The Cincinnati Bengals revamped the depth chart and projected 53-man roster when Duke Tobin and Co. added eight draft picks via the 2023 NFL draft.
Looking at things right after the draft, it seems there is a good chance perhaps six of those prospects could actually elbow their way into a final 53-man roster spot.
That’s something made possible by drafting well for both need and value, getting rookies such as running backs and even later-round receivers whose versatile skill sets could make them valuable instant contributors.
With the draft in the rearview mirror now, here’s a look at the updated depth chart — with players projected to make the 53-man roster in italics.
Quarterback
- Starter: Joe Burrow
- Backup: Trevor Siemian, Jake Browning
Running back
- Starter: Joe Mixon
- Backups: Chase Brown, Trayveon Williams, Chris Evans
Wide receiver
- WR1: Ja’Marr Chase, Stanley Morgan, Kwamie Lassiter II
- Slot: Tyler Boyd, Charlie Jones, Trenton Irwin
- WR2: Tee Higgins, Andrei Iosivas, Trent Taylor
Tight end
- Starter: Irv Smith Jr.
- Backup: Devin Asiasi, Drew Sample, Tanner Hudson, Nick Bowers
Offensive line
- LT: Orlando Brown Jr., Jackson Carman, D’Ante Smith, Devin Cochran
- LG: Cordell Volson, Max Scharping, Nate Gilliam
- C: Ted Karras, Trey Hill, Ben Brown
- RG: Alex Cappa, Max Scharping
- RT: La’el Collins, Jonah Williams, Cody Ford, Hakeem Adeniji
Defensive line
- LDE: Sam Hubbard, Cam Sample, Jeff Gunter, Owen Carney
- 3T: B.J. Hill, Zach Carter, Jay Tufele
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NT: D.J. Reader, Josh Tupou (5T),
Domenique Davis - RDE: Trey Hendrickson, Myles Murphy, Joseph Ossai, Tarell Basham, Raymond Johnson III
Linebacker
- LB: Logan Wilson, Markus Bailey, Joe Bachie
- LB: Germaine Pratt, Akeem Davis-Gaither, Keandre Jones
Cornerback
- CB: Chidobe Awuzie, DJ Turner, Allan George
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CB: Cam Taylor-Britt, Sidney Jones IV,
Marvell Tell III - NCB: Mike Hilton, Jalen Davis, DJ Ivey
Safety
- S: Nick Scott, Jordan Battle, Michael Thomas
- S: Dax Hill, Tycen Anderson, Yusuf Corker
Special Teams
K: Evan McPherson
P: Brad Robbins, Drue Chrisman
LS: Cal Adomitis
KR: Charlie Jones, Trayveon Williams
PR: Charlie Jones