Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was somber during his news conference on Wednesday. The star quarterback spoke for roughly 15 minutes on his 29th birthday.
CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals will not be playing a stand-alone game against the Arizona Cardinals. That was one of five games eligible for one of two Saturday slots in Week 17, but The NFL announced today that the Bengals and Cardinals will play at 1 p.m.
The Cincinnati Bengals began practicing for their Week 15 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Joe Burrow's 29th birthday. Burrow was a full participant on his birthday, obviously, but not all of his teammates can say the same.
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
Trey Hendrickson may be out for the season after undergoing core muscle surgery, but Shemar Stewart is one step closer to coming back. Stewart, the Cincinnati Bengals' first-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft, has officially been cleared to practice as the Bengals now begin preparations for their Week 15 game against the Baltimore Ravens.
CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson won’t play another regular season game for the team in 2025 after undergoing core muscle surgery this week.
Former Bengals running back Trayveon Williams is back in the AFC North for a second time this season. The Browns announced they've signed him off the Chargers' practice squad after Jerome Ford's injury.
The Bengals are back on the practice field today, but won't have one of Trey Hendrickson and Tee Higgins in the fold. Head coach Zac Taylor gave the latest update on both players as Hendrickson's season ended officially on Tuesday after getting core muscle surgery.
Bengals HC Zac Taylor said first-round DE Shemar Stewart will be designated to return from injured reserve today, per Jay Morrison. This opens a three-week window for him to practice with the team before he has to be added to the active roster.
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.
The Cincinnati Bengals have signed wide receiver Xavier Johnson to their practice squad. Johnson was originally an undrafted free agent signed by the Buffalo Bills following the 2024 NFL Draft, but he spent his entire rookie season on the Houston Texans' practice squad.
The Bengals are slightly favored to earn a top 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but the easy remaining schedule could keep them out of that group. ESPN's Seth Walder dropped the latest ESPN Football Power Index projections this week, and it slots Cincinnati with a 52.4% chance to get a top-10 pick.
There isn't much to praise about the Cincinnati Bengals defense in its present from. The pass rush sans Trey Hendrickson is spotty at best, both rookie linebackers are immensely struggling as starters, and the safety tandem behind them isn't long to stick together beyond this season.
The Cincinnati Bengals announced they have signed WR Xavier Johnson to the practice squad. Cincinnati’s practice squad now includes: RB Gary Brightwell
CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals are referee Brad Allen are getting to know each other quite well. Allen will work his second Bengals game of the season Sunday when the team faces the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium.
ESPN's Field Yates dropped his latest 2026 NFL mock draft on Wednesday morning and slotted a defensive mauler with the Bengals at Pick 10. Cincinnati selected Miami (FL) edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr.
CINCINNATI – Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton went unclaimed on waivers, meaning he becomes a free agent who can sign with whatever team he wants.
CINCINNATI – Dan K. asked, and I filtered. After the Cincinnati Bengals scored touchdowns on their first drives Sunday and still lost to the Buffalo Bills 39-34, Dan K.
It's back to the drawing board for Cincinnati Bengals following a dejecting 34-39 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Cincinnati blew a 10-point halftime lead in Orchard Park the very week its entire starting offense returned to full health, and it also featured a starter getting his groove back despite the final score.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson underwent core muscle surgery Tuesday morning and will miss the remainder of the regular season, NFL Network reported.
A day after blowing a game in Buffalo, the Cincinnati Bengals learned devastating news that makes their chances at the playoffs seem even more unlikely.
Jermaine Burton‘s Week 14 Bengals suspension invited questions about how much longer he would remain on the team. A parting of ways is now taking place.