Bengals Officially Cut 34 Players

August 30, 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals officially cut their roster down to 53 players on Sunday ahead of the deadline.

Here’s the full list of moves:

Cuts:

RB Gary Brightwell
LB Joe Giles-Harris
QB Josh Johnson
S Russ Yeast
LB Liam Anderson
S Daijahn Anthony
G Liam Brown
RB Kentrel Bullock
QB Sean Clifford
OT Andrew Coker
DT Howard Cross III
LB Jack Dingle
DE Isaiah Foskey
LB Eric Gentry
TE Cam Grandy
RB Jamal Haynes
LB Shaka Heyward
DT McKinnley Jackson
DT Jordan Jefferson
WR Xavier Johnson
WR Charlie Jones
OT Christian Jones
TE Josh Kattus
CB Jalen Kimber
CB Bralyn Lux
CB Matthew McDoom
RB Kendall Milton
WR Jordan Moore
DE Antwaun Powell-Ryland
WR Kendric Pryor
G Corey Robinson II
WR Noah Thomas
WR Mitch Tinsley
CB Ceyair Wright

Placed on Reserve/Injured (Designated to Return)

G Brian Parker II
CB Ja’Sir Taylor

Johnson, 39, is a former fifth-round pick of the Buccaneers back in 2012. Since then, Johnson has played for a number of teams, including the 49ers, Browns, Bengals, Chargers, Jets, Colts, Bills, Ravens, Giants, Texans and Raiders.

Johnson was selected with the No. 1 overall pick by the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football before signing on with Washington in 2018. From there, he had brief stints with the Lions, 49ers, Jets, Ravens and Broncos.

Johnson joined the Ravens in 2023 and re-signed on a one-year deal for the 2024 season. He caught on with the Commanders ahead of the 2025 season, then signed a one-year deal with the Bengals in 2026.

In 2025, Johnson appeared in five games for the Commanders and completed 63 percent of his passes for 372 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. He led the team to a 1-1 record in his two starts for Washington.