Bengals finalize 53-man roster projections ahead of NFL deadline
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals are set to finalize their 53-man roster projections by 6 p.m. on August 30. This follows their preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles, which provided insights for roster decisions. Key players include quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco, while standout performances have secured spots for wide receiver Dohnte Meyers and linebacker Swayze Bozeman. Tight end Jack Endries suffered an injury during the game but is still projected to make the team. The final roster must be submitted ahead of the regular season, following a series of cuts and evaluations during the preseason.
- •53-man roster deadline is August 30 at 6 p.m.
- •Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco expected as top quarterbacks.
- •Dohnte Meyers projected to secure a wide receiver spot.
- •Swayze Bozeman shows strong performance at linebacker.
- •Jack Endries is recovering from a preseason injury.
- 10:20 PMThe Cincinnati Enquirer — Cincinnati Bengals roster cut tracker: Who's in, out at deadline - Cincinnati Enquirer
- 5:14 AMYahoo Sports — Check out our final prediction for Bengals' roster
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals updated 53-man roster projection before final cuts
- 4:03 AMYahoo Sports — Who's in, out in our final 53-man roster projections for Bengals
"The Cincinnati Bengals cut their roster to 53 players before the NFL deadline. See who's in and who's out.
"It's time for the Cincinnati Bengals to cut the roster to 53 players. Here's our final projection.
"Here's the final Cincinnati Bengals' 53-man roster projection before the NFL deadline.
Sources
External links- The Cincinnati EnquirerAug 30, 2026, 10:20 PMCincinnati Bengals roster cut tracker: Who's in, out at deadline - Cincinnati Enquirer
The Cincinnati Bengals cut their roster to 53 players before the NFL deadline. See who's in and who's out.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:14 AMCheck out our final prediction for Bengals' roster
It's time for the Cincinnati Bengals to cut the roster to 53 players. Here's our final projection.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 9:30 AMBengals updated 53-man roster projection before final cuts
The Bengals will trim the roster to 53 players this week. Here's a final projection.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 4:03 AMWho's in, out in our final 53-man roster projections for Bengals
Here's the final Cincinnati Bengals' 53-man roster projection before the NFL deadline.
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