The Cincinnati Bengals wrapped up their offseason workout program this week. Here\u2019s how the last month of work has shaped the roster.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCincinnati Bengals players run drills during minicamp, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Kettering Health Practice Fields in downtown Cincinnati.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a9 Frank Bowen IV\/The Enquirer \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n
The Cincinnati Bengals are entering the last stage of the offseason. Unfortunately for fans, it\u2019s also the most uneventful time of the year. Players are off until they report for training camp in late July, effectively ending the offseason and starting the true ramp up to the regular season. <\/p>\n
Cincinnati has 90 players on its roster exiting the offseason program. Let\u2019s put together a 53-man roster projection as summer break begins.<\/p>\n
Disclaimer: *indicates a 2026 draft pick, **indicates a 2026 college free agent signing<\/p>\n
Bengals 53-man roster projection following the offseason workout program<\/p>\n
Quarterback (2)<\/p>\n
In:\u00a0Joe Burrow, Joe Flacco
Out:\u00a0Josh Johnson, Sean Clifford<\/p>\n
Re-signing Flacco<\/a> wasn\u2019t cheap, and he\u2019s locked in as Burrow\u2019s backup. Johnson is going to play plenty in the preseason, as will Clifford.<\/p>\n Running back (3)<\/p>\n In:\u00a0Chase Brown, Samaje Perine, Tahj Brooks Four always feels like the number that should be kept, but three is a good stopping point on this roster. Can either UDFA break through? Milton at least logged a couple carries last year off the practice squad.<\/p>\n Wide receiver (6)<\/p>\n In:\u00a0Ja\u2019Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Andrei Iosivas, Mitchell Tinsley, Charlie Jones, Colbie Young* Iosivas and Jones shined during OTAs and minicamp as the Bengals\u2019 offense looks to be as advertised with all 11 starters back. There\u2019s likely still only room for Tinsley and Young alongside them. Williams and Meyers are the wild cards to remember for their special teams abilities. <\/p>\n \t\t\t Cincinnati Bengals News<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Dohnte Meyers\u2019 production and experience with the CFL\u2019s Saskatchewan Roughriders makes him a serious player to break through Cincinnati\u2019s deep room of wide receivers.<\/p>\n Tight end (4)<\/p>\n In:\u00a0Drew Sample, Mike Gesicki, Erick All Jr., Tanner Hudson Endries made our post-draft projection<\/a> in which all 2026 draft picks made the cut. If the room is just four-deep, Hudson is the safer bet to make it. All may end up becoming a starter like he was as a rookie.<\/p>\n Offensive line (9)<\/p>\n In:\u00a0Orlando Brown Jr., Dylan Fairchild, Ted Karras, Dalton Risner, Amarius Mims, Cody Ford, Jalen Rivers, Brian Parker II*, Connor Lew* Shouldn\u2019t be much drama with this group barring injuries. Ford may be pushed by Coker, Foster, or a UDFA but they still trust him as the swing tackle. Parker is the backup center until Lew, who\u2019s still recovering from a torn ACL, is fully cleared to practice.<\/p>\n Defensive line (11)<\/p>\n In:\u00a0Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen, B.J. Hill, Boye Mafe, Myles Murphy, T.J. Slaton Jr., Shemar Stewart, Cashius Howell*, Kris Jenkins Jr., Cedric Johnson, Landon Robinson* Keeping Slaton looks to the plan following Burrow\u2019s contract restructure. With a group this loaded, the opportunity to go 11 is too tempting to pass up and I don\u2019t think I\u2019ll pivot off that until the actual roster is announced.<\/p>\n Linebacker (5)<\/p>\n In:\u00a0Barrett Carter, Demetrius Knight Jr., Oren Burks, Shaka Heyward, Joe Giles-Harris The veteran addition was Bozeman, who was claimed off waivers last month. He could push Heyward or Giles-Harris for a spot as a special teams contributor. Expectations for adding a challenger to Carter or Knight are rather low.<\/p>\n Cornerback (6)<\/p>\n In:\u00a0DJ Turner II, Dax Hill, Jalen Davis, Tacario Davis*, Josh Newton, Bralyn Lux This is the toughest position to project. Newton and Lux recently took reps with the starters during the lone minicamp session. The latter is trying to win the starting nickelback job over Jalen Davis and Taylor. He might have to settle for the backup gig. Newton vs. Ivey may be a camp battle we should be talking about more.<\/p>\n Safety (4)<\/p>\n In:\u00a0Bryan Cook, Jordan Battle, Kyle Dugger, PJ Jules Jules remains the favorite to keep the fourth spot thanks to his special teams experience last year. Nwokobia is a dark horse with plenty of ball skills from his collegiate days.<\/p>\n Specialist (3)<\/p>\n In: Evan McPherson, Ryan Rehkow, William Wagner<\/p>\n No notes.<\/p>\n \t\t\t Cincinnati Bengals News<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is entering the summer thinking quite highly of his team. It\u2019s got him reminiscing about the offseason before he won his last championship in the sport.<\/p>\n Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> Cincinnati Bengals 53-man roster<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Cincinnati Bengals wrapped up their offseason workout program this week. 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Out:\u00a0Gary Brightwell, Kendall Milton, Kentrell Bullock**, Jamal Haynes**<\/p>\n
Out:\u00a0Ke\u2019Shawn Williams, Kendric Pryor, Jordan Moore, Xavier Johnson, Dohnte Meyers, Noah Thomas**<\/p>\n![\"Cincinnati](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/USATSI_27608669-200x200.jpg\")
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBengals Player Profile: Dohnte Meyers brings impressive CFL production to a stacked receiver group\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n
Out: Jack Endries*, Cam Grandy, Josh Kattus**<\/p>\n
Out: Andrew Coker,\u00a0Javon Foster, Jacob Bayer, Christian Jones**, Corey Robinson II**<\/p>\n![\"Cincinnati](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/USATSI_29159288-1024x819.jpg\")
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) unwraps his fingers during practice on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Kettering Health Practice Fields in downtown Cincinnati. \u00a9 Frank Bowen IV\/The Enquirer \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Out:\u00a0McKinnley Jackson, Isaiah Foskey, Jordan Jefferson, Howard Cross III, Antwaun Powell-Ryland Jr.<\/p>\n
Out:\u00a0Liam Anderson, Swayze Bozeman, Eric Gentry**, Jack Dingle**<\/p>\n
Out:\u00a0DJ Ivey, Ja\u2019Sir Taylor, Jalen Kimber, Ceyair Wright**<\/p>\n
Out:\u00a0Daijahn Anthony, Russ Yeast, Isaiah Nwokobia**<\/p>\n![\"Cincinnati](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/USATSI_29208254-200x200.jpg\")
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJoe Burrow just pulled a card he\u2019s never used before and the spotlight on the Bengals is now much more intense\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n