Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Trey Hendrickson News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 3

Report: Cincinnati Bengals Have High Asking Price in Trey Hendrickson Trade Talks

The Bengals still have a high asking price for Trey Hendrickson in any trade for their only star defensive piece. The Athletic's Dianna Russini noted

Cincinnati Bengals News / NBC Sports / November 3

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The 'NFL Passing YPG leaders' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history to average at least 230 passing yards-per-game for their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL quarterback rushing yard leaders' quiz

The 'Most 1,000-receiving yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL yearly completion % leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / November 3

Bengals are getting exactly what they put in their defense, and any anger should be directed toward the top

The Cincinnati Bengals' defense is lightyears apart from their offense, and I mean that quite literally. Stars are separated by lightyears, and therefore the planetary systems that revolve around them are as well.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 3

Cincinnati Bengals Should Make Obvious Moves Ahead of 2025 NFL Trade Deadline

The Bengals lost to the Bears 47-42 on Sunday at Paycor Stadium. They're 3-6 on the season, despite Joe Flacco posted historic numbers in his first four starts at quarterback.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / November 3

Bengals should trade two recent first-round picks before other core players

Currently, there is considerable discussion about whether the Cincinnati Bengals should trade Trey Hendrickson, Cam Taylor-Britt, and/or Logan Wilson. Yes, the Bengals should be active at the NFL trade deadline.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 3

1 stat that perfectly sums up how pathetic Bengals’ defense is

A gut punch is how Zac Taylor described it, and it fit the scene in Cincinnati after a 47-42 collapse to Chicago. The Bengals seized a late lead behind Joe Flacco’s career-high 470 yards, then gave it back on a 58-yard catch and run to rookie tight end Colston Loveland with 17 seconds left.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 3

Cincinnati Bengals Defense is One of Worst Ever, and That's Not Hyperbole; the Numbers are Damning

CINCINNATI – To say the Cincinnati Bengals have one of the worst defenses in NFL history is no longer hyperbole or anecdotally reactionary in the wake of another terrible loss.

NFL News / FirstSportz / November 3

Joe Flacco Breaks Tom Brady’s Record with Career-High 470 Yards Game Against Bears

Less than a month ago, Joe Flacco’s NFL career was called into question when he was demoted to the bench in favor of a rookie in Cleveland. An opportunity to leave the Browns arrived not long after the demotion, which the veteran couldn’t pass.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / November 3

The Bengals Locker Room is Disintegrating In Real-Time

Have you ever held a job where you work as hard as you can to make sure you do your job to the best of your ability? And, at the same time, have you seen that work get overshadowed or even nullified by a slacking associate?

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The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / November 3

Bengals’ next franchise cornerstone is already becoming glaringly obvious

The Cincinnati Bengals have a harsh truth staring them in the face. Even if their offense is one of the most explosive units in the league, their defense simply isn’t good enough.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 3

Joe Burrow Shows More Signs Of Strong Recovery Path From Turf Toe Injury

Joe Burrow showed more signs of great recovery on the sideline during Sunday's 47-42 Bengals loss to the Bears at home. Cincinnati may not play well enough to warrant a comeback from him this season, but Burrow was walking fine and throwing on the sideline.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Sporting News / November 3

Trey Hendrickson trade rumor from Jay Glazer is huge news for Cowboys, Eagles, 49ers

Reports over the past few weeks have suggested that Cincinnati Bengals star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson won't be available for trade, but it appears the team might be changing that stance.

Zac Taylor News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 3

Bengals’ Zac Taylor ‘sick’ after brutal loss vs. Bears

The Cincinnati Bengals gave their all in a high-scoring affair against the Chicago Bears at Paycor Stadium on Sunday. They, however, still ultimately fell short, 47-42, dropping their record to 3-6.

Tee Higgins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 2

Bengals’ Tee Higgins earns rare Super Bowl-era consolation in loss to Bears

The Cincinnati Bengals suffered yet another close loss on Sunday, as they fell prey to the visiting Chicago Bears at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati to the tune of a 47-42 score.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / November 2

Bengals are in need of a major reset on defense

The Bengals are a mess, and somehow managed to get even messier on Sunday in a 47-42 loss to the Bears. It dropped them to 3-6, put a potentially devastating dent in whatever small playoff hopes they still had and seemed to result in some post-game finger-pointing from the offense toward the defense.

Bears' Caleb Williams shows why he was No. 1 pick in miraculous win vs. Bengals

Bengals' Charlie Jones showcases penchant for return TDs vs. Bears

Two contenders that should pursue Bengals' Trey Hendrickson following latest report

The most notable single-season declines in NFL history

The 'Oldest 300-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / November 2

Chase Brown goes nuclear in WTF rant on historically horrible Bengals defense

The Cincinnati Bengals couldn't have looked much worse on defense in Sunday's 47-42 loss to the Chicago Bears, and multiple defensive players reportedly gave the media the cold shoulder afterwards.

Ja'Marr Chase News / A to Z Sports / November 2

Ja'Marr Chase speaks for all Bengals fans with 3-word reaction to yet another demoralizing loss

The Cincinnati Bengals raised the bar for losing spectacularly with a 47-42 defeat to the Chicago Bears. Cincinnati allowed a 58-yard touchdown pass from Caleb Williams to rookie Colston Loveland in the final 25 seconds of the game.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / November 2

Zac Taylor reveals just how legendary Joe Flacco's Week 9 performance was

The Cincinnati Bengals continue finding ways to lose and squander yet another legendary Joe Flacco renaissance. That sure was the case in Sunday's 47-42 loss to the Chicago Bears, which all but ends the Bengals' 2025 season.

Charlie Jones News / Yardbarker / November 2

Bengals' Charlie Jones showcases penchant for return TDs vs. Bears

Through his first three NFL seasons, Jones has returned a punt or a kickoff for a touchdown each year.

The 30 greatest NFL players who never played in the postseason

The 'Oldest 300-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Field Level Media / November 2

Bob Trumpy, former Bengals TE and network broadcaster, dies at 80

Former Cincinnati Bengals tight end and longtime television and radio broadcaster Bob Trumpy has died. He was 80. The Bengals announced Sunday that Trumpy "passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family." The team did not provide a cause of death, however.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 2