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Bengals Publish 53-Man Roster: See Who Made the Cut, Who Didn't

  • On Sunday, August 30, 2026, the Cincinnati Bengals finalized their initial 53-man roster, completing the transition from the preseason 90-man squad as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
  • Teams across the NFL faced a Sunday deadline to reduce rosters to 53 players, a process affecting roughly 1,184 players league-wide, while Bengals head coach Zac Taylor managed final evaluations following the preseason finale.
  • The club parted ways with return specialist Charlie Jones, signaling a shift in special teams strategy, and also released veteran quarterback Josh Johnson and waived wide receiver Mitch Tinsley to reach the mandatory limit.
  • Wide receiver Dohnte Meyers earned a spot after a standout training camp, while linebacker Swayze Bozeman and safety PJ Jules also secured roster positions, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
  • Cincinnati waived defensive tackle Howard Cross III with the intention of signing him to the 16-player practice squad, as the team enters the 2026 season with high expectations for the AFC North.
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