Bengals sign 2 RBs after NFL Draft to compete for depth chart spots

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The Cincinnati Bengals' undrafted free agent signings include a pair of talented running backs.

Both Jamal Haynes and Kentrel Bullock are coming aboard in Cincinnati, according to Bengals Wire.

Undrafted players don't necessarily have an easy time of making the NFL roster, but they can push for the practice squad. And the fact that Cincy has brought in multiple backs likely signals that they'd potentially like to keep one around through the summer and see what happens.

Haynes is a 5-foot-9 back who played at Georgia Tech.

When he arrived on campus, he was actually listed as a wide receiver, but he did his best work in the backfield.

Haynes ran for 1,059 yards in 2023, 944 in 2024 and 531 in 2025. He had 21 college rushing TDs.

He also increased his receiving output each season, culminating in 33 receptions for 257 yards in 2025.

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Bullock played his football at South Alabama in the Sun Belt Conference.

He carried the ball 218 times in 2025 for 1,085 yards and 14 touchdowns. He had run for 831 yards the year before.

The first three spots on the Bengals' RB depth chart are likely spoken for with Chase Brown, Samaje Perine and . After that, there might be space for one more player, or potentially two on the practice squad. Haynes and Bullock will be given a real chance.