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Volson Out of Monday’s Preseason Game as Bengals Face O-Line Depth Crunch

Zac Taylor is demanding cleaner execution, with backup guards stepping in under cautious medical plans.

Overview

  • Cordell Volson suffered a right shoulder injury at practice and will miss Monday’s game against the Washington Commanders, with his longer-term recovery timeline still unclear.
  • Head coach Zac Taylor publicly criticized the team’s execution and attention to detail as Cincinnati prepares for its second preseason outing.
  • Edge rusher Myles Murphy is expected to be sidelined for about a week, and safety Geno Stone has returned to practice under a gradual reintegration protocol.
  • Veteran linemen Cody Ford and Lucas Patrick along with rookie Dylan Fairchild have been elevated in the battle for interior guard spots.
  • With two preseason games remaining before the regular-season opener at Cleveland, the Bengals must quickly shore up their offensive line depth.