Bengals coach defends Demetrius Knight's recent struggles

Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden addressed linebacker Demetrius Knight's recent performance issues, attributing his reduced playing time to hydration and temperature concerns during a Week 4 game. Golden noted that Knight was affected by the heat, necessitating IVs. Knight's struggles come amid broader defensive challenges for the Bengals, with other players like Jordan Battle also facing scrutiny. As temperatures drop in October, it remains to be seen how this will affect player conditioning and game readiness moving forward.

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