Bengals Practice Squad

[MichaelWeston]

So far

 

TE Grandy

WR Burgess

WR Jackson

T Cochran

CB Davis

LB Heyward

WR Pryor

QB Woodside

OL Trey Hill

DT Dom Davis

S PJ Jules

CB Nate Brooks

NT Justin Rogers-Dallas 7th rounder 2024 https://www.nfl.com/prospects/justin-rogers/3200524f-4744-2916-1923-0e3e11415928

 

3 more spots

[MichaelWeston]

i would love Nate Gilliam back. He was solid. Harper too. 

[texbengal]

7 minutes ago, MichaelWeston said:

i would love Nate Gilliam back. He was solid. Harper too. 

 

Same. I wonder if they are evaluating other opportunities. Reportedly, Hayward had other interest and decided to stay. That may have been the case for some others, too.  

[MichaelWeston]

Justin Rogers

Overview

Rogers is a "what you see is what you get" nose tackle with a girthy build and film full of fistfights where he gives as well as he gets. He's built low to the ground and plays with a terrific anchor to ward off block finishes and stay on his feet. He has decent length for his size but not enough to consistently shed blocks, despite possessing the power to stack single blocks. Rogers is a drain-clogging nose capable of muddying the A-gaps for teams looking for depth and help slowing the run. 

Strengths

• Adequate initial hand strike to neutralize opponent's length.
• Girthy lower body with technique to plant a deep anchor.
• Stands his ground and comes out on the other side against double-teams.
• Upper-body power fuels his block destruction against single blocks.
• More than held his own in an early season battle against Georgia.
• Violent hitter when running backs tread into his gaps.

Weaknesses

• Not enough length for consistently clean stack-and-shed as two-gapper.
• Could struggle to stay ahead of the block against stretch-zone teams.
• Constricted lateral slides create a smaller tackle radius inside.
• Rushes with very short strides heading into the pocket.

[MichaelWeston]

27. JUSTIN ROGERS | Auburn 6024 | 322 lbs. | 4SR Detroit, Mich. (Oak Park) 9/12/2001 (age 22.62) #52

 

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES 2020: (7/2) 9 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 Kentucky; Pandemic-shortened season; Enrolled in July 2020 2021: (13/4) 16 2.5 1.5 0 0 0 Kentucky 2022: (13/12) 35 1.5 0.5 0 0 0 Kentucky 2023: (13/7) 17 2.0 1.0 0 0 0 Auburn; Enrolled in January 2023; East-West Shrine Bowl Total: (46/25) 77 7.0 4.0 0 0 0

 

HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP COMBINE 6024 330 10 1/8 33 79 - - - 24 1/2 8’3” 4.87 - 21 (no run or 3-cone — choice) PRO DAY 6026 322 9 3/4 32 3/4 79 1/4 5.53 3.06 1.86 26 8’5” - 8.17 - (stood on combine shuttle, bench press)

 

SUMMARY: Justin Rogers, the middle child of seven boys, was born and raised in Detroit and started playing football in sixth grade in the Detroit Police Athletic League. Two years later, he received his first scholarship offer (Kentucky) as an eighth grader. He was a four-year starter at Oak Park High and the top-ranked recruit in Michigan. He committed to Kentucky over Alabama and Georgia and played three seasons before transferring to Auburn for his senior year in 2023. There isn’t much mystery with Rogers, who has cement cleats, but blockers have a tough time moving him once he drops his weight and puts down roots (he plays heavy, which is both a good and bad thing). In the run game, he lacks range, but can push/reorganize bodies up front, creating opportunities for his teammates. Overall, Rogers is a short-area player with marginal length and pass-rush value, but he has the stoutness to be part of a rotation as an early down run stopper. GRADE: Priority Free Agent

[New Jersey Bengal]

Always liked Auburn players Pat Sims did a good job for us for quite a while

[claptonrocks]

12 minutes ago, New Jersey Bengal said:

Always liked Auburn players Par Sims did a good job for us for quite a while

Where did Carman go to college??

