The Cincinnati Bengals must cut their roster down to 53 players by 4 p.m. and after they finalize the roster, will create their practice squad.
In order for a player to join Cincinnati's practice squad, he has to clear waivers first. This means the Bengals will have to cut the player, allow him to hit the waiver wire and then if no other team claims him, can sign the player. NFL teams must have their waiver claims in for players waived in the cutdown from 80 to 53 by noon on Aug. 31. Teams will then be notified if they were awarded any players off waiver.