According to Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, final roster cuts aren’t always simply decided by who is the most talented player.
Heading into next week’s final roster cut to 53 players, Taylor said that decision is a complicated process. It involves the depth at each position, injuries in the starting lineup and practice squad eligibility.
The Bengals will have to cut their roster from 80 to 53 players on Aug. 31. Heading into the final preseason game, most of those 53 spots are well established.
Here’s a look at the remaining roster battles at the back of the roster.