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Bengals Extend TE Tanner Hudson

The Bengals are keeping Tanner Hudson around for at least another year. The team announced that they’ve signed the tight end to a one-year extension. Following stints with the Buccaneers, 49ers, and Giants to begin his career, Hudson joined the Bengals practice squad late in the 2022 campaign.

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Joe Burrow Sounds Off on Two Controversial Calls That Shook the NFL Playoffs

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow called out NFL media and fans that questioned officials during the Divisional Round of the playoffs. "The amount of ppl that don’t understand what a catch is in the rule book flabbergasts me," Burrow wrote on X.

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Bengals HC Zac Taylor makes a surprising choice that can make him a lot busier than he expected to be this month

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher will interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to become their next OC. Per NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, Pitcher will interview with the Bucs later this week.

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Bengals OC Dan Pitcher Takes Unexpected Interview That Could Lead to His Departure

Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher will interview the Buccaneers this week for their offensive coordinator job according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

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Buccaneers Will Interview Bengals OC Dan Pitcher For Same Role This Week

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Buccaneers will interview Bengals OC Dan Pitcher for their OC opening this week. Rapoport mentions Bengals HC Zac

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Bengals make sure to keep one of Joe Burrow's favorite players weeks before they had to do anything

The Cincinnati Bengals have extended tight end Tanner Hudson. Cincinnati announced Hudson's one-year contract extension Monday morning when the veteran TE put pen-to-paper in Paycor Stadium.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 19

Cincinnati Bengals Assistant Coach Named to 2026 Senior Bowl Staff

A Bengals assistant coach is helping coach at the Senior Bowl next week. Assistant offensive line coach Mike McCarthy is on the National team staff as he gets a firsthand look at potential new offensive linemen for Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 19

Bengals ink key pass-catcher to 1-year contract extension

After a difficult campaign defined by a 6-11 finish and recurring injuries, the internal atmosphere in Cincinnati remains surprisingly positive. Joe Flacco, who recently ended his brief tenure with the team, offered significant praise for head coach Zac Taylor.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 19

Cincinnati Bengals Extend Veteran Backups' Contract

The Bengals are extending Tanner Hudson's time with the team for one more season. The veteran tight end inked a one-year contract extension on Monday to roll out with Cincinnati for the 2026 season.

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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.

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Bengals Re-Sign TE Tanner Hudson

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they have re-signed TE Tanner Hudson to a one-year extension. Hudson, 31, signed with the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent out of Arkansas in 2018.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Latest NFL coaching fire now puts Bengals fans' most popular coaching candidate in limbo, here's what can happen next

The Buffalo Billsfiring Sean McDermott not only elevates Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor up the list of longest-tenured coaches in the NFL, it frees up Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady to pursue other opportunities.

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How the Bills Firing Sean McDermott Could Impact Joe Burrow and the Bengals

The Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott on Monday following their 33-30 overtime playoff loss to the Broncos. McDermott posted a .662 winning percentage in nine seasons with the Bills.

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Former Bengals starter achieves special career milestone nearly a decade since he last played football

Former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga was inducted into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame. Maualuga was one of three former NFL players inducted in the class of 2026 this weekend in Hawaii, joining former tight end Brandon Manumaleuna, and former wide receiver Chad Owens.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 18

ESPN analyst predicts 5-time Pro Bowler with ties to Joe Burrow will be in Bengals' free agency plans

It's no secret the Cincinnati Bengals will look to add pass rushers this offseason. Director of player personnel Duke Tobin made that goal very clear in his end-of-season press conference earlier in the month.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 18

AFC Notes: Orlando Brown, Art Rooney, Mike Tomlin, Bengals, Steelers

Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic notes that the Bengals’ potential veteran salary cap cut candidates are not as clear as they have been in past seasons.

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Former Bengals player and his family get a huge win that has nothing to do with football

Former Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst revealed his newborn son, Nolan, is going home with his wife, Brooke, after spending 62 days in the NICU at Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 18

One NFL Playoff Injury Exposes One of Bengals’ Biggest Offseason Needs

The Bengals need to re-sign Joe Flacco. Keeping the veteran quarterback in Cincinnati should be one of the top priorities on their offseason to do list.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 18

One Potential Cap Casualty the Cincinnati Bengals Could Target in Free Agency

There are plenty of positions that the Bengals must address on defense this offseason, the one that looks the murkiest though could be defensive end. Following

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Former Head Coach Recalls Mike Vrabel Taunting Randy Bullock While Kicking For Bengals

ESPN NFL reporter Mike Reiss gathered some fun stories about Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel this week ahead of the team's Divisional round playoff game against the Texans, and one former Texans coach had one tied right to the Bengals.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 17

One Playoff Pass Rusher Cincinnati Bengals Should Target in Free Agency

Duke Tobin was not shy when he stated that the Bengals need more talent on defense, specifically in the pass rush. Luckily for Tobin, in a playoff field littered with impending free agents on defense, there are a number of pass rushers set to hit free agency that would instantly boost the potential of what has been a lackluster unit.