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Cincinnati Bengals Waive Rookie Defensive End Justin Blazek Ahead of Final Cuts

The Bengals have to trim their roster down to 53 guys by Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET.

James Rapien

Dec 4, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals helmet before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals helmet before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports / Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports
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CINCINNATI — The Bengals waived defensive end Justin Blazek on Monday afternoon.

Blazek signed with the team as an undrafted free agent in May. He finished the preseason with three solo tackles, one sack and one forced fumble.

The Bengals have 74 players on their roster. They have to trim the roster to 53 by Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. For our complete 53-man roster projection, go here.

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James Rapien

JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien covers the Bengals for Sports Illustrated's AllBengals.com and is one-half of the Locked on Bengals Podcast. He's also the co-owner/creator of Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. He earned a journalism degree from the University of Cincinnati and has spent the majority of his professional career in the Queen City. Rapien previously covered the Cavaliers and Indians in Cleveland. He has a background in radio, which includes stops at 700 WLW, ESPN 1530 and 92.3 The Fan. He loves a good trade rumor and uses copious amounts of hot sauce on his food. Cincinnati chili is his go-to meal, followed by gallons of mint chocolate chip ice cream for dessert. When he isn't working or eating, he's probably walking his dog Finley or spending time with family.  

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