The Houston Texans closed out the preseason with a 26-7 victory on the road over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Saturday afternoon. Even without a majority of starters seeing action, the game had its moments that even the most negative fan would call promising.

The Bengals must reduce their roster to 53 players by August 26th. Key position battles include right guard on offense and the cornerback spot opposite Cam Taylor-Britt. The team may look to add offensive linemen and defensive tackles after other teams make cuts.

The Cincinnati Bengals open the 2025 NFL regular season at the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 8 at Huntington Bank Field. For most of training camp, roughly the top 40 spots on the roster have felt solid for a group that was retained mostly intact after narrowly missing the playoffs last year.