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Dohnte Meyers Makes Bengals’ 53-Man Roster

8/31/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Dohnte Meyers made the Cincinnati Bengals’ 53-man roster.
He recorded 11 catches for 121 yards, two rushes for 22 yards, and 99 return yards in preseason.
In 2025 with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, he posted 65 catches for 1,056 yards, eight touchdowns and earned Division All-Star honors.
He signed a Reserve/Future contract in January 2026 after paying $100 to try out for the Roughriders.

History

Historical Context

After the 1974 season—when the league scrapped the “future list” and later reinstated it as a practice squad and saw undrafted players such as Donnie Shell earn roster spots—the NFL created a lasting pipeline for fringe talent. Dohnte Meyers’ 2026 Reserve/Future signing follows that tradition, echoing the league’s Jan. 29-30, 1974 draft era.

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Story summary

Dohnte Meyers made the Cincinnati Bengals’ 53-man roster.
He recorded 11 catches for 121 yards, two rushes for 22 yards, and 99 return yards in preseason.
In 2025 with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, he posted 65 catches for 1,056 yards, eight touchdowns and earned Division All-Star honors.
He signed a Reserve/Future contract in January 2026 after paying $100 to try out for the Roughriders.

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