Bengals prepare for roster decisions ahead of preseason finale
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:39 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals concluded their second preseason game on August 22, defeating the Chicago Bears 27-9 at Paycor Stadium. Following this victory, players are facing a pivotal week of training camp as the team prepares for the final preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles on August 28. The Bengals must finalize their 53-man roster by August 30, just prior to the start of the regular season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13. Key players, including quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco, did not play against the Bears, while Josh Johnson and Sean Clifford split the snaps, contributing to the team's offensive evaluation ahead of cuts.
- •Bengals beat Bears 27-9 on August 22
- •Final preseason game vs. Eagles is August 28
- •53-man roster cuts due by August 30
- •Burrow and Flacco sat out the game against Bears
- •Johnson and Clifford shared quarterback duties
- 5:39 AMYahoo Sports — Check out the latest Bengals 53-man roster projections
"We've officially reached the do-or-die portion of training camp for Cincinnati Bengals players looking to make a statement and earn/keep roster spots.
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