Bengals’ 53-Man Roster Prediction: Free Agency Wave 1
Here’s my first crack at the 53-man roster.
CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 04: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on after losing to the Cleveland Browns 20-18 at Paycor Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s getting to be that time of year. The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 roster is just beginning to take shape.
The first wave of free agency is pretty much over. There will be more signings, but most of the big names are off the board. We’re still a little over a month away from the NFL Draft, where the Bengals will have the No.
10 overall selection. For this first 53-man roster prediction, we can only work with what we have on the roster. Which isn’t much.
Quarterback (2) Joe Burrow Josh Johnson Notes: The Bengals didn’t tender Jake Browning; they’re preparing for Joe Flacco signing elsewhere for his chance to start. They did sign journeyman Josh Johnson to hold the clipboard for Joe. For now.
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