Bengals 53-man roster prediction has several stunners, dubious depth at key positions

Oct 8, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback DJ Ivey (38) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesWe'll have a better grasp of how the Cincinnati Bengals plan to structure their team here soon once news starts surfacing of en masse cuts to the roster until they reach that magic number 53.

There ought to be several follow-up transactions that will alter the makeup of the roster's back end, which could explain why certain needy positions are temporarily left so exposed in the predictions of some. My final prediction already went up after the preseason finale, linked here for…