To comply with the NFL’s 53-man roster limit, the Bengals made a series of strategic moves today.
**Reserve/Injured List:**
– **DE Myles Murphy** (knee; designated for return)
– **P Brad Robbins** (quadriceps; designated for return)
**Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform List:**
– **CB DJ Ivey** (knee)
The Bengals also released two vested veterans, making them free agents:
**Contract Terminations:**
– **CB Jalen Davis**
– **QB Logan Woodside**
These players are now free to sign with any team or potentially re-sign with the Bengals.
**Players Waived:**
– **DT Travis Bell**
– **CB Nate Brooks**
– **WR Cole Burgess**
– **OT Devin Cochran**
– **HB Elijah Collins**
– **DT Carlos Davis**
– **DT Domenique Davis**
– **C Nate Gilliam**
– **TE Cam Grandy**
– **LB Devin Harper**
– **LB Shaka Heyward**
– **C Trey Hill**
– **WR Shedrick Jackson**
– **S PJ Jules**
– **WR Kendric Pryor**
– **CB Lance Robinson** (Waived/Injured)
These 16 players were waived, which means they must clear waivers before potentially being signed to another team’s active roster or practice squad.
Looking ahead, the Bengals are expected to form their practice squad, which can include up to 16 players, once these waived players have cleared waivers. The team will finalize and announce its practice squad roster tomorrow.
This series of roster adjustments is crucial as the Bengals prepare for the upcoming season, ensuring they have the right mix of talent on the field and in reserve to compete effectively. The decisions made today reflect a balance between immediate needs and long-term potential, as the team gears up for a competitive season ahead.
