While Bengals head coach Zac Taylor told reporters on Wednesday that defensive end Shemar Stewart was more uncertain to play in Sunday’s season opener than receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, the injury report indicates more optimism.
When the Panthers traded up to select Bryce Young at No. 1 overall in the 2023 draft, team owner David Tepper noted that the club felt like Young gave Carolina the best chance to win Super Bowls — with an emphasis on the plural.
Last week, Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak told reporters that he was optimistic about running back Ashton Jeanty’s potential availability for the club’s season opener.
Browns head coach Todd Monken raised some eyebrows earlier this week when he said it’s possible the team may use Taylen Green for a package of plays while also acknowledging that it would be difficult to have three QBs active on the gameday roster.
