On a short turnaround to Thursday’s preseason finale, the Cincinnati Bengals have already issued their third depth chart.
Like those before it, the depth chart is about as “unofficial’ as it gets and more something for the team to check off a required list before kickoff.
Still, there are some interesting things going on worth pointing out:
- For all the speculation about rookie WR Jermaine Burton, his spot on the depth chart hasn’t changed, and he’s not one of the many names listed on the special teams returners section.
- Then again, RB Chris Evans, now on injured reserve, is still listed on the back end of the kickoff returner spot.
- The upstart Jaxson Kirkland who was promoted to second-team tackle in the second preseason game is still on the list as a guard, so take that with a grain of salt.
- Exciting draft pick TE Erick All is fourth on this rendition of the chart, although notably above Tanner McLachlan.
- Fan favorite and undrafted breakout LB Maema Njongmeta is still buried on this chart, but that doesn’t figure to be the case by cut-down day.
- This chart still has CB DJ Turner over Dax Hill, but it’s near-impossible to see that being true by Week 1.
The chart, courtesy of CLNS Media’s Mike Petraglia:
Bengals depth chart Preseason Week 3 vs. Colts: pic.twitter.com/lLp1oUrxs8
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) August 19, 2024
