Bengals updated 53-man roster projection before final cuts

The Cincinnati Bengals wrapped up the preseason with the finale against the Philadelphia Eagles.

While some roster bubble players were locks before the game started, the rest of the night served as a battleground for players vying to make the final 53.

With final cuts due over the weekend, here’s an updated look at a Bengals final 53-man roster projection.

Bengals 53-man roster prediction before final cuts

QBs (2)

Joe Burrow

Joe Flacco

The Bengals have perhaps the best, deepest quarterback room in the NFL. But given how Joe Flacco ran the offense last year, there isn’t much of a reason to stretch and keep three.

Cut: Josh Johnson, Sean Clifford

WRs (6)

Tee Higgins

Ja’Marr Chase

Andrei Iosivas

Ke’Shawn Williams

Colbie Young

Dohnte Meyers

Dohnte Meyers has done more than enough to earn that sixth and final spot. It’s tough letting go of a Mitch Tinsley or Kendric Pryor, but his ability to create separation and establish connection with Joe Burrow already matters.

Cut: Kendric Pryor, Charlie Jones, Xavier Johnson, Jordan Moore, Mitch Tinsley, Noah Thomas

RBs (3)

Chase Brown

Samaje Perine

Tahj Brooks

This is a tough spot for the Bengals behind the first two names. There were questions at the start of the preseason and it feels like they could keep an eye on cuts around the NFL here.

Cut: Gary Brightwell, Kendall Milton, Kentrel Bullock, Jamal Haynes

TEs (4)

Mike Gesicki

Drew Sample

Erick All Jr.

Tanner Hudson

It’s a brutally tough trim here, losing rookie Jack Endries and Cam Grandy. But there’s a chance they can still get them back on the practice squad. For now, at least, prioritizing more premium spots, especially when the wideout room is so stacked for the passing attack, is a must.

Cut: Cam Grandy, Jack Endries, Josh Kattus

OL (9)

C Ted Karras

LT Orlando Brown Jr.

OL Jacob Bayer

LG Dalton Risner

RT Amarius Mims

G Dylan Fairchild

OL Connor Lew

T-G Brian Parker II

T Javon Foster

Javon Foster completes his strong training camp rise with a final roster spot. He and Jalen Rivers helped knock Cody Ford off the roster early. Now, he gets the nod. Look out for quiet breakout Jacob Bayer to win a spot, too.

Cut: T Andrew Coker, G Liam Brown, Jalen Rivers, T Christian Jones, T Corey Robinson II

DL (10)

DT Jonathan Allen

DT B.J. Hill

DT Dexter Lawrence II

DT T.J. Slaton Jr.

DE Boye Mafe

DE Myles Murphy

DT Kris Jenkins Jr.

DE Shemar Stewart

DE Cashius Howell

DT Landon Robinson

This one has felt really straightforward for a long time now, even when it comes to slipping seventh-rounder Landon Robinson on the 53. There are two new starters on the interior and an overall culture change in the trenches.

Cut: DE Isaiah Foskey, DT McKinnley Jackson, DT Jordan Jefferson, DE Cedric Johnson, DT Howard Cross III, Antwaun Powell-Ryland

LB (4)

Barrett Carter

Demetrius Knight Jr.

Shaka Heyward

Oren Burks

This is…a concerning spot. It’s not even a knock on the unquestioned (by the team, anyway) starters. Last year, the depth was poor even before Logan Wilson demanded his trade. Now, the depth still looks shaky at best.

Cut: Joe Giles-Harris, Swayze Bozeman, Liam Anderson, Eric Gentry, Jack Dingle

DB (12)

CB DJ Turner II

CB Dax Hill

CB Jalen Davis

CB Ja’Sir Taylor

CB DJ Ivey

CB Josh Newton

CB Bralyn Lux

S Kyle Dugger

S Bryan Cook

S Jordan Battle

S PJ Jules

CB Tacario Davis

Bengals fans have to love seeing this as a strength these days. Boundary backups like DJ Ivey provide great depth, while a versatile veteran such as Kyle Dugger can play all over the place. Rookie Tacario Davis, quietly, received some first-team reps and enjoyed a nice summer, too.

Cut: S Daijahn Anthony, S Russ Yeast, CB Jalen Kimber, CB Ceyair Wright

ST (3)

K Evan McPherson

P Ryan Rehkow

LS William Wagner

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