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Bengals plan to release quarterback Josh Johnson

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:55 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Bengals plan to release quarterback Josh Johnson

Summary

The Cincinnati Bengals will release quarterback Josh Johnson as part of their roster cuts to 53 players on August 30, 2026. Johnson, who played in five games and started two for the Washington Commanders in 2025, has been behind Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco on the Bengals' depth chart this summer. With his long history of being on multiple NFL teams since being drafted in 2008, Johnson is expected to seek a spot on another roster before the start of the season.

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Key Details

•Bengals cut quarterback Josh Johnson on August 30, 2026.
•Johnson was behind Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco in the lineup.
•He played five games and started two for the Commanders in 2025.
•Johnson has played for 14 teams since entering the NFL in 2008.
•He may pursue opportunities with other NFL teams before Week 1.

Latest Updates

3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Johnson to stick with Bengals on practice squad
3:55 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals will release Josh Johnson

What they're saying

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Quarterback Josh Johnson will have a chance to add to the long list of teams that have employed him over the course of his NFL career.
— Yahoo Sports