NFL: AUG 13 Lions at Bengals
CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 13: Wide receiver Colbie Young #86 of the Cincinnati Bengals in a preseason game between the Detroit Lions and the Cincinnati Bengals on August 13, 2026, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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The Cincinnati Bengals have now completed the bulk of training camp, as well as their first preseason game, which has given us plenty of opportunities to see the 2026 rookie class in action.
Overall, it’s been a good showing for the news kids on the block, including several game-changing plays made in the 16-14 preseason win over the Detroit Lions.
Seventh-round tight end Jack Endries scored his first NFL touchdown while catching a game-high-tying three passes for 25 yards. He even earned a game-high 91.4 Pro Football Focus grade.
Second-round edge Cashius Howell didn’t make quite as much noise as he did in camp, though he still managed to get one QB hurry and recovered a fumble in a game decided by just two points.
Seventh-round defensive tackle Landon Robinson managed to pick up his first NFL sack to go with another QB hit.
And then there’s fourth-round wide receiver Colbie Young, who has put on a show in camp and managed to haul in two passes for 28 yards against Detroit.
So, out of all the Bengals rookies we’ve seen, who has impressed you the most?
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