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Zac Taylor Named Among Five Coaches With Hottest Seats Entering 2026 Season

The pressure is on Zac Taylor this fall. FOX Sports writer Ralph Vacchiano has him as the fifth-most likely coach to get fired entering the season on his hot-seat rankings. According to The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr., Taylor has one more season left on his contract after the 2026 campaign.

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One Stat Shows Just How Dire the Cincinnati Bengals’ Safety Need Really Is

The Bengals have plenty of needs to address this offseason, including the safety position. One stat shows just how dire the back end of Cincinnati's defense has become in recent seasons.

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Bengals Free Agent Profile: Joe Flacco will test how badly Cincinnati wants to combat a problem that's only gotten worse

We’re getting closer and closer to NFL free agency, and the Cincinnati Bengals have 16 players with expiring contracts. Who will re-sign with the team, and who will leave when the 2026 league year begins?

Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 12

Ja'Marr Chase Reflects On 'Commitment' Lessons From Bengals' Playoff Drought

Commitment was top of mind for Ja'Marr Chase this week. Cincinnati Bengals On SI chatted with the Bengals All-Pro wide receiver about his new Fabletics clothing line, and also touched on the biggest lesson he's taken away from the 6-11 2025 Bengals season that's been over for a month-plus now.

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How many of the winning coaches from every Super Bowl can you name in six minutes?

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Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 12

3 sneaky good NFL free agents Bengals must sign in 2026 offseason

The Cincinnati Bengals had another disappointing season in 2025. Cincinnati’s season went down the drain after Joe Burrow’s turf toe injury during Week 3.

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The most awful NFL coaching jobs of all time

As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.

Trey Hendrickson News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 12

NFL Insider Drops Expectation For Trey Hendrickson Resolution, Bengals Free Agency Spending

The Bengals defense could look a lot different this fall. Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer certainly expects that after his latest comments on Trey Hendrickson's future and more.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 12

Cincinnati Bengals Release Best Mic'd Up Moments From 2025 Season

The Bengals media team combed through all of the Mic'd Ups from the 2025 season to find the best ones for fans to enjoy this week. Cincinnati is trying

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / February 12

Insider would be 'pretty surprised' if Bengals made this Hendrickson decision

Insider would be 'pretty surprised' if Bengals made this Trey Hendrickson decision

A recent report shared that the Cincinnati Bengals were "still considering using the franchise tag" to retain the rights for pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson.

Top pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson's predicted landing spot in free agency could be match made in heaven

Post-Super Bowl Bengals Mock Drafts Provide a Wide Variety of Options

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Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 12

ESPN writer delivers a strong warning to the Cincinnati Bengals with free agency only a month away

Take it from Ja'Marr Chase. It's pretty obvious what the Cincinnati Bengals need to do this offseason in order to better the roster for 2026. Fix. The.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 12

Bengals Nab Major Big Board Steal in Post-Super Bowl Mock Draft

ESPN's Field Yates dropped his first 2026 mock draft since Week 14 of last season on Wednesday, and the Bengals landed a massive value pick at No. 10.

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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 / February 11

Marion Hobby Reuniting With Lou Anarumo Could Impact Bengals Free Agency

Former Bengals defensive line coach Marion Hobby is back in the NFL. Hobby is reuniting with Lou Anarumo in Indianapolis and will become the Colts defensive line coach.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 11

New Chart Reveals Best Value Safety Options for Bengals in 2026 Free Agency

The Bengals may be in the market for a new safety to pair with Jordan Battle this fall after a tumultuous two seasons with Geno Stone as his running mate.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 11

Mock Draft Projects Bengals to Take High-Risk Defender in First Round

It is mock draft season, and amid all of the recent NFL mock drafts from analysts and media members, one has the Bengals taking a big risk at cornerback.

Dalton Risner News / A to Z Sports / February 11

Bengals Free Agent Profile: Dalton Risner has what Cincinnati looks for in a quick business decision

We're getting closer and closer to NFL free agency, and the Cincinnati Bengals have 16 players with expiring contracts. Who will re-sign with the team, and who will leave when the 2026 league year begins?

Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 11

Ja'Marr Chase Touches On 'What Everybody Knows' Bengals Need During 2026 Offseason

Ja'Marr Chase is in full offseason mode as he recovers from the 2025 season and starts preparing to follow up another All-Pro campaign with the Bengals this fall. He chatted with Cincinnati Bengals on SI this week about a few topics amidst the release of his new clothing line with Fabletics.

Trey Hendrickson News / A to Z Sports / February 11

New prediction has the Colts giving fans what they want most by signing Bengals star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson in free agency

The Indianapolis Colts changed up their typical offseason process last offseason. A team that has been passive in free agency went out and made multiple big signings, and fans are hoping to see them do the same this year.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 11

The Bengals’ perfect Trey Hendrickson replacement in new ESPN mock draft

The Cincinnati Bengals are currently looking for ways to improve their team this offseason, coming off a third straight year of missing out on the playoffs.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 11

Former Bengals coach is taking on a new challenge, and role, under the leadership of familiar names

Former Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan has found his next coaching job. Per NFL Media's Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport, Callahan is being hired as the new quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator for the New York Giants.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

Post-Super Bowl Bengals Mock Drafts Provide a Wide Variety of Options

With the 10th pick, the Cincinnati Bengals’ options seem to be both wide open and incredibly pressed at the same time. With Dante Moore and Arch Manning returning to school, Bengals mock drafts have a variety of choices.

Cincinnati Bengals News / HITC / February 11

Bengals legend calls for Super Bowl LXI protest in California after Sam Darnold loses $250K in taxes

A former Cincinnati Bengals legend has called for action after California taxes left a Super Bowl winner out of pocket. Former Bengals quarterback Boomer Esiason believes Sam Darnold’s financial hit following Super Bowl LX has highlighted a serious issue ahead of Super Bowl LXI.