🚨Bengals Release SHOCKING Depth Chart For Week 1 vs. Buccaneers | Cincinnati Bengals News

The Cincinnati Bengals have released their first official depth chart of the 2026 NFL season, and today we're breaking down every position, the biggest surprises, and what it could mean heading into Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Joe Burrow is exactly where you would expect him to be at quarterback, while Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Andrei Iosivas are listed as the starting wide receivers. But how long will Iosivas hold onto the WR3 role? Could Colbie Young or rookie wide receiver Dohnte Meyers eventually take more snaps?

We'll also break down Drew Sample being listed as the starting tight end, Mike Gesicki's expected role, Chase Brown and Samaje Perine in the backfield, and the Bengals' offensive line depth — including the important question of who serves as Cincinnati's swing tackle.

On defense, the revamped Bengals defensive line features Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe, and Myles Murphy. We'll discuss what this new-look defense could bring to Cincinnati, along with the linebacker, cornerback, and safety depth charts.

Jordan Battle gets the starting nod alongside Bryan Cook, while Dax Hill and DJ Turner headline the cornerback group. But how much of a leash will some of these players have if they struggle early?

And then there's the biggest depth-chart surprise: Dohnte Meyers is listed as Cincinnati's starting punt returner. Does that mean Ke'Shawn Williams has lost that role, or could things change quickly?

We'll also preview Bengals vs. Buccaneers, discuss the latest Week 1 expectations, and explain why this depth chart should be taken with a grain of salt.