The Cincinnati Bengals enter Week 9 with a stacked 53-man roster that is mostly healthy and a quality practice squad with plenty of players capable of coming up and helping in a pinch.
Good thing, too, because Week 9 is a “Sunday Night Football” showdown against the Buffalo Bills, a rematch of the two games they played last year and a game with direct AFC playoff seeding implications.
A good roster doesn’t mean the team shouldn’t look to make an upgrade at the NFL trade deadline, though, so we put together a primer for that , too.
Here’s a look at the Bengals 53-man roster and practice squad by jersey number.
Oct 29, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) scores a touchdown against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Isaiah Oliver (26) during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Cincinnati Bengals place kicker Evan McPherson (2) celebrates kicking a field goal against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) looks towards Cleveland Browns fans in the closing moments of the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cincinnati.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 29: Joe Burrow #9 and Jake Browning #6 of the Cincinnati Bengals walk onto the field prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 29: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Bengals punter Brad Robbins (10) lines up to punt the ball away in the second quarter of the NFL Week 1 game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium in downtown Cleveland on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. The Browns led 10-0 at halftime.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Trenton Irwin (16) and wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) record a video clip after the fourth quarter of of the NFL Week 11 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. The Bengals won 37-30.Cincinnati Bengals At Pittsburgh Steelers Week 11
Oct 15, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback DJ Turner II (20) (left) and Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) (right) walk off the field at the conclusion of an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton (21) reacts after a play against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (22) walks off the field after the victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Dax Hill (23) reacts after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (not pictured) in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 26, 2023; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals halfback Chris Evans (25) during training camp at Kettering Health Practice Fields. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 11, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Tycen Anderson (26) reacts after making an interception against the Green Bay Packers in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 28, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) participates in drills during training camp at the practice fields next to Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer-USA TODAY Sports
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 08: Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals prepares to take the field before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Sep 17, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (29) reacts after a penalty is called against him in the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Trayveon Williams (32) celebrates after a Bengals touchdown during the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Nick Scott (33) runs onto the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Jalen Davis (35) breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tyler Johnson during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive back DJ Ivey participates in drills during the team’s rookie mini camp, Friday, May 12, 2023, inside the team’s indoor practice bubble in Cincinnati.
Sep 29, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals long snapper Cal Adomitis (48) looks on during warmups before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene/Cincinnati Enquirer via USA TODAY NETWORK
Feb 8, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Joe Bachie (49) and defensive end Wyatt Hubert (56) arrive at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center in anticiption of Super Bowl LVI. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 27, 2020; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals linebackers Markus Bailey(left)and Austin Calitro(47) knock down tight end Jordan Franks(88)during training camp at the teams practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
July 31, 2023; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) smiles as he walks between drills during NFL training camp practice, Monday, July 31, 2023, in Cincinnati. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 27, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Devin Harper (50) during training camp at Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) reacts after the victory over the Carolina Panthers at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) rushes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a pre-season NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Cincinnati Bengals’ Akeem Davis-Gaither participates in a drill during an NFL football practice in Cincinnati, Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Oct 8, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Cody Ford (61) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Cincinnati Bengals center Trey Hill plays during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Dec 11, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras (64) walks off the field after the victory over the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 18: Joe Burrow #9 and Alex Cappa #65 of the Cincinnati Bengals on the field after a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Bengals offensive line coach Frank Pollack, left, talks with Cincinnati Bengals guard Alex Cappa (65), Cincinnati Bengals guard Max Scharping (74) and Cincinnati Bengals guard Cordell Volson (67) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cincinnati.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 24: Josh Tupou #68 of the Cincinnati Bengals sacks Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Nick Grace/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle D’Ante Smith (70) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
CINCINNATI, OH – AUGUST 30: Jonah Williams #73 of the Cincinnati Bengals tosses a water bottle to the sideline before taking the field during a scrimmage at Paul Brown Stadium on August 30, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Oct 31, 2022; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals guard Max Scharping (74) warms up beforer an NFL Week 8 game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. Mandatory Credit: Albert Cesare-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (75) gets excited before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cincinnati Bengals guard Jackson Carman (79) during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – AUGUST 26: Wide receiver Andrei Iosivas #80 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a first half touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the first half of preseason game at FedExField on August 26, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Irv Smith Jr. (81) catches a pass in practice before the NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the San Francisco 49ers at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct 29, 2023.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 08: Tyler Boyd #83 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 08: Mitchell Wilcox #84 of the Cincinnati Bengals takes the field with teammates prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample (89) looks down to complete a catch during Cincinnati Bengals training camp practice, Friday, July 29, 2022, at the practice fields next to Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp July 29 0009
Oct 8, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) forces a fumble on Arizona Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs (9) in the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
October 29, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle BJ Hill (92) celebrates after recovering a fumble by the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) celebrates during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 29: Joseph Ossai #58 and Zach Carter #95 of the Cincinnati Bengals tackle Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter in the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 29, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Bengals Cam Sample (96) celebrates after a successful play during their game against the Seattle Seahawks at Paycor Stadium on Sunday October 15, 2023. Bengals were up 14-10 at halftime.
Carolina Panthers running back Spencer Brown (41) runs downfield as Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Jay Tufele (97) chases in the fourth quarter during a Week 9 NFL game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. Mandatory Credit: Albert Cesare-The EnquirerNfl Carolina Panthers At Cincinnati Bengals
July 31, 2023; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle DJ Reader (98) puts on his helmet during NFL training camp practice, Monday, July 31, 2023, in Cincinnati. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 28, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy (99) jogs between drills during training camp at the practice fields next to Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 28, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) takes the field during training camp at the practice fields next to Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA;Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets offensive lineman Devin Cochran (77) reacts during the second half against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jenn Finch-USA TODAY Sports
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 18: Charlie Jones #15 of the Cincinnati Bengals makes a reception during the third quarter of a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 18, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Oct 8, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Cincinnati Bengals helmet on the field at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Cincinnati Bengals’ Kendric Pryor makes a catch as he takes part in drills at the NFL football team’s rookie minicamp in Cincinnati, Friday, May 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
72 – Domenique Davis
34 – Demetric Felton
42 – Allan George
66 – Nate Gilliam
4 – AJ McCarron
93 – Jeff Gunter
50 – Shaka Heyward
87 – Tanner Hudson
12 – Shedrick Jackson
24 – Sidney Jones IV
60 – Jaxson Kirkland
18 – Kwamie Lassiter II
17 – Stanley Morgan
19 – Kendric Pryor
31 – Michael Thomas
82 — Zach Gentry