Cincinnati Bengals waive defensive tackle Howard Cross III
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals waived defensive tackle Howard Cross III on Sunday as part of final roster cuts. The move comes after the former Notre Dame standout appeared in all three of the team's preseason games, recording four total tackles. If Cross clears waivers without being claimed by another NFL club, the team intends to sign him to the practice squad. Cross joined the organization last year following a collegiate career that included 169 tackles and 11 sacks over six seasons with the Irish. His professional development remains active as the team evaluates its roster composition for the upcoming schedule.
- •Cincinnati waived Howard Cross III during final roster cuts on Sunday.
- •Cross recorded four tackles during three preseason appearances.
- •The team plans to sign him to the practice squad if he clears waivers.
- •Cross finished his collegiate career at Notre Dame with 169 tackles and 11 sacks.
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Former Notre Dame defender waived by Bengals, but opportunities arise
"Ex-Notre Dame defensive tackle Howard Cross III was recently waived by the Cincinnati Bengals, but his NFL opportunities remain alive.
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