The biggest early surprise in Cincinnati Bengals training camp

When it comes to the biggest early surprise for the Cincinnati Bengals at 2024 training camp, there are several viable candidates. Second-year running back Chase Brown has been turning heads while getting plenty of reps with the first team offense, and third-year defensive player Dax Hill has made a smooth transition from safety to cornerback. Both of those developments are somewhat surprising, but the biggest early surprise of training camp for the Bengals has to be the play of second-year wide receiver Andrei Iosivas. Iosivas had a very modest rookie campaign in 2023 playing behind the likes of Ja'marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd. In 16 games (and one start) for Cincinnati as a rookie, Iosivas recorded 15 receptions for 116 yards and four touchdowns. Sure, there were some flashes, but Cincinnati's other star receivers dominated the headlines. Heading into camp, Iosivas' development wasn't a central storyline. The long-term futures of Chase and Higgins were the main receiver-related stories, followed