Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / June 29

Bengals’ 2026 offseason taught fans what it takes for Cincinnati’s front office to make uncharacteristic moves

The Cincinnati Bengals entered the 2026 offseason with much to prove. They let everyone know what it takes to push them out of their comfort zone. The Cincinnati Bengals entered the 2026 offseason with familiar questions about whether the front office would do enough to build a competitive roster around Joe Burrow.

DJ Turner News / A to Z Sports / June 29

Bengals’ most important remaining business of the offseason may be completed even earlier than expected

Cornerback DJ Turner II and the Cincinnati Bengals appear to be closing in on a contract extension, according to a cryptic, yet encouraging, message from his agent’s Instagram.

Dax Hill News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 28

Dax Hill Explains 'TNT' Mantra Bengals Secondary Adopted During 2026 Offseason

Bengals cornerback Dax Hill is diving into family time during his few weeks away from the facility ahead of training camp next month. Local 12's Yanni Tragellis caught up with the starting CB during Minicamp last week before he left to handle some things that are tougher to pay attention to in the midst of an NFL season.

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The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

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Tahj Brooks News / A to Z Sports / June 28

Bengals Player Profile: Tahj Brooks can quietly take on more responsibility in Cincinnati’s backfield

Tahj Brooks is the only long-term piece of the Cincinnati Bengals’ running back room. Perhaps that changes before the season begins, but if not, getting Brooks on the field more often this year should be a priority.

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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 28

Bengals Free Agent Addition Receives Glowing Endorsement From Teammate

So far through this bustling offseason, the Cincinnati Bengals have reeled in seven new signings. When you take a look at those signings, the message

Dexter Lawrence News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 28

Why sacks alone don’t define Dexter Lawrence’s impact on Bengals defense

The Cincinnati Bengals will be under immense pressure during the 2026 season. Cincinnati went all in to surround QB Joe Burrow with talent this offseason, making several big additions on defense.

Dexter Lawrence News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Dexter Lawrence has message for critics pointing out his low sack count

Dexter Lawrence sounds more than ready to quiet his doubters heading into next season. The Cincinnati Bengals bet big on Lawrence when they traded for the 3-time Pro Bowler in April, acquiring him from the New York Giants for the No.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 27

Bengals' Playmaker Group Ranked Among NFL's Three Best Collections Entering 2026 NFL Season

ESPN's Bill Barnwell dropped his latest annual ranking of all 32 NFL team playmaker cores and the Bengals took one of the top spots. He has the Cincinnati attack group ranked third overall in the NFL, only behind the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions.

Jordan Battle News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 27

NFL Film Analyst Highlights Sneaky Bengals Training Camp Position Battle

The Cincinnati Bengals made several major changes to their defense this offseason, but one position battle could be especially important once training camp begins.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 27

Ravens Star Kyle Hamilton Gives Joe Burrow Major Respect

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has built his reputation in the NFL on his accuracy, timing, and efficiency. That reputation clearly extends across the AFC North.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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

William Wagner News / A to Z Sports / June 27

Bengals Player Profile: William Wagner is only battling himself entering second season as Cincy’s long snapper

The Bengals got everything they wanted out of William Wagner last year. The only way he doesn’t make it is if he looks significantly worse and forces the club to bring in another option.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 26

Zac Taylor Praises Joe Burrow: He Has 'All the Answers to the Test'

Joe Burrow has always carried himself like the leader of the Cincinnati Bengals. That same responsibility has only grown over time. Now in his seventh season, Burrow has reached the point where the offense runs through him.

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The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 26

AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Zay Flowers, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Joe Burrow is entering the seventh year of his career as the Bengals’ starting quarterback. Burrow said that he is being more vocal when things aren’t performing up to standard. “If something isn’t up to a standard, then calling it out right then and there,” Burrow said, via Geoff Hobson of the team’s site.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 26

Joe Burrow Tops Patrick Mahomes, Four Bengals Ranked in Latest Top 100 List

The Cincinnati Bengals have one of the most talented rosters in the NFL on paper. As seen on CBS Sports' Pete Prisco's Top 100 players list, Cincinnati had four players make the list, with two inside the top five.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 26

Heartwarming Zac Taylor Interaction Surfaces Amidst Bengals 2026 Offseason

Another nice Zac Taylor story surfaced from the Bengals community this week. The head coach noticed a few out-of-town baseball fans from Wisconsin walking around the stadium amidst MLB's Brewers being in town to play the Reds this week, and he gave them an impromptu Paycor Stadium tour.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 26

Bengals Offseason Addition Named Among Top-Three Largest Impacts Entering 2026 Season

The folks at FOX Sports broke down the top impact potential for 15 new faces playing elsewhere in the NFL this fall. New Bengals game-wrecker Dexter Lawrence II landed at No.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 26

AFC Notes: Jordan Battle, Shedeur Sanders, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals S Jordan Battle outlined his relationship and the dynamic with CB DJ Turner II. Battle said the two are great friends, and he thinks their differing personalities is perfect for leading the defense.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / June 26

Former Bengals All-Pro calls Joe Burrow out amid rumors about uncertain future

As recently as earlier this week, a new update suggested that Burrow could question how long he "will want to" stay put if Cincinnati misses the playoffs for a fourth straight year.

Bengals get a new warning about possible Burrow decision

Tom Brady wants Fernando Mendoza to learn this from Peyton Manning

Sam Darnold shares what Klint Kubiak really thinks of Mendoza, Kirk Cousins

Josh Allen opens up about Super Bowl goal, Bills replacing Sean McDermott

Steelers reporter shares big Drew Allar update amid concerns

Steelers have a problem to solve before the 2026 season

Joe Burrow News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / June 26