SHARE . Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Dolegala (7) throws on the run during training camp at the Paul Brown Stadium practice field in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. 0801 Isufball 20 Jpg, Nov 24, 2018; Durham, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons wide receiver Scotty Washington (7) celebrates his first half touchdown catch against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. But for now, Perine has made the Week 1 roster and will compete with Trayveon Williams for the third-string role behind Joe Mixon and Giovani Bernard. Dragon also had just two quarterbacks make it through, as well as Jordan Evans sticking around and just five cornerbacks. Veteran back Samaje Perine got some tough competition for the final running back roster spot from Jacques Patrick, who had a good showing in camp and was firmly in the mix for this spot. But Evans made the roster, which could keep the two rookies limited to special teams and sparse defensive snaps. A look at which players on the 53-man roster were affected most by the final roster decisions. So much explaining is due from the coaching staff after this one. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Aug 17, 2020; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Jacques Patrick (31)during training camp at the teams practice facility. The Bengals have put together their initial 53-man roster. ", Zac Taylor can’t talk his way out of losing forever. Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp, Dec 23, 2018; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (right) greets Dolphins safety Maurice Smith (left) during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Hard Rock Stadium. By … The Cincinnati Bengals have officially announced their 53 man roster. Arguably the best battle on the roster was for the final cornerback spots. 2020 NFL cutdown day: Notable cuts Bengals should watch, Bengals reunite with free agent Margus Hunt. Fellow rookie Markus Bailey was also in line for playing time, but he was also firmly on the roster bubble, so his winners/losers status is more of a wash at this point. The Cincinnati Bengals announced Saturday that they’ve officially reduced their active roster down to the 53-man limit. The team issued a statement with the names of the players who didn’t make the cut: The Bengals had an early start on the process Friday by trading linebacker Austin Calitro to the Denver Broncos in exchange for defensive tackle Christian Covington, unloading a linebacker who wouldn’t have been part of the final 53 for help at a hurting position. TWEET. Had the Bengals cut him, they would have saved $2.1 million. Visit ESPN to view the Cincinnati Bengals team roster for the current season Xxx 081319 Bengals 787 Jpg S Fbn Usa Oh, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mike Thomas (80) and cornerback Winston Rose (39) go for a pass during Cincinnati Bengals training camp at the Paul Brown Stadium practice field in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The process of projecting the roster didn’t change either. Cincinnati Bengals roster cuts tracker: Instant analysis on each transaction. Cincinnati also gets to move 16 players to the practice squad this year and the expanded list also features expanded protection rules. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Bengals informed quarterback Jake Dolegala he’s one of the cuts.ESPN’s Ben Baby confirmed the team also cut running back Jacques Patrick.. (AP Photo), Aug 17, 2020; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen(8) drops to throw during training camp at the teams practice facility. A few practice squad players from last year return. Share this article 176 shares share tweet text email link Chris Roling. Green (18) and John Ross III (11) and Trenton Irwin (16) and DaMarkus Lodge (81) during training camp at the teams practice facility. The Cincinnati Bengals have finalized their initial 53-man roster. A poor showing from Taylor and his staff derailed a 21-0 lead for the Bengals. In SI’s final projection, Rapien joined a few others as continued believers in Dolegala continuing to stay on the roster. So one or both of Sims/Brown could end up seeing significant snaps early and often this season. ET. At least one quarterback and a host of talent will make that list, though the Bengals figure to potentially be plenty active on the waiver wire too. The Cornhuskers won 28-7. The Cincinnati Bengals need to cut their roster to 53 players by Saturday at 4 p.m. September 5, 2020 3:49 pm ET. This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with Cincinnati Bengals or NFL Properties LLC. Because both were cut, Carter has a much clearer path to playing time, both on offense and special teams. Buccaneers Designate WR John Hurst To Return From IR, Sign DB Mazzi Wilkins To PS, Raiders Activate DT Maurice Hurst From COVID-19 List, 49ers Likely To Place RB Raheem Mostert On Injured Reserve, Giants Place LB Lorenzo Carter On Injured Reserve. BENGALS is a registered trademark of the Cincinnati Bengals LLC. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Redshirt senior linebacker Marcel Spears Jr. poses for a photo at Iowa State football's media day on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 in Ames. 5 most surprising Cincinnati Bengals roster cuts. August 31, 2019 8:36 am ET. Cincinnati Bengals Home: The official source of the latest Bengals headlines, news, videos, photos, tickets, rosters, stats, schedule, and gameday information This image reflects the Cincinnati Bengals active roster as of Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 when this image was taken. Welcome to Bengals Wire's European Union Experience. Cincinnati Bengals Ota 5 28 2019, This is a 2020 photo of Bryce Sterk of the Cincinnati Bengals NFL football team. September 5, 2020 6:00 am ET, By Chris Roling | Mandatory Credit: Calvin Mattheis/Knoxville News Sentinel via USA TODAY NETWORK, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Stanley Morgan is unable to make a catch during Cincinnati Bengals training camp practice, , at the practice fields next to Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. The next man up was up for grabs heading into cutdown day with veteran Jordan Evans likely to get that job if he made the roster. But the Bengals feel confident enough in Finley to not keep another signal-caller to challenge him for the backup spot.