Cincinnati Bengals waive wide receiver Noah Thomas to meet roster limits
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 1:57 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals released wide receiver Noah Thomas on August 31, 2026, as part of a roster reduction to reach the 53-player limit. An undrafted free agent, Thomas previously played at Georgia and Texas A&M. During the preseason, he recorded a touchdown in a 27-9 victory over the Chicago Bears. Over his collegiate career, Thomas registered 73 receptions for 984 yards and 15 touchdowns at Texas A&M, followed by 16 receptions for 254 yards and four touchdowns at Georgia. The organization also waived running back Kendall Milton while retaining wide receiver Colbie Young, tackle Amarius Mims, and guard Dylan Fairchild. Thomas is currently considered a candidate for the Bengals' practice squad.
- •The Cincinnati Bengals waived Noah Thomas to reduce the team roster to 53 players.
- •Noah Thomas recorded a touchdown in the team's 27-9 preseason win against the Chicago Bears.
- •The Bengals also released running back Kendall Milton during the roster reduction process.
- •Noah Thomas remains a potential candidate to join the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.
- 1:57 PMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Bengals waive former Georgia WR
"Former Georgia Bulldog wide receiver Noah Thomas was waived by the Cincinnati Bengals to reduce their roster to 53.
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