Bengals promote Mike Pennel to the 53-man roster after Week 1, moving Lucas Patrick to IR. Cincinnati also added DE Myles Cole and DE Isaiah Foskey to the practice squad, while releasing DE Isaiah Thomas. Patrick will miss at least four games with an ankle sprain, elevating Pennel’s run-stopping role and testing the DL depth early.

Alongside the roster shuffles, the moves signal a prioritization of rotational DL talent and veteran presence on the interior. Foskey’s practice-squad signing hints at development depth for potential future activation, while Cole provides added edge rush options should injuries bite as Cincinnati navigates a grueling schedule.