Backing up Brown
Perine is listed as the No. 2 RB behind Chase Brown on the Bengals' unofficial depth chart.
In Cincinnati's preseason opener versus the Lions on Aug. 13, Perine was involved on the two drives in which Joe Burrow was leading the offense, and the running back had a seven-yard carry and gathered in both targets for 12 yards. While spelling Brown out of the backfield in 2025, Perine recorded 469 yards from scrimmage and three rushing TDs on 101 touches in 15 regular-season games. A similar workload can be expected from Perine in the coming campaign.
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Joe Burrow
Optimistic heading into 2026
Burrow said on teammate Ja'Marr Chase's (knee) podcast that the quarterback has high hopes for the Bengals in 2026 after the team's offseason personnel changes, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports Thursday.
Ja'Marr Chase
Doesn't practice Wednesday
Chase (knee) was present but not suited up at Wednesday's practice, Gabi Sorrentino of Fox 19 Cincinnati reports.
Tee Higgins
No practice Wednesday
Higgins (heel) didn't take part in practice Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Mike Gesicki
Poised to bounce back
Gesicki is slated to be the Bengals' top pass-catching tight end to begin the 2026 season.
Chase Brown
Primed for increased role
Brown is looking forward to an elevated role in the Bengals offense in 2026, Landon Belote of SI.com reports.
Tee Higgins
Dealing with heel injury
Higgins is tending to a heel contusion, but coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that it isn't considered to be a major concern ahead of Week 1, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Ja'Marr Chase
To be limited this week
Coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that Chase (knee) will be a limited participant in practice this week, and he "feels good about" where the wide receiver stands, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Dohnte Meyers
Makes Bengals' roster
Meyers has made the Bengals' initial 53-man roster, Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati reports.
Colbie Young
One catch in preseason finale
Young brought in one of three targets for nine yards in the Bengals' 30-13 preseason win over the Eagles on Friday.
Tahj Brooks
Busy night in preseason win
Brooks rushed six times for 22 yards, brought in his only target for minus-6 yards, returned one kickoff for 37 yards and lost a fumble in the Bengals' 30-13 preseason win over the Eagles on Friday.