Bengals Bubble Watch: 3 Veterans Who Could Face Surprising Training Camp Cuts
As NFL training camps progress, three Cincinnati Bengals players face uncertain futures despite their previous draft status and expectations. Here are the surprising candidates who might not make the final 53-man roster:
Michael Jordan (OG)
- 2019 fourth-round pick from Ohio State
- Started 19 of 27 games in two seasons
- PFF grade of 55.7 last season
- Partially responsible for Joe Burrow's season-ending injury
- Low dead cap hit ($240K) if released
- Facing competition from Xavier Su'a-Filo and Jackson Carman
Billy Price (C)
- 2018 first-round pick from Ohio State
- Lost starting center role
- Played only 20% of snaps in 2020
- PFF grade of 50.7 last season
- Team declined fifth-year option
- Future depends on Trey Hopkins' ACL recovery
- Team exploring other backup options, including Austin Reiter
Renell Wren (DT)
- 2019 fourth-round pick
- Missed entire 2020 season due to injury
- Limited action in rookie year (11 games, 8 tackles)
- Currently third-string behind multiple veterans
- Four new defensive line draft picks further threaten position
- Another potential missed draft investment
These players must show significant improvement during training camp to secure their roster spots for the upcoming season.
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