DALLAS, TX - November 01: SMU Mustangs safety Isaiah Nwokobia (#23) looks up field during the college football game between the SMU Mustangs and the Miami Hurricanes on November 1, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, TX. (Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Cincinnati Bengals have waived safety Isaiah Nwokobia, the team announced on Tuesday. Its the first player the team has cut since the start of training camp.An undrafted free agent out of SMU, Nwokobia was quickly scooped up by the Bengals following the 2026 NFL Draft. The hope was he could challenge guys like Daijahn Anthony and PJ Jules for one of the final safety spots, but that obviously didnt pan out.The 6-foot, 206-pound Nwokobia was listed as a safety but has the potential to play nickel cornerback. Over the last two seasons while playing in the ACC, he racked up 180 tackles, 10 pass deflections, 5.5 tackles for loss, and five interceptions.Because this move comes so early in camp, it could signal that the team has someone else theyd like to compete for a spot on the final 53-man roster, though no subsequent move has been made.