Bengals' Barrett Carter: Starting over Logan Wilson
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Carter got the start over Logan Wilson and logged 10 tackles in the loss to the Packers on Sunday, Charlie's Chalkboard reports.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor's comments suggested this is a permanent change. "Barrett has been an ascending player," Taylor said. "It was time to see what he can do in a full-time role. We've given him bits and pieces over time. It was time to throw him into the fire and go."
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Bengals' Barrett Carter: Lands with Cincinnati
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The Bengals selected Carter in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 119th overall.
An inside linebacker prospect out of Clemson, Carter was a three-year starter in some excellent Tigers defenses. He can read, react and fire into the backfield with at least 9.5 tackles for loss in each of his years as a starter. Carter isn't a standout athlete but has plenty of high-level experience and can be a contributor in the Bengals' linebacking corps, especially as an insurance policy pending what happens with Germaine Pratt as he enters the final year of his deal.
