84 of the Cincinnati Bengals takes the field with teammates prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

89 -- TE Drew Sample

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample (89) looks down to complete a catch during Cincinnati Bengals training camp practice, Friday, July 29, 2022, at the practice fields next to Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp July 29 0009

91 -- DE Trey Hendrickson

Oct 8, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) forces a fumble on Arizona Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs (9) in the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

92 -- DT B.J. Hill

October 29, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle BJ Hill (92) celebrates after recovering a fumble by the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

94 -- DE Sam Hubbard

Oct 15, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) celebrates during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

95 -- DL Zach Carter

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 29: Joseph Ossai #58 and Zach Carter #95 of the Cincinnati Bengals tackle Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter in the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 29, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

96 -- DL Cam Sample

Cincinnati Bengals Cam Sample (96) celebrates after a successful play during their game against the Seattle Seahawks at Paycor Stadium on Sunday October 15, 2023. Bengals were up 14-10 at halftime.

97 -- DT Jay Tufele

Carolina Panthers running back Spencer Brown (41) runs downfield as Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Jay Tufele (97) chases in the fourth quarter during a Week 9 NFL game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. Mandatory Credit: Albert Cesare-The EnquirerNfl Carolina Panthers At Cincinnati Bengals

98 -- DT DJ Reader

July 31, 2023; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle DJ Reader (98) puts on his helmet during NFL training camp practice, Monday, July 31, 2023, in Cincinnati. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports

99 -- DE Myles Murphy

Jul 28, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy (99) jogs between drills during training camp at the practice fields next to Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer-USA TODAY Sports

30 -- RB Chase Brown (IR)

Jul 28, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) takes the field during training camp at the practice fields next to Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer-USA TODAY Sports

76 -- OT Devin Cochran (IR)

Sep 4, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA;Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets offensive lineman Devin Cochran (77) reacts during the second half against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jenn Finch-USA TODAY Sports

15 -- WR Charlie Jones (IR)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 18: Charlie Jones #15 of the Cincinnati Bengals makes a reception during the third quarter of a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 18, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

69 -- DT Devonsha Maxwell (IR)

Oct 8, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Cincinnati Bengals helmet on the field at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Practice Squad

Cincinnati Bengals’ Kendric Pryor makes a catch as he takes part in drills at the NFL football team’s rookie minicamp in Cincinnati, Friday, May 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
  • 72 – Domenique Davis
  • 34 – Demetric Felton
  • 42 – Allan George
  • 66 – Nate Gilliam
  • 4 – AJ McCarron
  • 93 – Jeff Gunter
  • 50 – Shaka Heyward
  • 87 – Tanner Hudson
  • 12 – Shedrick Jackson
  • 24 – Sidney Jones IV
  • 60 – Jaxson Kirkland
  • 18 – Kwamie Lassiter II
  • 17 – Stanley Morgan
  • 19 – Kendric Pryor
  • 31 – Michael Thomas
  • 82 — Zach Gentry
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