The Cincinnati Bengals turn to final roster cuts as the next big landmark of the preseason before the games start to matter. Those Bengals finished the preseason on Saturday with a 41-7 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, where plenty of final roster battles unfolded across the roster.

For the next two days, Cincinnati Bengals director of personnel Duke Tobin and head coach Zac Taylor will finalize their roster. The NFL mandates each team cut their roster down to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Aug. 26.

The Indianapolis Colts concluded their 2025 preseason in dominant fashion, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals on the road 41-14. With plenty on the line when discussing the 53-man roster, there was a lot to see in this game despite the starters sitting.