Bengals prepare for preseason finale against Eagles with roster decisions looming
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:46 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals are set to face the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday in their preseason finale. Head coach Zac Taylor announced that starters like Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, and Ja'Marr Chase will not participate, giving opportunities to bubble players. This game provides critical chances for players like Dohnte Meyers and Charlie Jones to showcase their skills before the Bengals make final roster cuts by Sunday at 6:00 PM ET. Many veterans may not play, allowing true bubble players more reps.
- •Bengals play Eagles in preseason finale on August 28
- •Starters like Burrow and Chase will sit out
- •Bubble players have chance to impress before cuts
- •Final roster decisions due by Sunday at 6 PM ET
- •Players may produce film for potential other teams
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals players who are on the bubble get good news for Friday vs. Eagles
"The time is now for Charlie Jones and others to earn their spot on the Bengals’ 53-man roster.
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