Cincinnati Bengals news hit mostly expected notes as the team started prep for the Week 18 season finale against the Cleveland Browns.
There, the team issued its first depth chart of the week, which featured big names like Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
There were also some really interesting takeaways from comments made by coaches about the likes of younger players such as rookie running back Chase Brown.
Wednesday night, the NFL also pulled back the curtain on the initial Pro Bowl rosters, which has a way of sparking debates.
Here’s a look at the must-know Bengals news, notes and quotes for January 4.
Bigger role for Chase Brown?
New comments from a Bengals coach hint at a bigger role for rookie Chase Brown next year…which could have a pretty big impact on Joe Mixon.
The Joseph Ossai question
What’s up with Joseph Ossai? has been one of the more common questions around the team this year. A Bengals coach might’ve just provided the answer.
Two stars to the Pro Bowl
Two Bengals stars — both expected names — are on their way to the Pro Bowl, with two more players listed as alternates.
Trey Hendrickson's epic pace
Hendrickson could make some Bengals franchise history after Week 18 if he indeed ends up leading the NFL in sacks.
Ja'Marr Chase on his latest Pro Bowl -- Bengals.com
Here’s how Chase is feeling after his third straight Pro Bowl: “It’s a good and a bad at the end of the day. It’s bad I’m going because it means I’m not going to the Super Bowl. But it’s a good thing to have. When I heard I got three, I looked up A.J. to see how many he had. Seven. I just kept that with me as motivation. It’s something to attack, but it’s not the goal at the end of the day.”
