In a transaction identical to last year, the Bengals brought it a veteran middle linebacker coming off the conclusion of his rookie contract.
Last year, it was Kevin Minter, and now Preston Brown has taken his spot. Minter underwhelmed last season at the position, but Brown has looked like the upgrade the Bengals were looking for this year. It appears that Marvin Lewis has taken notice as well.
“[Brown has] just been great, as I said. Everything about him — the way he approaches the game, the way he’s prepared, the way he has trained the entire offseason, I’ve been very pleased.