Overview

• Barrett Carter played all 61 defensive snaps in Sunday’s 27-18 loss to the Packers, while captain Logan Wilson was limited to 12 and saw no second-half action aside from a kneel-down.
• Defensive coordinator Al Golden said the change was about giving Carter an opportunity and emphasized Wilson remains part of the team’s plans.
• Coach Zac Taylor signaled the approach will continue, noting Cincinnati could start as many as five rookies Thursday against the Steelers.
• Rookie linebackers Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr. combined for 11 solo tackles and helped pressure a turnover, but they also missed a run fit on Josh Jacobs’ touchdown.
• The rookie push extends to the offensive line with Dylan Fairchild at left guard and Jalen Rivers at right guard as the club seeks contributions on rookie contracts around its paid offensive stars.