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Bengals News (8/24): Final Cuts Looming

Shaka Heyward and Maema Njongmeta, battling for what could be the Bengals’ last roster spot at linebacker on a margin as close as their adjacent lockers, had an eventful preseason finale Saturday at Paycor Stadium.

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The third week of the 2025 NFL preseason kicked off Thursday as teams take their final look at key position battles ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline to trim rosters to 53 players.

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