Cincinnati plans to boost Myles Murphy's defensive-line role in Week 2 after he flashed potential in Week 1, logging only 29% of snaps. Al Golden signaled Murphy earned more chances as the rookie shifts into a bigger rotation. Murphy and fellow rookie Shemar Stewart offer a versatile duo, with the per-opponent DL rotation remaining fluid as Cincinnati weighs edge and interior reps.

The chatter around Hendrickson and a Packers tie-in underscores the front-office pressure to optimize the edge group, while Week 2 becomes the proving ground for Murphy’s growing role and the Bengals’ evolving rush strategy.