Landon Robinson had an impressive debut in Bengals vs. Lions

On Thursday, August 13, 2026, in a preseason NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Detroit Lions, defensive tackle Landon Robinson of the Bengals made an impressive debut. Standing at 6’0” and 295 pounds, Robinson was initially considered too small for the position, but he has consistently proven his critics wrong. In his first game, Robinson played 45 snaps on defense, showcasing his pass rush skills throughout the match.

He finished with a sack and would have had another one, had it not been for a holding penalty. His overall pass rush grade for the night was 76.9.

While Robinson will need to enhance his run defense skills, as indicated by a 55.9 grade, it is clear that he is a hardworking player. Originally not heavily recruited, Robinson started his college career at Navy as a 240-pound high school linebacker, subsequently adding significant weight to his frame and transitioning to defensive tackle.

The Bengals possess a robust defensive tackle roster, with Dexter Lawrence and Jonathan Allen or BJ Hill likely to be the starters, TJ Slaton as the primary backup to Lawrence, and Kris Jenkins - a former second-round pick - also contributing with a sack on Thursday night.

Given that the Bengals have multiple preseason games remaining, Robinson's strong performance has made it unlikely for them to trade him off the 53-man roster. The question arises whether the Bengals might consider trading Kris Jenkins as Robinson continues to make a significant impact on the team.