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Duke Tobin Makes It Clear: Bengals Will Address Major Weakness This Offseason

During Duke Tobin's press conference on Friday, many questions rightfully revolved around what exactly the plan is to fix a Bengals defense that has derailed back-to-back seasons.

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Bengals Should Keep an Eye on This Defensive Leader During NFL Playoffs

It is even more clear that the Bengals will add to their defense this offseason following Duke Tobin's press conference on Friday. He acknowledged adding leaders on defense that could not only contribute, but help current ascending young players find their voice as leaders of the unit.

Ja'Marr Chase News / A to Z Sports / January 10

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase's All-Pro honor has another layer of greatness under the surface we haven't seen in 8 years

Ja'Marr Chase was one of the lone bright spots for the 2025 Cincinnati Bengals, and has earned another accolade to prove it. Chase was named to the 2025 AP NFL All-Pro Team, joining Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams, and Jaxson Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks as First Team All-Pro wide receivers.

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The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

Can you name the last quarterback to win a playoff game for every NFL team? Five minutes are on the clock.

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Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 10

Cincinnati Bengals Star Named First-Team All-Pro for Second-Straight Season

Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was named First-Team All-Pro for a second consecutive season. Chase finished with 125 catches for 1,412 yards and eight touchdowns.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 9

Three Takeaways From Duke Tobin on Fixing the Bengals and Maximizing Joe Burrow’s Window

The Bengals struggled in 2025, finishing 6-11 and missing the playoffs for a third-straight year. Their struggles led to Bengals Director of Player Personnel meeting with the media for 63 minutes and 18 seconds on Friday afternoon.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 9

Bengals' updated list of impending free agents with 2026 offseason already underway

The Cincinnati Bengals have already started making offseason moves this week by signing CFL wide receiver Dohnte Meyers and retaining nearly 20 of their own players to minimum-level contracts.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 9

Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Line Receives Major Praise in Final 2025 Rankings

CINCINNATI ---- The Bengals were a heavily flawed team in 2025, as their 6-11 record would indicate. Those flaws do not reside on the offensive line, though, for once.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 9

Chad Johnson addresses ‘financially conscious’ decision to live in Bengals stadium

Football icon and former and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson at one point resided in Paycor Stadium — formerly known as Paul Brown Stadium — due to financial and training reasons.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 9

Cincinnati Bengals Select Defensive Star in 18-Pick 2026 NFL Mock Draft

Sports Illustrated's Daniel Flick dropped his latest mock draft this week and had Cincinnati sticking with defense like almost every single mock draft has so far, entering mid-January.

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NFL coach calls out Bengals for misusing a former starter who was released not even halfway through his contract

Carolina Panthers defensive pass game coordinator Jonathan Cooley claims the Cincinnati Bengals misused Panthers safety Nick Scott during Scott's lone year in Cincinnati.