[New Jersey Bengal]

Just now, claptonrocks said:

Where did Carman go to college??

Clemson

[claptonrocks]

3 minutes ago, New Jersey Bengal said:

Clemson

Tks

[spicoli]

52 minutes ago, claptonrocks said:

Where did Carman go to college??

 

You've not heard of google?

 

 

[T-Dub]

6 minutes ago, spicoli said:

 

You've not heard of google?

 

 

 

Actually.. I run into a lot people with a degree from Google.  Not as many as graduated from Facebook University, though.

 

[claptonrocks]

45 minutes ago, spicoli said:

 

You've not heard of google?

 

 

Tks..

Wiseass...

[spicoli]

lol

[spicoli]

1 hour ago, T-Dub said:

 

Actually.. I run into a lot people with a degree from Google.  Not as many as graduated from Facebook University, though.

 

What about Trump University?

[MichaelWeston]

Minus Treveyon Williams these are the players who the Bengals will count on this year. 3 more practice squad spots available. Big need is at RB. 

 

QB	Burrow 29	Browning 26	Woodside 25
RB	Moss 26	Brown 27
WR	Chase 26	Irwin 25	Pryor
WR	Higgins 25	Burton 28	Jackson
WR	Iosivas 27	Jones 27	Burgess 27
TE	Gesicki 25	Sample 27	Hudson 25	All 28	McClachlan 28	Grandy 27
LT	Brown 27	Kirkland
LG	Volson 26	Hill 25
C	Karras 26	Lee 28
RG	Cappa 26	Ford 25
RT	Mims 29	Brown 25	Cochran 25
K	McPherson 28
P	Rehkow 27	Robbins 27
LS	Adomitis 25
LE	Hubbard 26	Murphy 27	Henry 27
LT	Rankins 26	Jenkins 28	Tufele 25	Rogers
RT	Hill 25	Carter 26	Jackson 28	Davis
RE	Hendrickson 26	Ossai 25	Johnson 28
WLB	Pratt 26	Davis-Gaither 25	Heyward
MLB	Wilson 28	Bachie 25	Njongmeta 27
S	Bell 25	Battle 27	Jules 27
S	Stone 26	Anderson 26
CB	Taylor-Britt 26	Newton 28	Brooks 25
CB	Hill 27	Turner 27	Ivey 27
NB	Hilton 25	Anthony 28	Davis 25

[claptonrocks]

36 minutes ago, MichaelWeston said:

Minus Treveyon Williams these are the players who the Bengals will count on this year. 3 more practice squad spots available. Big need is at RB. 

 

QB	Burrow 29	Browning 26	Woodside 25
RB	Moss 26	Brown 27
WR	Chase 26	Irwin 25	Pryor
WR	Higgins 25	Burton 28	Jackson
WR	Iosivas 27	Jones 27	Burgess 27
TE	Gesicki 25	Sample 27	Hudson 25	All 28	McClachlan 28	Grandy 27
LT	Brown 27	Kirkland
LG	Volson 26	Hill 25
C	Karras 26	Lee 28
RG	Cappa 26	Ford 25
RT	Mims 29	Brown 25	Cochran 25
K	McPherson 28
P	Rehkow 27	Robbins 27
LS	Adomitis 25
LE	Hubbard 26	Murphy 27	Henry 27
LT	Rankins 26	Jenkins 28	Tufele 25	Rogers
RT	Hill 25	Carter 26	Jackson 28	Davis
RE	Hendrickson 26	Ossai 25	Johnson 28
WLB	Pratt 26	Davis-Gaither 25	Heyward
MLB	Wilson 28	Bachie 25	Njongmeta 27
S	Bell 25	Battle 27	Jules 27
S	Stone 26	Anderson 26
CB	Taylor-Britt 26	Newton 28	Brooks 25
CB	Hill 27	Turner 27	Ivey 27
NB	Hilton 25	Anthony 28	Davis 25

If Hill were to go down Id move Rankins to 3T and insert Tufeli at the nose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[snarkster]

Rogers was a 5* recruit (but that was as an OL).  UK accommodated him and he was adequate (mainly because Deone Walker was next to him).  Left UK for Auburn and wasn't really missed.  Probably shoulda stuck with OG.

