Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bengals Have One Massive Reason for Optimism Entering 2026

For the last few years, the Cincinnati Bengals have had the core on offense to compete as one of the best teams in the league, but they haven't put the pieces together.

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Bengals legend has “all the confidence in the world” Joe Burrow can pass him and other past QBs on all-time franchise leaderboard this year

Joe Burrow has noticed he’s only 48 touchdown passes from breaking the Cincinnati Bengals’ all-time record. Former Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson believes he can do it this year.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 25

Bengals still have $6 million decision to make before the offseason progresses much further, and the choice is clear

The more depth the Cincinnati Bengals have, the better. This is especially the case along the defensive line, and nose tackle T.J. Slaton Jr. is still a crucial member of the unit despite Dexter Lawrence’s arrival.

Zac Taylor News / Football Analysis / May 25

Bengals Just Drew 4 Playoff Teams On Their 2026 Schedule — Zac Taylor Won’t Survive

The NFL dropped Cincinnati’s 2026 schedule in mid-May, and at first glance, Bengals fans exhaled. Opponents combined for a .450 winning percentage last season.

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL TD-catch leaders by season' quiz

Joe Burrow News / A to Z Sports / May 25

Joe Burrow identifies key advantage with one of the few things the Cincinnati Bengals did not change about their roster

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has never experienced this level of continuity from his offensive line before. He expects that to play into their advantage to start the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Myles Murphy News / A to Z Sports / May 24

NFL writer has a bleak message regarding Bengals’ prime make-or-break player for Cincinnati’s 2026 season

Everything’s on the table for Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy. NFL.com’s Nick Shook believes this all-important year will lead him to leaving the Queen City.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 24

ESPN’s Michael Wilbon gives the Bengals more motivation by dismissing Joe Burrow’s confident statement

Long-time ESPN personality Michael Wilbon is not ready to crown the Cincinnati Bengals. Wilbon dismissed Joe Burrow’s assertion that the 2026 Bengals feature the “most talented roster” he’s ever been a part of.

Joe Burrow News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 24

AFC Notes: Denzel Boston, Joe Burrow, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals QB Joe Burrow expressed his excitement about the team going into the 2026 season, saying that they’ve put together the “most talented roster” he’s been a part of in his seven-year career. “This is the most talented roster that we have had since I have been here,” Burrow said, via Paul Dehner Jr.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 24

Bengals game-by-game predictions after 2026 NFL Schedule release

The Cincinnati Bengals are going all in on the 2026 season. Cincinnati made some aggressive moves to upgrade their defense during the offseason. The biggest move was trading for DT Dexter Lawrence to significantly improve the interior of their defensive line.

Joe Burrow News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 24

Bengals Don’t Seem To Be Planning To Restructure QB Joe Burrow’s Contract

According to Charlie Clifford, the Bengals have shown no indication they’re thinking about restructuring QB Joe Burrow‘s contract to create more cap space.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 24

Bengals’ Biggest Win and Biggest Mistake of 2026 Offseason

ESPN's Bill Barnwell dropped his best and worst offseason moves for all 16 AFC teams this week. Cincinnati received high marks for the Bryan Cook signing, but he feels the polarizing trade for Dexter Lawrence was their worst move.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 23

Bengals Predicted to Make Deep Playoff Run in Bold 2026 NFL Prediction

The NFL schedule is set in stone for the 2026 season and the Bengals face one of the easiest projected journeys in the NFL. They boast the third-easiest slate by both win total projections and 2025 opponent record.

Joe Burrow News / A to Z Sports / May 23

Joe Burrow explains his flag football passion, aspirations, and what part the Bengals play in all of it

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow turned heads while playing in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic. Burrow explained to local media members this week what it all means for him.