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The selection of Michael Penix Jr. in the 2024 NFL Draft was arguably the most shocking pick of the entire three-day spectacle. Now, Atlanta has fully turned the keys of the organization over to him, and the former Washington quarterback will enter his second season in the league as the full-time starter.

On Nov. 1 of last year, two days before the Bengals were set to play the Las Vegas Raiders, Moss learned his neck was broken in three places. He spent the next two months in a neck brace. Doctor’s orders demanded minimal movement.

Here's why the Bengals believe their secondary can be the reason the defense takes a step forward this season.

Sheldon Rankins: "A lot of people don't know I was laying horizontal in a dark house for probably about (six weeks) before I could even sit up."

He consistently disrupted opposing quarterbacks, tallying 65 pressures over the past two seasons, tied for eighth in the SEC. At 21 years old, Stewart's blend of size, athleticism and raw tools gives the Bengals a promising developmental pass rusher.

McPherson had never been below 82% in his first three seasons as a Bengal, so there's no reason to believe he can't return to a Pro Bowl level as a 26-year-old. The veteran is locked in on a contract extension and has the clear path to help Cincinnati's 4-7 record in one-score games last season.