McKinnley Jackson could be playing for his Bengals roster spot

Former third-round pick McKinnley Jackson could be playing for his Bengals roster spot. Cincinnati completely rebuilt its defensive front, and Jackson has been pushed down a suddenly loaded depth chart. He is currently listed behind Dexter Lawrence II and T.J. Slaton at defensive tackle. Jackson played only nine games last season, finishing with seven tackles and no sacks, while seventh-round rookie Landon Robinson's breakout preseason has created even more competition for the final defensive-line spots. NFL.com now lists Jackson among Cincinnati's notable cut candidates, making the final preseason evaluation critical to his chances of surviving roster cuts.