Bengals Final 53: Surprise Cuts, Breakout Players & 50-Sack Potential

The Cincinnati Bengals’ official 2026 53-man roster is here, and Anthony Anderson and Will Appleton are breaking down every major decision from cutdown day. Which players earned their spots? Which releases caught the guys off guard? Could some familiar names return on the practice squad? Anthony and Will go position by position, discussing the two-quarterback setup, the running-back decision, a competitive receiver room, five tight ends, the offensive-line depth, Cincinnati keeping only four linebackers and the final choices in the secondary. The conversation then turns to the deepest and potentially most dangerous part of the roster: the defensive line. The guys explain the impact Dexter Lawrence can have on everyone around him, identify potential breakout players and make individual sack predictions—including a bold projection that Cincinnati could surpass 50 sacks this season. Recorded from Cloud 9 Sushi while celebrating Will’s birthday, this episode delivers honest roster analysis, plenty of strong opinions and growing excitement for the 2026 season. The guys also share their plans to bring Rule the Jungle into video beginning in Week 1.