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Bengals' 53-man roster projection features rookie backup QB, deep D-line

CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals will cut their roster to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET Saturday. Here’s a projection:

QUARTERBACK (2): Andy Dalton, Ryan Finley

Finley’s strong performances throughout the preseason helped him secure the No. 2 spot on the depth chart. Finley sported the highest completion percentage of any Bengals quarterback this preseason and moved the offense effectively. The fourth-round pick will be called into action if anything happens to Dalton, who is entering his ninth season in Cincinnati.

Anderson and Williams, the two rookies drafted in the latter rounds this season, have made plays when they’ve been on the field.