Bengals face defensive depth challenge with Hill's early training camp injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:20 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle BJ Hill has opened training camp on the active/physically unable to perform list due to an undisclosed injury. Despite Hill's condition, the Bengals possess one of their deepest defensive tackle groups, bolstered by the recent trade for Dexter Lawrence and the signing of Jonathan Allen. Head coach Zac Taylor does not anticipate that Hill will miss the entirety of training camp, and defensive coordinator Al Golden expressed optimism about the performance of defensive tackle TJ Slaton and second-round pick Kris Jenkins Jr., who is recovering from injury. The Bengals aim to capitalize on their defensive depth to improve their passing rush in the upcoming season.
- •BJ Hill is on the active/PUP list at training camp.
- •Bengals have acquired Dexter Lawrence and Jonathan Allen.
- •TJ Slaton and Kris Jenkins Jr. are expected to play key roles.
- •Coaching staff optimistic about defensive tackle depth.
- •Improved depth aims to enhance pass rush opportunities.
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals have one of their deepest defensive tackle groups despite Hill's injury
"While BJ Hill is opening training camp on the active/physically unable to perform list with an undisclosed injury, the Cincinnati Bengals have the benefit of entering the season with the deepest group of defensive tackles that the team has had in years. The 31-year-old Hill was banged up for much of last season. Coach Zac Taylor said on Monday that he doesn’t expect Hill to miss all of training camp and the D-lineman is doing “as well as we had hoped.”
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