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Bengals announce Joe Burrow will sit against Eagles in preseason finale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 8:39 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Bengals announce Joe Burrow will sit against Eagles in preseason finale

Summary

The Cincinnati Bengals are set to close their preseason with a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday night. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed that quarterback Joe Burrow and the team's starters will sit out this final preseason matchup. Instead, the focus will shift to preparing for their regular season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13. Burrow, in his seventh NFL season, is motivated to help the Bengals return to contention after the team missed the playoffs in recent years, primarily due to health issues and a struggling defense. Last week, Burrow expressed urgency, stating he is focused on making a push for a Super Bowl run this season.

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Key Details

•Bengals will face Eagles in the preseason finale on August 28.
•Joe Burrow and starters are confirmed to sit out the game.
•Cincinnati is 2-0 in the preseason.
•Next, they prepare for the regular season opener on September 13.
•Burrow emphasizes urgency for a successful season after previous playoff misses.

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8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Bengals Announce Joe Burrow Decision Before Eagles Game

What they're saying

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The Cincinnati Bengals are 2-0 in the preseason and will look to end it on a high note Friday night when they travel to Philadelphia for a matchup against the Eagles.Cincinnati took the field for practice Wednesday before departing for Philadelphia on Thursday, and Bengals head coach Zac Taylor announced some news regarding quarterback Joe […] The post Cincinnati Bengals Announce Joe Burrow Decision Before Eagles Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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