Sep 1, 2026 12:40 AM
Updated Sep 1, 2026 12:57 AM
The Bengals have begun building their practice squad after finalizing the 53-man roster, adding 12 players while several others find new opportunities elsewhere.
With the 53-man roster being finalized Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals have started adding players to their practice squad. Each team is allowed 16 players and one international player on its practice squad, and the Bengals made 12 additions Monday.
Running back Kentrel Bullock: Bullock is an undrafted rookie running back who impressed throughout training camp with his explosiveness, versatility and special teams ability.
Quarterback Sean Clifford: Clifford is a veteran quarterback who provides experience, familiarity with the offense and reliable depth behind Joe Flacco.
Defensive tackle Howard Cross III: Cross is a young defensive tackle who showed disruptive potential during camp and adds developmental depth to Cincinnati’s defensive line.
Defensive end Isaiah Foskey: Foskey is a former Notre Dame standout who recorded 11 pressures and two sacks during the preseason.
Linebacker Joe Giles-Harris: Giles-Harris is an experienced linebacker who provides veteran leadership, defensive knowledge and special teams value for Cincinnati.
Linebacker Shaka Heyward: Heyward is an athletic linebacker who showed versatility during camp and the preseason while providing additional special teams potential.
Defensive back Bralyn Lux: Lux is a young cornerback who competed throughout training camp and provides additional developmental depth in Cincinnati’s secondary.
Running back Kendall Milton: Milton is a physical running back who showed flashes during the preseason and gives Cincinnati another developmental option in its backfield.
Wide receiver Jordan Moore: Moore is a versatile young receiver who competed throughout camp and adds developmental depth to Cincinnati’s wide receiver room.
Wide receiver Noah Thomas: Thomas is a rookie receiver who brings size and contested-catch ability while continuing to develop within Cincinnati’s offensive system.
Safety Russ Yeast: Yeast is an experienced safety who provides defensive versatility, special teams ability and additional depth to Cincinnati’s secondary.
Defensive end Garmon Randolph: Randolph is a 6-foot-8 defensive end with intriguing physical tools. Aaron Wilson reports he will join Cincinnati after spending last season on the Chargers’ practice squad.
In addition, some notable players explored other opportunities and are signing elsewhere.
Wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley: Tinsley is reportedly signing with the Houston Texans’ practice squad, per Ari Meirov.
Linebacker Liam Anderson: Anderson is reportedly signing with the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad, per Charlie Clifford.
Tight end Cam Grandy: Grandy is reportedly signing with the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad, per Charlie Clifford.
Cincinnati still has four available spots and the international spot to fill on its practice squad in the coming days, and former Bengals could still find themselves back with the team or look for a new home.
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