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Bengals Waive Ex-All-ACC Defender Amid Roster Cuts
5 Aug
Summary
- Bengals cut safety Isaiah Nwokobia before the 2026 season.
- Nwokobia was a First-Team All-ACC selection in 2024.
- Coach Zac Taylor faces pressure in his eighth season.
The Cincinnati Bengals are actively trimming their roster as the 2026 NFL season approaches, with training camp underway. A notable move by the team was waiving safety Isaiah Nwokobia.
Nwokobia joined the Bengals as an undrafted free agent after a distinguished college career at Southern Methodist University, where he earned First-Team All-ACC honors in 2024. He recorded 273 total tackles and 11 interceptions during his five seasons at SMU.
This roster decision comes as the Bengals aim for a successful 2026 campaign, a season many experts believe could be a breakout year for the team. Head coach Zac Taylor, entering his eighth season, is under considerable pressure to lead the team to success, especially after recent playoff absences.
Cincinnati will open their 2026 season at home on September 13th against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team's performance this year is seen as critical, with potential organizational changes looming if they fail to meet expectations.
