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With Zack Moss out indefinitely due to a neck injury, the Bengals acquired running back Khalil Herbert to help fill out their depth chart. Although Chase Brown will likely become the primary running back in the offense, Herbert should still get opportunities in the Cincinnati backfield.
Herbert slots in behind Chase Brown and Trayveon Williams on the Bengals depth chart, but Herbert could rise as he becomes more comfortable with the offense.
The Sporting News examines Herbert’s status for this week’s game vs. the Ravens.
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Is Khalil Herbert playing this week?
Since the Bengals are on a short week this week, as they play the Ravens on Thursday night, it is unclear how much Herbert will play. However, the running back did join practice Tuesday once the trade went through and is healthy enough to at least suit up for the game.
Head coach Zac Taylor left the door open for Herbert to play this week.
“We’ll see where it goes,” Taylor said. “I wouldn’t take that off the table.”
A first look at #Bengals new RB Khalil Herbert. He got into the building at 2 pm today and suited up for practice tonight.
Zac Taylor when asked if he’ll play Thursday night: “we’ll see where it goes…I wouldn’t take that off the table.”#Bengals | @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/wILxZXVWui
— Regan Holgate (@HolgateRegan) November 6, 2024
Quarterback Joe Burrow said that Herbert should be able to play on such a quick turnaround, as he can help his new teammate out as much as possible.
“He’s standing next to me and doesn’t know what to do,” Burrow said. “I lean over and tell him, he’s right next to me.”
Khalil Herbert stats
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Games | 17 | 13 | 12 | 6 |
| Attempts | 103 | 129 | 132 | 8 |
| Rushing Yards | 433 | 731 | 611 | 16 |
| Touchdowns | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
For the first three years of his career, Herbert was a consistent piece of the Bears offense, starting 12 games and totaling 1,775 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. This year, however, the Bears have leaned on D’Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson at running back, with Herbert demoted to third string and even a healthy scratch at times.
Veteran running back Zack Moss injured his neck last week in practice, an injury that could force him to miss the rest of the season. That opens the door for Herbert to get more playing time with the Bengals than he did with the Bears.