The Cincinnati Bengals have announced their captains for the upcoming season.
The captains are quarterback Carson Palmer, offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth on offense, linebacker Dhani Jones and defensive tackle Domata Peko on defense and Kyries Hebert on special teams.
“I congratulate these guys on earning the respect of their teammates for this leadership position,” said head coach Marvin Lewis. “They will play an important role for us as the season goes on.”
Cincinnati opens the 2009 season when they host the Denver Broncos this Sunday at 1 p.m.
