Bengals roster 2023: Depth chart, 53-man predictions…

Bengals roster 2023: Depth chart, 53-man predictions after draft

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

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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
NT: D.J. Reader, Josh Tupou (5T),
Domenique Davis
RDE: Trey Hendrickson, Myles Murphy, Joseph Ossai, Tarell Basham, Raymond Johnson III