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Bengals' Jeff Luc switching from linebacker to fullback

Will playing fullback give Luc a better shot at landing a spot on the 53-man roster?

Tyler Eifert's injury is starting to shake things up. The tight end's absence has given some players an opportunity to prove themselves, while it has caused the Bengals to take certain actions with others. One move the Bengals have made in response to Eifert's injury is converting former linebacker Jeff Luc to fullback.

Linebacker has quickly become one of the most crowded position groups on the Bengals. With Vontaze Burfict, Rey Maualuga, Vincent Rey, Karlos Dansby, P.