Bengals cut DE Michael Johnson, but it might not be the end

The Cincinnati Bengals parted ways with 28 players on Sunday, trimming their roster to the NFL-mandated 53 players. Here’s a closer look at the final cuts:

Most significant move: The Bengals released longtime defensive end Michael Johnson, and if he doesn't end up re-signing with the team, it would be another move in a line of surprising cuts the Bengals have made this year. They parted ways with cornerback Adam Jones and released veterans George Iloka and Brandon LaFell. Considering the Bengals have typically kept their veterans through their entire contracts, it's a departure from how they have operated in the past. But this isn't necessarily the end, as Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said any…