The Cincinnati Bengals just made their very first roster move since finalizing their initial 53-man squad, snatching offensive tackle Myles Hinton off waivers today. This isn’t just a minor tweak; it’s a statement move for their offensive line right before the season kicks off.
From Eagles to Bengals: Hinton’s Rocky Road
Myles Hinton, a former sixth-round pick from 2025, is now a Bengal. This dude finished his college career as Michigan’s left tackle, so he’s got that high-level experience on his resume. But his rookie season? Brutal. He spent the entire 2025 campaign sidelined on injured reserve. Ouch. Now, after being waived by the Eagles during Sunday’s cut to 53 players, Hinton is one of four former Philly guys who found new homes via the waiver wire. Talk about a chance at redemption!
O-Line Shuffle: What Does This Mean for Cincy?
Bringing in Hinton definitely shakes things up for the Bengals’ offensive front. They already rolled into the cutdown with nine offensive linemen on their initial roster. And specifically at tackle, they had four guys: Orlando Brown Jr. and Amarius Mims were slated for the first team, with Javon Foster and Jalen Rivers on the second. So, adding Hinton means Cincy is either looking for serious depth, or maybe they want to light a fire under those second-team tackles. It’s a clear signal they’re not fully satisfied and want more competition, or perhaps just another body, heading into Week 1.
With the regular season starting basically right now, these kinds of last-minute roster moves are huge. Claiming Hinton is a gamble, especially after he missed his entire rookie year, but it shows the Bengals aren’t afraid to make changes. We’ll have to keep an eye on how he fits into that tackle rotation. Will he even make it to Week 1, or is he just a camp body for now? The next few weeks will tell us everything about this revamped O-line.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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