Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Bengals Officially Cut 34 Players

The Cincinnati Bengals officially cut their roster down to 53 players on Sunday ahead of the deadline. Here’s the full list of moves: RB Gary Brightwell

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 30

Cincinnati Bengals Finalize Initial 2026 Roster Following Undefeated Preseason

The Bengals have finalized their initial 2026 53-man roster for the upcoming season. It took a lot of hard cuts to get down from the 90-man preseason group to the current list, but the hard work is wrapped up for the front office and coaching staff on that front.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 30

Cincinnati Bengals cut 33 players, place two others on IR to create initial version of 2026 53-man roster

The Cincinnati Bengals have trimmed their roster down to 53 players ahead of the 2026 regular season. 33 players have been removed from the team in one way, shape, or form.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / August 30

The Bengals Have the Next Antonio Brown

Not only have the CIncinnati Bengals spoken about Dohnte Meyers, but the fans have spoken on the “Next Antonio Brown.” Clearly that comparison comes from the fact that he is wearing the same jersey number as Brown and his playstyle is somewhat similar.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Landon Robinson News / TWSN / August 30

Cincinnati Bengals’ Seventh-Round Steal Earns His Place on Loaded Defensive Line

Even before the 2026 NFL Draft, Landon Robinson gained massive popularity among the Cincinnati Bengals fans, and that only amplified as soon as he was drafted.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 30

Fresh Bengals Swing Tackle Option Hits Market on NFL Cutdown Day

Another Bengals swing tackle candidate hit the free-agent market on Sunday afternoon amidst all the NFL roster cuts. According to Adam Schefter, The Bears are releasing offensive tackle Jedrick Wills.

Charlie Jones News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30

Bengals To Waive WR Charlie Jones

Leading up to roster cuts, Charlie Jones was known to be on the bubble. The Bengals’ returner is indeed headed to waivers. Jones is being cut, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports.

McKinnley Jackson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Bengals Releasing DT McKinnley Jackson

Ian Rapoport reports that the Bengals are releasing DT McKinnley Jackson, who could catch on elsewhere after generating trade interest following his request to be moved.

Josh Johnson News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30

Bengals To Release QB Josh Johnson

The Bengals are releasing veteran quarterback Josh Johnson as part of their 53-man roster cuts, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Johnson, 40, is the NFL’s preeminent journeyman quarterback.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 30

Bengals Fan Favorite Learns Roster Fate, Cuts Rolling Out From Cincinnati on 2026 Decision Day

The Bengals 2026 roster cuts are starting to flow out as names at the end of the depth chart learn their fates. Cincinnati is moving on from a bevy of names to get the roster down to 53 men ahead of the start of regular-season practices tomorrow.

Mitchell Tinsley News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Bengals Waiving WR Mitchell Tinsley

Charlie Clifford reports that the Bengals are waiving WR Mitchell Tinsley as part of their roster cutdowns. Tinsley, 26, signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent out of Penn State following the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 30

Cincinnati Bengals' Entire 2026 Season Rides On Key Factor

The Cincinnati Bengals have been through quite a roller coaster ride over the last few years, and it's seemingly revolved around the health of quarterback Joe Burrow.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 30

Bengals Practice Squad Prediction: Which 16 players will Cincinnati keep around?

The Cincinnati Bengals will have more than just 53 players in their locker room after final cuts come and go. Here’s how I predict the 16-man practice squad will look.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 29

Rumor: Bengals Interested in Signing or Trading For Steelers Running Back Cut Candidate

The Bengals' search for running back depth continues as the team is rumored to have interest in a Cincinnati-area native. Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson is possibly getting cut this weekend, and local Pittsburgh media voice Andrew Filliponi noted that the Bengals are interested.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 29

Cincinnati Bengals Final 53-Man Roster Projection and Possible Pre-Deadline Moves

The Cincinnati Bengals wrapped up their first perfect preseason in 20 years Friday night with a 30-13 triumph of the Philadelphia Eagles on the road. Some spots on the 53-man roster were finalized in the game, but a couple of area remain question marks as the 6 p.m.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 29

'Treat Every Day Like It's My Last' - Joe Burrow Endorses Staff, Urgency Continues as Bengals Preseason End

Joe Burrow is keeping the pressure on himself with less than two weeks to go until the 2026 NFL season kicks off. The star quarterback went through an

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 29

Bengals’ Joe Burrow, Bryan Cook go full Rocky Balboa-Apollo Creed during Eagles clash

The Cincinnati Bengals squared off against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in the preseason finale. The game showcased everything both teams had been preparing for throughout training camp, along with some shadowboxing highlights from Joe Burrow and Bryan Cook.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 29

Bengals 53-man Roster Prediction: Three preseason games help determine how roster cuts will unfold

The Cincinnati Bengals leave the preseason undefeated and with 88 players on their roster. They must be down to 53 players by Sunday at 6:00 p.m. ET. Here’s how I predict the initial 53-man roster will look for the Bengals.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 28

Death by Depth - Bengals Bury Eagles Late as Unsung Players Make Strong Final Case

It was Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp Rewards Night in Philadelphia on Friday. The starters and top backups were compensated with a night off, while the back end of the roster players were rewarded with opportunities to state their case to stick around, either on the 53-man roster or the 16-man practice squad.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / August 27