The Cincinnati Bengals' defense showed out in Week 1 to drive a victorious effort, and it's a good thing, because they let some talented defenders leave the building this offseason.
A completely overhauled linebacker corps in Cincinnati now features apparent rookie stud Demetrius Knight Jr., former Eagles vet Oren Burks, and another 2025 draftee in Barrett Carter alongside longtime franchise cornerstone Logan Wilson.
Little chance anyone outside the greater Who Dey Nation knows much about the players the Bengals replaced at that position group, save for Germaine Pratt. However, I wanted to focus on another less-heralded guy who's paid his dues, and is making the most of his starting opportunity in Arizona.