Bengals News:Bengals roster analysis: What we learned about the final 53 players

With several veterans returning at key positions, the Bengals didn’t have too many surprises as far who made the final cut. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Bengals News Wed Aug 28 2024 [For subscribers] [Bengals roster analysis: What we learned about the final 53 players]( [Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Kris Jenkins Jr. (90) breaks through a block from Chicago Bears guard Nate Davis (64) to sack quarterback Caleb Williams (18) in the second quarter of the NFL Preseason Week 2 game between the Chicago Bears and the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field in downtown Chicago on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. The Bears led 10-3 at halftime.]( With several veterans returning at key positions, the Bengals didn’t have too many surprises as far who made the final cut. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Bills offensive lineman La'el Collins gets his leg worked on on the sidelines.]( [Bills release former Bengals tackle Collins]( La'el Collins, 31, last played in an NFL regular-season game for the Bengals in December 2022, when he suffered a knee injury. [READ MORE]( [Chicago Bears wide receiver Nsimba Webster (83) is brought down by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Maema Njongmeta (45) on a catch in the second quarter of the NFL Preseason Week 2 game between the Chicago Bears and the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field in downtown Chicago on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. The Bears led 10-3 at halftime.]( [The most intriguing moves by Bengals during 53-man roster cutdown]( The Cincinnati Bengals trimmed their roster to 53 on Tuesday. Here are the moves that stood out. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Maema Njongmeta (45) catches a pass during an interception drill at Bengals spring practice at the IEL Indoor Facility in Cincinnati on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.]( [Reactions: Bengals put Murphy on IL, cut three WRs, keep Njongmeta]( Undrafted free-agent linebacker Maema Njongmeta, who has emerged as a fan favorite, made the Bengals' 53-man roster. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates a catch in the fourth quarter during a Week 17 NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, 34-31. With the win the, the Cincinnati Bengals won the AFC North division and advance to the NFL playoffs. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer]( [Zac Taylor says Bengals are confident Ja'Marr Chase plays in Week 1]( Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor provided an update on wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase after NFL roster cuts deadline. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Time for a break! Brighten your day with one of our games. [Crosswords]( [USA TODAY Crossword]( [Our premier puzzle for crossword fans.]( [Sudoku]( [Challenge your left-brain from Easy to Expert.]( [Quick Cross]( [Our daily mini crossword is perfect for a quick brain break.]( [SEE ALL GAMES]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](