3 Things We Learned From the Bengals' Final Roster Cuts
Surprising departures and a seventh-round steal reshape Cincinnati’s depth chart, revealing a new plan for the receiver room and long-term stability at the tight end position.
The Cincinnati Bengals concluded their final roster cuts on Sunday evening, with the deadline to finalize rosters at 6 p.m. Among the notable cuts were quarterback Josh Johnson, defensive lineman McKinnley Jackson, and wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley.
The decision to cut McKinnley Jackson, a former third-round pick, appears to have been influenced by the impressive performance of seventh-round pick Landon Robinson. Robinson, an undersized interior defensive tackle, delivered strong performances in both the camp and preseason, earning the Bengals' confidence and keeping him on the roster despite competition from established players like Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen, and Kris Jenkins.
The Bengals' decision to release Mitchell Tinsley highlights the emergence of other young receivers in the room, most notably Colbie Young. Young's solid performance during the training camp and preseason has made the Bengals comfortable with cutting Tinsley, while Young's potential to replace the aging Tee Higgins in the wide receiver room remains a possibility.
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