Safety Jordan Battle and wide receiver/kick returner Charlie Jones made flash plays, while rookie LB makes good final push for roster spot.
Safety Jordan Battle #27 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates a pick 6 during the first quarter of the preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Paycor Stadium on August 22, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Battle was shoved into the starting lineup for the final seven games of his rookie season when free agent signee Nick Scott struggled, and while Battle had some good moments and good games, they weren't good enough to prevent the team from signing veterans Vonn Bell and Geno Stone as free agents in the offseason, and both are going to start.
I just need to do whatever I can every day to get better and be a better Jordan, be a better teammate, be a guy who is approachable to other guys, older guys, too. Step into that leader role early, so down the road it will be easier.""He continues to play physically," said Taylor. "He's an intelligent guy, so continue to play with that intelligence. I think he's steadily gotten better as well.
"I feel I’ve gotten a lot better communication-wise, just getting everybody on the defense on the same page and being able to be comfortable and make plays," said Battle. "That all tied in with knowing the playbook and being able to be comfortable out there and play fast. I feel like that’s an area I did improve on this preseason. still trying to grow.”
He has been practicing kickoff returns throughout camp and was in that role for the opening kickoff of Thursday's game, which he returned 48 yards. It was also his first play this preseason after he missed the opening game against Tampa Bay due to bumping knees during Jones was also having a good training camp as a receiver before the injury, but said he believes he didn't miss a beat since returning.
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