Bengals face tough roster decisions ahead of final preseason games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:05 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals continue to evaluate their roster before the August 30 deadline. Several players, including Tahj Brooks and T.J. Slaton Jr., are being considered for surprise cuts due to strong performances by teammates during the preseason. The Bengals have improved their defensive line, making competition fierce. Their final two preseason games will be crucial in determining who makes the cut on the final roster.
- •Cincinnati has two preseason games left before the roster deadline on August 30.
- •Tahj Brooks, drafted in 2025, is at risk after a quiet preseason.
- •T.J. Slaton Jr. started all 17 games last season but faces stiff competition.
- •New signings have made the defensive line more competitive.
- •Performance in the next games will heavily influence roster decisions.
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"The Cincinnati Bengals will have some tough decisions to make over the next couple of weeks.
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