Bengals Officially Cut 34 Players

Here’s the full list of moves:

Cuts:

1. RB Gary Brightwell
2. LB Joe Giles-Harris
3. QB Josh Johnson
4. S Russ Yeast
5. LB Liam Anderson
6. S Daijahn Anthony
7. G Liam Brown
8. RB Kentrel Bullock
9. QB Sean Clifford
10. OT Andrew Coker
11. DT Howard Cross III
12. LB Jack Dingle
13. DE Isaiah Foskey
14. LB Eric Gentry
15. TE Cam Grandy
16. RB Jamal Haynes
17. LB Shaka Heyward
18. DT McKinnley Jackson
19. DT Jordan Jefferson
20. WR Xavier Johnson
21. WR Charlie Jones
22. OT Christian Jones
23. TE Josh Kattus
24. CB Jalen Kimber
25. CB Bralyn Lux
26. CB Matthew McDoom
27. RB Kendall Milton
28. WR Jordan Moore
29. DE Antwaun Powell-Ryland
30. WR Kendric Pryor
31. G Corey Robinson II
32. WR Noah Thomas
33. WR Mitch Tinsley
34. CB Ceyair Wright

Placed on Reserve/Injured (Designated to Return)

1. G Brian Parker II
2. CB Ja’Sir Taylor

Johnson, 39, is a former fifth-round pick of the Buccaneers back in 2012. Since then, Johnson has played for a number of teams, including the 49ers, Browns, Bengals, Chargers, Jets, Colts, Bills, Ravens, Giants, Texans and Raiders.

Johnson was selected with the No. 1 overall pick by the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football before signing on with Washington in 2018. From there, he had brief stints with the Lions, 49ers, Jets, Ravens and Broncos.

Johnson joined the Ravens in 2023 and re-signed on a one-year deal for the 2024 season. He caught on with the Commanders ahead of the 2025 season, then signed a one-year deal with the Bengals in 2026.

In 2025, Johnson appeared in five games for the Commanders and completed 63 percent of his passes for 372 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. He led the team to a 1-1 record in his two starts for Washington.