[|BlackJesus|]

Bengals sign the last 4 guys to PS ... now at full 16 

 

**Signed the following four players to the practice squad:

 

--G Tashawn Manning. Manning (6-4, 340), a first-year player out of the University of Kentucky, originally signed with Baltimore as a college free agent in 2023 and spent his entire rookie season on the Ravens' practice squad. He was waived by the Ravens on Tuesday.

 

--HB Kendall Milton. Milton (6-1, 230), a rookie out of the University of Georgia, signed with Philadelphia as a college free agent in May and was waived by the Eagles on Tuesday.

 

--DT Justin Rogers. Rogers (6-3, 335), a rookie out of Auburn University, was a seventh-round pick of Dallas in this year's draft. He was waived by the Cowboys on Tuesday.

 

--DE Isaiah Thomas. Thomas (6-5, 270), a second-year player out of the University of Oklahoma, originally was a seventh-round pick of Cleveland in the 2022 NFL Draft. He played in 10 games as a rookie for the Browns and recorded nine tackles, one sack and two PDs, before spending the entire 2023 season on Cleveland's practice squad. He was waived by the Browns on Tuesday.

[texbengal]

44 minutes ago, BlackJesus said:

Bengals sign the last 4 guys to PS ... now at full 16 

 

**Signed the following four players to the practice squad:

 

--G Tashawn Manning. Manning (6-4, 340), a first-year player out of the University of Kentucky, originally signed with Baltimore as a college free agent in 2023 and spent his entire rookie season on the Ravens' practice squad. He was waived by the Ravens on Tuesday.

 

--HB Kendall Milton. Milton (6-1, 230), a rookie out of the University of Georgia, signed with Philadelphia as a college free agent in May and was waived by the Eagles on Tuesday.

 

--DT Justin Rogers. Rogers (6-3, 335), a rookie out of Auburn University, was a seventh-round pick of Dallas in this year's draft. He was waived by the Cowboys on Tuesday.

 

--DE Isaiah Thomas. Thomas (6-5, 270), a second-year player out of the University of Oklahoma, originally was a seventh-round pick of Cleveland in the 2022 NFL Draft. He played in 10 games as a rookie for the Browns and recorded nine tackles, one sack and two PDs, before spending the entire 2023 season on Cleveland's practice squad. He was waived by the Browns on Tuesday.

Duke and crew sure love them some SEC guys. 

[|BlackJesus|]

3 minutes ago, texbengal said:

Duke and crew sure love them some SEC guys. 

 

... Can't really blame them. It's the Varsity, while most of the other conferences are the JV. 

[texbengal]

2 minutes ago, BlackJesus said:

 

... Can't really blame them. It's the Varsity, while most of the other conferences are the JV. 

Sure, I get it. Just making a comment. Not sure if it's still the case, but it wouldn't surprise me at all - several years ago, the Bengals had the highest % of SEC players on their roster in the league. But yeah, between the talent, guys accustomed to big games/bright lights, big-time strength programs, and hard coaching, it's a great training ground for the NFL.

That said, the Big Ten has gotten better overall the last few years as well, and will be even moreso with the re-alignment. 

[|BlackJesus|]

several years ago, the Bengals had the highest % of SEC players on their roster in the league.

 

I think Cincinnati realizes that their rise in recent years coincided with their hyper-focus on being the SEC North, once they started looking at Georgia, Alabama, Clemson, and LSU every year. So they have seen the return on that philosophy. When in doubt, go SEC (or Michigan, their 1 outlier it seems). 

