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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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