Bengals face tough roster decisions after strong preseason performance
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals capped their preseason with a 30-13 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on August 28, 2026, finishing with a perfect 3-0 record. The team now confronts challenging decisions about which players to cut before the final roster is finalized. Enhanced depth across positions, particularly in the defensive line and among wide receivers, has created a competitive environment. Dohnte Meyers and other players have significantly increased their chances of making the team with strong performances. The Bengals will finalize their 53-man roster soon, adding pressure on coaching decisions.
- •Bengals finish preseason unbeaten with a 30-13 win over Eagles.
- •Dohnte Meyers had a standout performance, catching three passes for 51 yards.
- •Defensive line depth has increased significantly this season.
- •Competition intensifies for the final roster spots among receivers.
- •Cincinnati faces tough decisions on which promising players to retain.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals News: Final Cuts Deadline
- 4:04 AMYahoo Sports — The Bengals have some very good problems to solve before final cuts
"The Bengals are in a much better position, roster-wise than they were a year ago. Now comes hard decisions.
"The Bengals have a good problem ahead of them.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 10:05 AMBengals News: Final Cuts Deadline
The Bengals have a good problem ahead of them.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 4:04 AMThe Bengals have some very good problems to solve before final cuts
The Bengals are in a much better position, roster-wise than they were a year ago. Now comes hard decisions.
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