[MichaelWeston]

Kendall Milton

 

26. KENDALL MILTON | Georgia 6014 | 225 lbs. | 4SR Fresno, Calif. (Buchanan) 2/10/2002 (age 22.21) #2 BACKGROUND: Kendall Milton, the youngest of two boys, grew up in central California. His father (Chris), who played basketball in junior college and was in the Air Force, owned a fitness facility and trained athletes. Milton’s mother (Carla) was a college athlete and professional IFPA bodybuilder. His uncle (Carla’s brother) is Kevin Hardy, a consensus All-American at Illinois (1991-95) and the No. 2 pick in the 1996 NFL Draft, who played nine seasons in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars (1996-2001), Dallas Cowboys (2002) and Cincinnati Bengals (2003-04).

 

Milton naturally gravitated towards sports throughout childhood (baseball, basketball, wrestling) and was coached by his father in youth football. In middle school, he earned a spot with the USA Football development program and later helped win International Bowl titles with the U-16 and U-17 National Teams. Milton attended Buchanan High School in Clovis, Calif., where he was a four-year varsity letterman. After getting called up to varsity midway through his freshman year, he exploded as a sophomore with 1,631 rushing yards (8.8 average) and 25 touchdowns, leading Buchanan to a 10-3 season in 2017. As a junior, Milton rushed for 1,337 yards (7.7 average) and 27 touchdowns. He battled a quadriceps injury as a senior but still closedhis prep career with a combined 70 touchdowns and more than 4,000 rushing yards. Milton ran track as a freshman and set personal bests of 11.04 seconds in the 100 meters and 23.44 seconds in the 200. He was considered one of the best wrestlers in the area in eighth grade but gave it up to focus on football in high school.

 

A four-star recruit, Milton was the No. 7 running back in the 2020 recruiting class (one spot ahead of Jahmyr Gibbs) and the No. 7 recruit in California (No. 1 back in the state). He received his first scholarship offer (BYU) in eighth grade at Alta Sierra Intermediate School. Nearby Fresno State became his second offer during his freshman season. Milton grew up a diehard USC fan, and the Trojans were one of his first major offers (June 2017), but the uncertainty within that program led him elsewhere. He finished with more than 40 scholarship offers and narrowed his final choice to Alabama, Georgia, LSU and Ohio State. The summer before his senior season, Milton committed to Georgia and was the No. 11 recruit in head coach Kirby Smart’s 2020 class. His older brother (Ka’Lonn), who also played at Buchanan High, was a defensive back at Fresno City College. He then walked on at Fresno State (2016-18) and finished his college career at Fort Lewis College (2019). Milton graduated with his degree in consumer economics from Georgia (December 2023).

 

STRENGTHS: Dense, well-built athlete with a linebacker background … builds up his speed as he goes to threaten the second and third levels, if he’s given a clear lane at the line of scrimmage … good vision and patience at the line to read his blocks and make timely cuts … his tape includes several “big boy” runs, on which he absorbs full-force hits and doesn’t appear fazed (will run over defenders when he drops his pads) … owns the body and temperament for blocking duties, and his execution (in pass protection and lead blocking) showed gradual improvements each season … grew up in a fitness-conscious house, and year-round training is routine for him … battled back from numerous injuries and developed mental toughness … has functional experience on special teams (158 career snaps) … set career bests in rushing production as a senior and was at his best down the stretch, including three 100-yard rushing performances in his final five games.

 

WEAKNESSES: Runs tall with hints of stiffness in his ankles … segmented mover and lacks the start/stop fluidity to stack cuts on cuts … hits a burst once he clears the first wave, but his long speed tops out and pursuit has a chance to catch him … caught the ball wel l when targeted but had just 13 career targets — that part of his game is unproven … struggles to anchor in pass pro when he doesn’t bend his knees and get low … durability is a concern after he battled numerous injuries in college — missed five games as a true freshman because of a sprained MCL in his left knee (November 2020); missed seven games as a sophomore because of a shoulder injury (September 2021) and then another MCL sprain (October 2021); missed two games as a junior witha groin pull (October 2022); sat out 2023 spring practices with a hamstring issue … didn’t miss any games as a senior, but he battled through another sprained MCL in his left knee (September 2023) and wore a clunky knee brace for much of the season.

