Elgersma, an undrafted rookie from Canada, threw his first touchdown pass of the preseason (a 3-yarder to Will Sheppard ). He finished 6-of-8 for 32 yards. Clifford, the 2023 fifth-round pick, was 6-for-9 for 19 yards. Neither completed a downfield throw. -- Rob Demovsky Next game: vs. Detroit Lions (4:25 p.m. ET, Sept. 7)

The Bengals must reduce their roster to 53 players by August 26th. Key position battles include right guard on offense and the cornerback spot opposite Cam Taylor-Britt. The team may look to add offensive linemen and defensive tackles after other teams make cuts.