Cincinnati didn’t land any waivers after cuts. They were 17th in waiver priority, with 24 of 28 claimed players coming from higher spots. Only four claims came from lower-priority teams: Tyler Lacy, Tyrus Wheat, Willie Lampkin and Derion Kendrick.

With Cordell Volson out for the season, interior OL depth is urgent and the starting right guard remains unsettled. Risner visited last week and could revisit talks in free agency.

The Bengals plan to lean on familiar faces on the practice squad while monitoring veteran options to protect Burrow and keep the offense fantasy relevant.