With defensive back injuries, Bengals forced to play rookie safety Dax Hill at cornerback
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The Cincinnati Bengals were forced to play rookie safety Dax Hill - their first-round draft pick earlier this year - at cornerback during the fourth quarter of their AFC North loss to the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football because of injuries to several defensive backs.
During Monday's game, the Bengals lost star cornerback Chidobe Awuzie to a knee injury and backup Tre Flowers to a hamstring injury. The Enquirer's Kelsey Conway reported Tuesday morning that Awuzie tore his ACL and will miss the rest of the season.
Cincinnati may look to acquire a defensive back ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. Eastern trade deadline.
Reactions via Twitter from The Enquirer's Kelsey Conway and Charlie Goldsmith:
For those who wondered what Dax Hill looks like at CB, there you go.
He's a safety.— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) November 1, 2022
Dax Hill is in the game playing cornerback. https://t.co/V8a1kfwtOI
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) November 1, 2022
Heading into today, the Bengals hadn't allowed a second half touchdown all season.
Today, the Browns have three touchdowns on three second half drives.— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) November 1, 2022
Duke Tobin on line 1 for CBs tomorrow...
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) November 1, 2022
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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Bengals play rookie safety Dax Hill at cornerback because of injuries