 

SUMMARY: A part-time starter at Georgia, Milton was part of a backfield committee in offensive coordinator Mike Bobo’s multiple run scheme. Though he never led the team in rushing (in part because of injuries), his playing time and production incrementally improved each season, and his 14 rushing touchdowns as a senior ranked second best in the SEC (tied with Cody Schrader and Ray Davis). A bruising back, Milton is a one-cut runner with good vision to key the block that can spring a chunk gain (32.5 percent of his carries resulted in 10 yards or more over his final three games of 2023, once he was healthy). He runs hard with quality pace but lacks creativity and doesn’t have dynamic moves he’ll need to hit quick-closing NFL lanes. Overall, Milton is a good-sized hammer back who runs with balance and offers blocking upside, although his injury history (soft tissue, left knee) poses concerning durability questions. He will need to make his mark on special teams to warrant a roster spot.

[MichaelWeston]

Tashawn Manning

 

21. TASHAWN MANNING | Kentucky 6031 | 327 lbs. | 6SR Apopka, Fla. (Wekiva) 5/23/1998 (age 24.93) #79 BACKGROUND: Tashawn (TAY-shawn) Manning, who has a sister (Eboni), was born in Charleston, W.Va. and grew up in central Florida. He attended Wekiva High School, where he was a three-year letterman for head coach Kenard Lang, who was a former first-round pick and played 10 seasons in the NFL (1997-2006). Though he played both ways, Manning was best known as a defensive lineman. As a senior in 2015, he was named first-team All-State and All-Conference at defensive tackle. He also lettered in track at Wekiva and set personal bests in the shot put (40-0) and discus (137-6.5). Manning was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia on Thanksgiving weekend of his senior year and faced eight months of chemotherapy. He was declared cancer-free in July 2016.

 

A three-star recruit, Manning was the No. 61 defensive tackle in the 2016 recruiting class and the No. 139 recruit in Florida. After his junior season, he attended several camps and collected numerous FBS offers, including from Indiana, NC State, North Carolina, Pittsburgh, Purdue, Syracuse and West Virginia. His Auburn offer arrived the summer before his senior year, and he committed a few weeks later because he wanted to play in the SEC. Manning was on pace to graduate high school early and enroll at Auburn in January 2016, but his cancer diagnosis changed those plans. He focused on his health and his chemo treatments while also taking classes at Valencia Community College in Orlando. Manning enrolled at Auburn in January 2017 and transitioned from defensive line to offensive line during his redshirt year. When his role diminished in 2021 under head coach Bryan Harsin, he entered the transfer portal after the regular-season finale and landed at Kentucky for his sixth season. His father (Curtis or “Buck”) played offensive tackle at Marshall (1993-96) and his mother (Nakia) was a member of Marshall’s women’s basketball team. Manning graduated with his degree in interdisciplinary studies (December 2020) from Auburn and is working on a second degree in sport, fitness and recreation management. He accepted his invitation to the 2023 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.

 

STRENGTHS: Looks the part of an NFL guard with his wide frame and long arms … stout body type and doesn’t easily give ground (see: 2022 Georgia tape) … able to drive/uproot from his inline steps in the run game … rugged play style and leans into his hands for maximum power at contact … finishes his blocks to the ground when he can … plays with strong hands to secure his fitting … not a rangy player but showed adequate foot speed on short-area pulls … mature and tough-minded and has already overcome cancer at a young age … started double-digit games at both guard spots in college.

