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Bengals kept zero undrafted rookies on initial 53-man roster

For the first time in years, the Cincinnati Bengals’ 53-man roster didn’t include any college free agent they added during the offseason.

Due to COVID-19, many draft prospects didn’t get pro days or private workouts with teams. In addition, the elimination of preseason games was another road block for undrafted rookies. There’s only so much that you can do in practices and two scrimmages.

Players like Trey Dishon, Josh Knipfel, and Marcel Spears Jr. might have had a shot at making the roster during a normal year, but couldn’t break through.