The Cincinnati Bengals announced their 53-man roster on Tuesday, and there are certain areas they simply must add to before Week 1 kicks off.
While stashing certain players on the practice squad could be feasible, there's always the option to sign them to the active roster. That might mean relegating some incumbent survivors to the taxi squad, but it's all about maximizing talent on Game Dey.
This collection of five players could very well become dated in short order. Nevertheless, here's a look at a mix of veterans and young up-and-comers who could prove to be key assets to the Bengals this season.