During his press conference on Wednesday, Bengals coach Zac Taylor downplayed any defensive concerns, noting that they have been vanilla in the preseason under new defensive coordinator Al Golden ahead of Week 1 in Cleveland. But he also believes there’s reason to take the preseason with a grain of salt.

CINCINNATI — Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson's hold-in continues. He hasn't participated in training camp practices, but has been with the team and was in Landover, Maryland for Cincinnati's matchup against the Washington Commanders.