Bengals prepare for preseason finale against Eagles while finalizing roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals face the Philadelphia Eagles in their final preseason game tonight at Lincoln Financial Field. This matchup serves as a crucial opportunity for players to secure spots on the 53-man roster. Notable discussions surround the decision to keep both quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco, along with potential changes in the running back and wide receiver positions. The Bengals are weighing their options, particularly with rookies and players who have underperformed, as cuts loom ahead of the season opener.
- •Bengals play Eagles in final preseason game tonight
- •Roster decisions include quarterbacks Burrow and Flacco
- •Running back Tahj Brooks seeks to solidify his position
- •Competition remains for the final wide receiver spot
- •Team evaluating defensive line depth before cuts
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals 53-man roster projection ahead of preseason finale vs. Eagles
"The Bengals could opt to keep just four linebackers to start the season.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 18, 2026, 7:00 AMJalen Hurts faces indefinite absence as Eagles make major injury decision
NFL•Oct 18, 2026, 6:30 AMFantasy Football Week 6 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Dameon Pierce vs. Blake Corum
NFL•Oct 18, 2026, 3:58 AM‘He Just Needs to Stop,’ ‘Step Away From It’ — Mike Florio Believes Troy Aikman Needs to Make a Business Decision to Maximize His 2027 Options
NFL•Oct 18, 2026, 3:25 AM‘Genuinely scary’ – NFL fans are angry and concerned after ‘indefinite’ Jalen Hurts injury update
NFL•Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 PMCowboys need to approach the next two games as must wins
NFL•Oct 17, 2026, 8:52 PMBears could get back their 'explosiveness' with Caleb Williams return
