The Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle room has a few locks with a solid top group in D.J. Reader, B.J. Hill, and Zachary Carter, who has looked much improved this preseason.
Behind them is Josh Tupou, who has been with the Bengals since 2017 and is likely secure as a steady run defender. The tough choice is the fifth spot as they have to decide between Jay Tufele, a former fourth-round pick of the Jaguars who the Bengals grabbed off waivers before last season, and Domenique Davis, who spent most of last season on the Bengals practice squad.