Josh Johnson joins Bengals practice squad

He was released by Cincinnati on Aug. 30.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 11 min read

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RT @AdamSchefter: Veteran QB Josh Johnson is signing with the Bengals practice squad. https://t.co/yO5zutcek1

What happened: Johnson returns to Cincinnati after the Bengals released him on Aug. 30.

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Why it matters: The move restores veteran quarterback depth as Cincinnati prepares for the 2026 season.

What to watch: Johnson’s roster status will bear watching as the opening-week active roster takes shape.

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