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Bengals practice squad projection after final cuts

Cincinnati Bengals USA TODAY Sports Enquirer Aaron Doster Michael Thomas Katie Stratman Raymond Johnson III

The Cincinnati Bengals met the NFL’s deadline by trimming the roster to 53 players on Tuesday.

There were some surprises, such as leaving off summer breakout Raymond Johnson III and veteran safety Michael Thomas.

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But some of those surprises, plus other veterans and developmental pieces alike, could end up right back on the team’s practice squad.

Some reminders about the waiver wire and practice squad rules:

Players with more than four seasons of service (like Thomas) are free agents right away.
Waiver claims will be processed by noon ET on Wednesday.
Practice squads, featuring 16 players, get announced at 1 p.m. ET.

Those things outlined, here’s a look at projecting the team’s 2023 practice squad.

DE Raymond Johnson III

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QB Trevor Siemian

Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

S Michael Thomas

Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

TE Tanner Hudson

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WR Stanley Morgan

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WR Trent Taylor

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DE Owen Carney

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G Ben Brown

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P Drue Chrisman

Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

DT Domenique Davis

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CB Allan George

DE Jeff Gunter

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WR Shedrick Jackson

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QB Reid Sinnett

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G Jaxson Kirkland

(Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

HB Calvin Tyler Jr.

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