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Markus Bailey is now ready to contribute

The Cincinnati Bengals’ linebacking corps is finally coming together.

Logan Wilson was recently praised by defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.

Germaine Pratt continues to add to his game, and will contribute as a rangy linebacker in zone coverage.

And Akeem Davis-Gaither might be the best athlete among them. He should be featured more heavily in nickel downs.

Still, the team needs a fourth guy to emerge. And that could be second-year linebacker Markus Bailey.

Bailey lasted until the seventh round of the 2020 Draft due to injury concerns. With those seemingly behind him (for now), he could see far more snaps this season.