The Cincinnati Bengals have made significant roster changes to address injuries on their defensive line. The team signed veteran defensive tackle **Lawrence Guy** to bolster their injury-depleted front. Guy, a 14-year NFL veteran, brings experience from his time with the Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, San Diego Chargers, Baltimore Ravens, and most recently, the New England Patriots, where he played from 2017 to 2023. With 177 regular-season games and 13 postseason appearances under his belt, Guy is expected to provide much-needed depth and leadership for the Bengals’ defense, particularly as starters **B.J. Hill** and **Sheldon Rankins** are sidelined with hamstring injuries.
Additionally, both rookie defensive tackles, **Kris Jenkins** and **McKinnley Jackson**, are also injured, leaving the Bengals thin at the position. The signing of Guy aims to stabilize the defensive interior during this challenging time.
On the flip side, the Bengals released defensive lineman **KJ Henry**, signaling a shift in the team’s strategy to find more experienced options to fill the gaps in the defense.
In other Bengals news, former second-round pick **Jackson Carman** has found a new home with the Miami Dolphins, signing to their practice squad. Carman, who struggled to find consistency during his time in Cincinnati, will look for a fresh start in Miami.
Meanwhile, Cowboys’ star **Micah Parsons** voiced his opinion on the Bengals’ recent loss to the Chiefs, suggesting that the referees favored the Chiefs in some key moments. Parsons emphasized, however, that the Bengals can’t leave games up to the refs.
Off the field, the Bengals are also involved in discussions about a proposed $1.25 billion makeover of **Paycor Stadium**. The Hamilton County Commission is debating the terms of the new stadium lease, seeking improvements over the current deal, which heavily burdens taxpayers.
As the Bengals head into Week 3, questions remain about head coach **Zac Taylor**’s ability to lead the team after another 0-2 start. Despite slow starts in previous seasons, Taylor has managed to finish strong, but some believe this trend could eventually catch up to the team. Fans and analysts alike are wondering if Taylor can turn things around in 2024.