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Bengals Exempt Ceyair Wright After Movie Role
8/16/2026
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- The Bengals placed rookie cornerback Ceyair Wright on the exempt/left squad list on August 15, 2026, after he left for a lead movie role.
- Head coach Zac Taylor said Wright’s two passions collided, wishing him success.
- Filming ends in late October 2026, after which Wright could rejoin the team.
- The Bengals signed former University of Cincinnati cornerback Matthew McDoom to fill the roster spot.
