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Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 22

Joe Burrow: I'm Excited to See What Fernando Mendoza Does in the NFL

Joe Burrow understands the path Fernando Mendoza is about to take better than almost anyone. Mendoza led Indiana to an undefeated national championship, won the Heisman Trophy, and was selected No.

Erick All News / A to Z Sports / July 22

Bengals Player Profile: Erick All Jr. has one hurdle to clear in becoming what Cincinnati needs at tight end

The Cincinnati Bengals saw what Erick All Jr. was capable of during the first two months of his playing career. He was their best chance of a multi-dimensional tight end back then, and he still is to this day.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 22

True Franchise Player Ranking is All Wrong When Ranking the Bengals

It is nearly time for the Cincinnati Bengals to take the field once again. On July 29th, the Bengals are officially beginning training camp. This team is coming into the 2026 season with a huge chip on its shoulder.

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The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NFL in yards-per-reception since 2000 can you name in five minutes?

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Dalton Risner News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / July 22

Dalton Risner’s wife shares touching moment after opening up on devastating pregnancy loss

Dalton Risner and his wife, Whitney, expected last week to be filled with birthday celebrations. Instead, it became one of the most difficult weeks of their lives.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Joe Burrow News / Viral Sports News / July 22

Joe Burrow Trade Rumors Land Update Bengals Fans Won’t Like

The Cincinnati Bengals have gone all in this offseason to snap their recent string of disappointments. After missing the playoffs for three consecutive years, the franchise made several aggressive moves to bolster the roster around quarterback Joe Burrow.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / July 21

Bengals’ key backup scores a massive win right before a different training camp for him begins

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley is now an official Adidas athlete following his breakout 2025 season, and expectations will be raised entering a new year with new gear.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 21

Bengals Ranked Near Bottom of League in 2 Surprising Categories by NFL Analyst

NFL analyst Warren Sharp raised the eyebrows – and the ire – of Cincinnati Bengals when he slotted the team’s offensive line 28th in his annual positional rankings.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / July 21

Bengals’ pipe dream of addressing their biggest need was just emphatically snuffed out

The Cincinnati Bengals will officially not be trading for linebacker Jordyn Brooks. That much is now certain after the Miami Dolphins locked up their star defender with a three-year, $51.3 million new contract.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 21

Bengals Announce Multiple Major Upgrades to Paycor Stadium ahead of 2026 Season

The Bengals stadium operations team had a busy offseason at Paycor Stadium. The organization announced a litany of major upgrades for fans to enjoy throughout the stadium.

Joe Burrow News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 21

Another NFL analyst disputes Joe Burrow’s ESPN Survey ranking

ESPN released a Survey ranking for the NFL this offseason, in which coaches, scouts, and executives ranked each position group in the league. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was named the No.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 21

Bengals Quarterback Room One of NFL's Deepest Entering 2026 NFL Season

CBS Sports took a magnifying glass to NFL quarterback situations this week to find the five worst and five best situations for passers. It was a generous list for the Bengals, who checked in at No.

Kyle Dugger News / A to Z Sports / July 21

Bengals Player Profile: Kyle Dugger brings plenty of veteran savvy to a position in desperate need of it

There’s an argument for Dugger being the most underrated signing Cincinnati made this past spring. He can start when needed, but will be a vital role player off the bench for whatever the Bengals need throughout the season.

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Myles Murphy News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / July 21

Bengals’ Myles Murphy enters now-or-never 2026 season with $20M on the line

The Cincinnati Bengals have made several changes to their defense this offseason. Now, edge rusher Myles Murphy is entering the final year of his rookie deal after the Bengals declined his fifth-year option.

Joe Burrow News / QBFanCentral / July 21

Joe Burrow reveals extreme Heisman Trophy protection after home break-in

Joe Burrow has never hesitated to show how much the 2019 Heisman Trophy means to him, but a frightening home robbery has changed the way he protects it.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / July 21

Grok simulates the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 season, game results, stats, accolades, and dreams coming true in the end

The Cincinnati Bengals open training camp in one week, and optimism surrounding this roster sits at a level the franchise hasn’t experienced in years. Grok, the AI developed by X (formerly known as Twitter), apparently agrees.

Cincinnati Bengals News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / July 21

Bengals get wake-up call on biggest remaining roster weakness before 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals addressed several key areas on defense this offseason, but one position is still drawing ahead of training camp: the safety spot.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / July 21

Bengals’ most important additions to 2026 roster receive new bulletin board material heading into training camp

The Cincinnati Bengals defensive line underwent a historic transformation this offseason. An influx of investment naturally equates to an influx of optimism, but not from everyone it seems.

Myles Murphy News / Pro Football Rumors / July 20

Latest On Bengals DE Myles Murphy

Earlier this offseason, the Bengals opted to decline Myles Murphy‘s fifth-year option. 2026 thus represents a potential walk year for the edge rusher. The spring saw Cincinnati make a number of investments along the defensive front, including most notably the trade acquisition of Dexter Lawrence.

Joe Flacco News / Yardbarker / July 20