Rookie cornerback Tacario Davis impresses during Cincinnati Bengals preseason

Tacario Davis performed well during his first professional training camp with the Cincinnati Bengals. The 2026 third-round draft pick from Washington recorded 11 tackles and one interception over three preseason games. Defensive coordinator Al Golden noted the cornerback's quick learning curve and physical presence on the field. Currently listed as a backup to Dax Hill, Davis remains a candidate to increase his role within a secondary unit that struggled against the pass last season. The team plans to open its regular season schedule at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13. Given that both starting cornerbacks enter contract years, the rookie remains a focal point for the team’s future defensive plans.

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