URGENT UPDATE: The Cincinnati Bengals have confirmed their inactive players for today’s pivotal matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, scheduled for October 15, 2023. With playoff implications on the line, fans are eager to know which players will not take the field.
In a significant boost for the Bengals, tight end Noah Fant and defensive tackle B.J. Hill are both active for the game. Fant, who ranks fourth on the team with 33 receptions and has three touchdown catches, leads all Bengals tight ends in key receiving categories. Hill, a vital part of the defense, has started every game this season and boasts 56 tackles, including four for loss.
However, the Bengals will be without cornerback Josh Newton (hamstring), who was also listed as questionable. Other notable absences include tight end Cam Grandy (chest), wide receiver Charlie Jones (ankle), and defensive end Joseph Ossai (ankle). Additionally, center Matt Lee (knee) has been ruled out but remains on the practice window for potential return.
The Bengals have elevated defensive tackle Howard Cross III and cornerback Bralyn Lux from the practice squad, adding depth to the roster as they prepare to face the Cardinals.
Here’s the complete list of Bengals inactives:
– #6 QB Jake Browning (emergency third quarterback)
– #15 WR Charlie Jones
– #28 CB Josh Newton
– #37 S PJ Jules
– #58 DE Joseph Ossai
– #85 TE Cam Grandy
– #94 DT Jordan Jefferson
On the Cardinals’ side, three key players will also miss the game, including safety Budda Baker and cornerbacks Kei’Trel Clark and Kalen King. This matchup is crucial for both teams as they vie for playoff positioning.
Stay tuned for live updates and reactions as the game unfolds in Cincinnati!
