In August, Jackson was among players the Bengals cut to finalizetheir 53-man roster.
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The Bengals are not scheduled to face the Niners during the 2026 regular season.
Cincinnati Bengals safety Bryan Cook celebrates with teammates against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki celebrates his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow hands the ball off to running back Chase Brown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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The Cincinnati Bengals huddle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. recovers a fumble and scores against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. recovers a fumble and scores against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. recovers a fumble and scores against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Paycor Stadium for the Cincinnati Bengals' opener vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Paycor Stadium for the Cincinnati Bengals' opener vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Cincinnati Bengals safety Bryan Cook celebrates with teammates against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Bengals kick off season at home against Buccaneers, see photos
Cincinnati Bengals safety Bryan Cook celebrates with teammates against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Bengals kick off season at home against Buccaneers, see photos
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki celebrates his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Bengals kick off season at home against Buccaneers, see photos
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow hands the ball off to running back Chase Brown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Bengals kick off season at home against Buccaneers, see photos
The Cincinnati Bengals huddle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Bengals kick off season at home against Buccaneers, see photos
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. recovers a fumble and scores against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Bengals kick off season at home against Buccaneers, see photos
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. recovers a fumble and scores against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Bengals kick off season at home against Buccaneers, see photos
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. recovers a fumble and scores against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Bengals kick off season at home against Buccaneers, see photos
Paycor Stadium for the Cincinnati Bengals' opener vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Bengals kick off season at home against Buccaneers, see photos
Paycor Stadium for the Cincinnati Bengals' opener vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Jackson, athird-round pickof the Bengals in the 2024 NFL Draft, played in nine games during the 2025 season. He played in 13 games as a rookie, and finished with one sack.
Jacksonrequested a tradein October 2025. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said his suggestion for Jackson was to "just keep working."
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson (93) takes off his helmet at Bengals Mini Camp inside Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
