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Bengals are going all-in on rookies as Barrett Carter takes over at linebacker

CINCINNATI (AP) — Between Week 3 and Week 5, Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden used a rotation at middle linebacker between veteran and team captain Logan Wilson and rookie Barrett Carter. But then for last Sunday’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers, Carter took over as the starter and played every snap. “It definitely builds a lot of confidence,” Carter said. “That’s what they told us coming in: They didn’t draft us to come…

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Sports Illustrated

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Bengals LBs Logan Wilson, Barrett Carter, Coaches Zac Taylor, Al Golden Weigh in on Risky Lineup Change

The Cincinnati Bengals said they were looking for a spark in benching veteran LB Logan Wilson for rookie Barrett Carter, and the move has lit a fire under Wilson.

20 hours ago·New York, United States

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Passing the torch: Bengals rookies bring fresh energy but leave defense with growing pains

Veteran Logan Wilson has been displaced; what that means for a struggling defensive unit and why the move was made.

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Bengals going all-in on rookies as Barrett Carter takes over at linebacker

The Cincinnati Bengals could possibly start five rookies against the first-place Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.

23 hours ago·Pittsburgh, United States

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Bengals are going all-in on rookies as Barrett Carter takes over at linebacker

The Cincinnati Bengals have been relying heavily on rookies this season. Defensive coordinator Al Golden started rookie Barrett Carter at middle linebacker against the Green Bay Packers, where he played every snap.

23 hours ago·United States

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