 

WEAKNESSES: Marginal overall athleticism … inconsistent knee bend and plays with his head past his feet too often … average in his initial setup and sluggish when attempting to react to pass-rush quickness … limited redirect skills and can be crossed up easily … too much wasted motion with his hands, which causes his punch to be late into contact … upright on the move with subpar body control … committed two false starts within three plays on the 2022 South Carolina tape … doesn’t have desired range for outside pulls or screen-game work.

 

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Kentucky, Manning locked down the right guard spot in former offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello’s zone-heavy run scheme. His journey since his senior year of high school has included overcoming leukemia, moving from defense to offense and reigniting his NFL chances as a super senior in Lexington. Manning plays wide in pass protection and stays vigilant, always looking to put his heavy hands to good use. However, his pad level and body control leave him in compromised positions and his hand technique lacks the consistency to bail him out. Overall, Manning has the size and makeup that will appeal to NFL teams, but his below-average athleticism and consistency will be tough hurdles to clear versus NFL skill. He projects as a potential swing guard in the NFL. GRADE: Priority Free Agent

 

[MichaelWeston]

BACKGROUND: Isaiah Thomas, who is one of four children, grew up in Tulsa with his mother (Leslie Sones). He fell in love with basketball at an early age (he is named after the NBA Hall of Famer) and started playing youth football at age 7. Thomas enrolled at Memorial High and earned immediate starting reps at defensive end as a freshman. As a senior, he posted 71 tackles and 11.0 sacks and was named a U.S. Army All-American. Thomas also played all four years on offense, initially at offensive tackle before moving to tight end as a senior (seven touchdown catches). Thomas played basketball all four seasons and, after losing in the state title game as a junior, he helped lead Memorial to the 2017 Class 5A state championship. He led the team with 11.2 points and 10.0 rebounds per game as a power forward/center.

 

A four-star recruit out of high school, Thomas was the No. 20 weakside defensive end in the 2017 recruiting class and the No. 4 recruit in the state of Oklahoma. He considered offers from Alabama, Missouri and Tennessee, but in the end, he looked to stay in-state and committed to Oklahoma over Oklahoma State. Thomas earned his undergraduate degree (May 2021). He elected to skip Oklahoma’s 2021 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2022 Senior Bowl.

 

STRENGTHS: Long, moldable frame and looks the part ... heavy-handed rusher who gets blockers moving in reverse ... go-to rush move is a forceful chop/swipe to knock down the reach of blockers ... long-arm and spin moves have improved with each game ... able to make himself skinny to barrel through gaps ... good pursuit from the backside ... holds ground vs. double-teams and not easily rerouted in the run game ... sees through blocks to contain the run on the edge ... four forced fumbles the past two years ... outgoing people-person with a positive attitude that helped make him a senior captain in 2021 ... led the team in sacks each of the past two seasons.

 

WEAKNESSES: Average athlete ... tight-hipped and change-of-direction lags ... below-average tackler and leaves too much production on the field ... plays out of control, which puts a dent in his ability to finish ... doesn’t have the technique or know-how to quickly shed blocks once engaged ... pass rush quickly loses life once his initial attack is stymied ... uninspired secondary moves ... inconsistent motor and may shut down before the whistle ... arrested and charged with misdemeanor DWI (June 2021) and didn’t play the season opener vs. Tulane.

 

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Oklahoma, Thomas lined up at defensive end (usually the field side) in former defensive coordinator Alex Grinch’s 3-3-5 base scheme. Although he doesn’t have the same athleticism or rush skills as teammate Nik Bonitto, he led the Sooners in sacks each of the past two seasons. Thomas is a stout edge-setter and creates consistent movement at contact when he rushes with momentum, displaying inside/outside versatility. However, he is slow to collect his feet, redirect or break down in space, and the missed plays/tackles pile up on tape. Overall, Thomas has subpar get-off quickness and finishing skills, but he has NFL-level size, length and strength to be a rotational defensive end in a 4-3 base defense, kicking inside in sub packages. GRADE: 4th-5th Round