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Cincinnati Bengals name receiver Dohnte Meyers to 53-man roster

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals name receiver Dohnte Meyers to 53-man roster
Summary

Wide receivers coach Troy Walters informed Dohnte Meyers via FaceTime that he secured a spot on the Cincinnati Bengals 53-man roster. Meyers joined the team in January 2026 on a reserve/future contract following two seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. During the preseason, he recorded 51 receiving yards on three catches against the Philadelphia Eagles and earned praise from quarterback Joe Burrow for his performance throughout training camp. Walters indicated that Meyers will serve a role on both offense and special teams as the team begins its regular season campaign. The wide receiver spent significant time in the coaches' office learning the playbook to earn the promotion.

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Status Watch
  • •Dohnte Meyers earned a 53-man roster spot after a successful preseason.
  • •Meyers previously spent two seasons with the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders.
  • •Joe Burrow noted Meyers' ability to learn the system and his commitment to training.
  • •The receiver recorded 51 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles in the final preseason game.
Latest Updates
  • 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Wide receiver Dohnte Meyers goes from Canadian Football League to the Bengals roster
  • 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Bengals make cuts to set initial 53-man roster
  • 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals' Dohnte Meyers told by WRs coach Troy Walters he made 53-man
What they're saying
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The most intriguing story from Cincinnati Bengals training camp continues, as former Canadian Football League wide receiver Dohnte Meyers is among those who made the initial 53-man roster. Cincinnati made two big changes to the wide receiver room with its final cuts Sunday, AUg. 30 to get the roster down to 53 players by 6 p.m., as Meyers and Ke’Shawn Williams both remain. Charlie Jones and ...

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Last year, wide receiver Dohnte Meyers was just hoping to get established in the Canadian Football League. Now, he’s on the Cincinnati Bengals’ 53-man roster to start the regular season. “He has earned his way, that is for sure,” coach Zac Taylor said.

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The Cincinnati Bengals shared a heartwarming video of receivers coach Troy Walters telling Dohnte Meyers he made the team's 53-man roster.

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