The Cincinnati Bengals have released their first official depth chart of the 2025 NFL season.
The most notable development is at right guard, where Lucas Patrick is listed as the starting right guard for the time being, while the recently signed Dalton Risner is the backup.
Another big development comes at cornerback, where Cam Taylor-Britt and DJ Turner are the starting boundary cornerbacks, while Dax Hill is the nickelback. There was talk this offseason that Hill could stick to the boundary and Josh Newton take over the slot, but for now, it appears Hill is going to be the slot man, replacing the departed Mike Hilton.
Second-round rookie Demetrius Knight was able to hold off veteran Oren Burks to be the second starting linebacker next to Logan Wilson.
Third-round rookie Dylan Fairchild is officially the starting left guard, though that’s been just about set in stone since he was drafted in April.
Finally, Joseph Ossai won the second starting defensive end spot across from Trey Hendrickson. That was the expectation all along, though first-round pick Shemar Stewart will certainly challenge to take that spot from Ossai before the season ends.
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