Cincinnati Bengals RB RolesLast Update: 7/10/2025
Lead Back
Change-of-Pace Back
Third Down Back
Active Reserve
Reserve
RB Overview
Role Security: High
7/10/25 - Chase Brown operated as a workhorse back in 2024 after Zack Moss went down with a season-ending neck injury. Brown finished with 229 carries, 65 targets, and a 50% red zone share. Whether that workload repeats remains to be seen. Moss was already fading before his injury, and even if healthy, he may not reclaim a large role. Samaje Perine was added in free agency and could factor in as a passing-down back. Sixth-round pick Tahj Brooks may push for early-down work if he flashes in camp.
WR Overview
7/10/25 - Ja’Marr Chase dominated with 175 targets in 2024 and is locked in as the No. 1 WR again. Tee Higgins remains the No. 2 after seeing 109 targets in just 12 games. Andrei Iosivas, who logged 61 targets last season, is expected to return as the WR3. Jermaine Burton and Charlie Jones are competing for rotational depth roles.
TE Overview
7/10/25 - The Bengals showed inconsistent TE usage in 2024, and that’s expected to continue. Mike Gesicki led the group with 83 targets, but his weekly volume varied wildly. Erick All is recovering from a season-ending ACL tear and his return time has yet to be established. Until then, Drew Sample and Tanner Hudson will share secondary duties.