08-27-2024, 06:05 PM
How many teams have 10 draft picks plus 2 rookie FA's make their roster? This is a great look from an article on the Bengals website. We may hit the waiver wire so not set in stone, but he a very young team again.
https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-2024-roster-cuts-rookies-fire-a-depth-charge
With a rookie class that took over the back of the 53-man roster that was unveiled Tuesday, the Bengals kept that delicate balance of youth and experience that has made them one of the NFL's winningest teams over the last three seasons.
The average age is 25.8, even younger than last season's 25.95, when Elias rated them with the third-youngest active Opening Day roster in the NFL.
But the Bengals also have their most 30-year-olds in a couple of seasons, led by two on the offensive line in 31-year-olds Ted Karras and Trent Brown.
All ten draft picks made it, as well as rookie free agents Maema Njongmeta, a linebacker from Wisconsin, and punter Ryan Rehkow of BYU.
But injuries could alter the roster as soon as Wednesday, when the Bengals could tap the waiver wire to get a little bit healthier for the Sept. 8 opener against the Patriots.
When they put defensive end Myles Murphy (knee) on injured reserve-return, that left them with only four edge players. Also on the IR-return list is punter Brad Robbins (hip). They're eligible to return after the fourth week.
https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-2024-roster-cuts-rookies-fire-a-depth-charge
With a rookie class that took over the back of the 53-man roster that was unveiled Tuesday, the Bengals kept that delicate balance of youth and experience that has made them one of the NFL's winningest teams over the last three seasons.
The average age is 25.8, even younger than last season's 25.95, when Elias rated them with the third-youngest active Opening Day roster in the NFL.
But the Bengals also have their most 30-year-olds in a couple of seasons, led by two on the offensive line in 31-year-olds Ted Karras and Trent Brown.
All ten draft picks made it, as well as rookie free agents Maema Njongmeta, a linebacker from Wisconsin, and punter Ryan Rehkow of BYU.
But injuries could alter the roster as soon as Wednesday, when the Bengals could tap the waiver wire to get a little bit healthier for the Sept. 8 opener against the Patriots.
When they put defensive end Myles Murphy (knee) on injured reserve-return, that left them with only four edge players. Also on the IR-return list is punter Brad Robbins (hip). They're eligible to return after the fourth week.
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