The Cincinnati Bengals are a lot thinner at edge rusher than they were two weeks ago when they made former first-round pick Shemar Stewart inactive. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor acknowledged that now the team is going to need to…
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor announced that edge rusher Shemar Stewart will receive an expanded role against the Atlanta Falcons. Stewart, a former first-round pick and subject of trade rumors, was benched and made inactive two weeks prior. However, Taylor confirmed the team remains high on his talent and is ready to rely on him amid injuries at defensive end.
The Bengals face depth issues after rookie Cashius Howell was ruled out with an injury, while Cedric Johnson is considered a game-time decision. Taylor praised Stewart's preparation and mindset despite having played only 23 snaps this season, likely ending trade speculation ahead of the November 10 deadline.
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