The Bengals found an unexpected diamond in the rough with the fourth-year linebacker. After bouncing around the league, might he finally have found a home in Cincinnati after an outstanding preseason?
The preseason isn't just about getting starters their needed reps and getting into playing shape. It's a handful of weeks to gauge the depth of the overall roster as back-end players get extended game action. Across the league many underdog players make their mark in the preseason, with many getting jobs either with the club they entered camp with or grabbing another opportunity after being released.
Consider Chris Carter as an example of such for the Cincinnati Bengals.