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90-in-90 Bengals Roster Breakdown: John Peters looks to breakout with thin TE depth

The Cincinnati Bengals need someone to step up at tight end while Tyler Eifert is out, which could lead to a guy like John Peters sneaking onto the final roster.

Peters spent time with the Bengals during the 2015 offseason after the team invited him to a tryout during their rookie minicamp, and he impressed enough to be signed to a contract following it. A physical specimen at 6'8", 261 pounds, Peters entered the NFL in 2015 as a college free agent with the Bengals and played in two preseason games (no stats) before being waived on Aug.