Bengals confirm starters sitting out against Lions in preseason opener

The Cincinnati Bengals will face the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in their preseason Week 1 matchup. Head coach Zac Taylor announced that while many starters will participate, certain players will not suit up. BJ Hill is on the PUP list and Shemar Stewart is recovering after an injury scare. Additionally, defensive backs Dax Hill and Bryan Cook have been declared inactive, though reasons for their absence were not specified. Several notable players, including Joe Burrow and Dexter Lawrence, are expected to play briefly.

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