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4 Bengals who need to see more playing time after the bye week
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When the Cincinnati Bengals dealt veteran linebacker Logan Wilson away to the Cowboys early in the morning on the day of the trade deadline, many fans assumed that they were officially selling and tossing in the towel on the season. While Wilson had lost a step and hadn't been as good as he was in previous years in coverage, he was still a valued member of the defense, a captain, and much better than the rookies who he was sidelined for. However, that was not the case. Sticking to their usual script, the front office remained quiet as the 4 o'clock deadline approached, not making any more trades. Most notably, despite half-hearted efforts to do so, they ultimately didn't end up trading away Trey Hendrickson. It would have made a lot of sense to do so, since he would have netted the most draft capital out of anyone on the defense and is on an expiring contract, yet he remains a Bengal for at least the rest of the 2025 season. So, that makes their goals for the season clear: win and somehow find a way into Jan

This article first appeared on Stripe Hype and was syndicated with permission.

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