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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 18

One NFL Playoff Injury Exposes One of Bengals’ Biggest Offseason Needs

The Bengals need to re-sign Joe Flacco. Keeping the veteran quarterback in Cincinnati should be one of the top priorities on their offseason to do list.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 18

One Potential Cap Casualty the Cincinnati Bengals Could Target in Free Agency

There are plenty of positions that the Bengals must address on defense this offseason, the one that looks the murkiest though could be defensive end. Following

Mike Vrabel News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 17

Former Head Coach Recalls Mike Vrabel Taunting Randy Bullock While Kicking For Bengals

ESPN NFL reporter Mike Reiss gathered some fun stories about Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel this week ahead of the team's Divisional round playoff game against the Texans, and one former Texans coach had one tied right to the Bengals.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 17

One Playoff Pass Rusher Cincinnati Bengals Should Target in Free Agency

Duke Tobin was not shy when he stated that the Bengals need more talent on defense, specifically in the pass rush. Luckily for Tobin, in a playoff field littered with impending free agents on defense, there are a number of pass rushers set to hit free agency that would instantly boost the potential of what has been a lackluster unit.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 16

Possible Bengals Replacement for Dan Pitcher Receiving Interest From Multiple Teams

Multiple teams are showing interest in former Bengals offensive coordinator and Titans head coach Brian Callahan. Callahan interviewed for the Buccaneers offensive coordinator job last week.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 16

Bengals are another step closer to losing an important coach and it could cause them to call an old friend

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher interviewed last week to be the next head coach of the Cleveland Browns, and a second interview looks to be on the way.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 16

Sources: Bengals OC Dan Pitcher Among Top Contenders for Browns Head Coaching Job

Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher is still "very much in the mix" for the Browns head coaching job, league sources have confirmed. Pitcher interviewed for the job last week.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 16

Chad Johnson is right on the money about why the Bengals' heated rivals are in an unfamiliar place

Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson may not have always beaten the Pittsburgh Steelers, but his take on what's going on with them upon Mike Tomlin's stepping down as head coach is the plain truth.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 16

Bengals Star Ja'Marr Chase Featured in Fun Ad Spot With Famous Comedian

Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase has a new commercial in the mix heading into the long NFL offseason. Fabletics brought Chase on as their first signature athlete signing this past September.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 16

Former NFL General Manager Drops Unpopular Opinion About Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor

Former Titans General Manager and current "With the First Pick" podcast host Ran Carthon led a mini-series titled "The Perfect Fix" on the show, where he dissected the most prevalent problems with NFL teams that missed the postseason.

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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.

Chase Brown News / A to Z Sports / January 16

Chase Brown's uniquely special accomplishment would not have been possible without Bengals having faith in his ascension

The Cincinnati Bengals weren't fully bought in on Chase Brown entering the 2024 season. Zack Moss was signed to start, and Brown was supposed to complement the veteran tailback throughout his second season.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 16

Joe Burrow Wows With Key 2025 Season Passing Metrics, Continues To Play Among Elite QBs

Another NFL regular season is in the rearview mirror, and what do you know? Joe Burrow is once again in the elite class of NFL passers. The perennial MVP candidate didn't get in that mix this season because of nine missed games due to turf toe surgery, but he still arguably threw the ball better than anyone else in the league.

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Cody Ford News / A to Z Sports / January 16

Bengals insider predicts life will come very fast at a player Cincinnati prioritized keeping last year

Cody Ford has found stability with the Cincinnati Bengals. He was first signed by the club as a free agent in 2023 and has since signed two additional contracts.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 15

Former NFL General Manager Offers Major Praise for Bengals Scouting Department

Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin spoke last week for more than 63 minutes, sharing thoughts on the season and the state of the roster. He made it clear that the team didn't have plans of expanding the scouting department.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 15

Duke Tobin, Zac Taylor Break Silence on Trey Hendrickson’s Future With the Bengals

Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson is scheduled to become a free agent this offseason. The former All-Pro is arguably the best free agent signing in team history.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 15

5 decisions the Cincinnati Bengals got right in 2025 that also create optimism for next season

Explanations for why the Cincinnati Bengals finished 6-11 have been stated many times. Joe Burrow missed half the season with turf toe. The defense was historically awful for the first nine games.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 15

Cincinnati Bengals Select Familiar Defensive Prospect in Latest Mock Draft

The Bengals have been attached to four clear names across early mock drafts for the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft so far: Miami (FL) DE Rueben Bain Jr., Texas Tech DE David Bailey, Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, and Clemson DT Peter Woods.

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The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

How many of the oldest quarterbacks to start a game for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

Geno Atkins News / A to Z Sports / January 15

Bengals take the real first swing at finding their next Geno Atkins in latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft

Replacing a Hall of Fame-caliber player is always a tall task, but the Cincinnati Bengals haven't really given a real effort to fill the shoes of Geno Atkins.

Sam Hubbard News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 15

On This Date: Sam Hubbard Helps Bengals Win Playoff Game With Fumble In the Jungle

Bengals fans can look back on a fun memory three years ago today featuring a Cincinnati kid. Sam Hubbard's Fumble In the Jungle to lift Cincinnati over the Baltimore Ravens in the 2023 NFL Wild Card Round was one of the most exciting plays in team history.

Zac Taylor News / EasySportz / January 14

As the AFC North Reshuffles Coaches, Cincinnati Still Employs a Loser in Zac Taylor

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals had a choice to make, and like clockwork, the Brown family made the cheapest, safest, most comfortable one possible.