Bengals face Eagles in preseason finale with reserves taking center stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:44 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals play the Philadelphia Eagles in their preseason finale at Lincoln Financial Field on August 28, 2026. Bengals coach Zac Taylor confirmed that starters will sit out, leading to a focus on reserves vying for roster spots. Key players to watch include quarterbacks Josh Johnson and Sean Clifford, along with running backs Kendall Milton and Jamal Haynes. The game serves as an evaluation opportunity for both teams' young players and those on the roster bubble, particularly for the Eagles' offensive and defensive reserves.
- •Bengals' starters will not participate in the game
- •Key reserves include QB Josh Johnson and RB Kendall Milton
- •Eagles' young players will have an opportunity to showcase skills
- •Game takes place at Lincoln Financial Field
- •Final evaluations before roster cuts loom
- 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — 15 Bengals players to watch in preseason finale vs. Eagles
"Josh Johnson, Mitch Tinsley and Isaiah Foskey lead a reserve-focused look at 15 Bengals to watch against the Eagles in the preseason finale
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