Eagles, Bengals conclude 2026 NFL preseason on Aug. 28

The Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals will conclude their 2026 NFL preseason schedules on Friday night, August 28, with a matchup at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The game, scheduled for an 8 p.m. ET kickoff on CBS, serves as the final evaluation opportunity for both teams before mandatory roster cuts on Sunday. Both franchises have indicated they will rest their starters, prioritizing health ahead of their regular-season openers on September 13. The Eagles, who finished the preseason with a 0-2 record following losses to the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens, will use the contest to finalize decisions on their 53-man roster. The Bengals enter with a 2-0 preseason record after defeating the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions. For Philadelphia, the game carries significant implications for several position battles. Backup quarterback Tanner McKee, who threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns in the loss to New England, is expected to see extensive action. The competition between McKee and veteran Andy Dalton for the primary backup role remains a key storyline.