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Major Analysts Pick Joe Burrow to Win Top NFL Award Entering 2026 NFL Season

Joe Burrow is one of the leading candidates to win the 2026 NFL MVP award entering this season, and two major analysts think he'll lift the trophy at NFL Honors next February.

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Ja'Marr Chase Reveals the NFL Receiver He Considers the Standard

At this point, it would be hard for anyone to deny that Ja'Marr Chase has become the best wide receiver in the NFL after the success he has had in his first five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 16

Zac Taylor Takes Stance on Orlando Brown Jr. After Bengals Preseason Loss

The entire Cincinnati Bengals franchise rides on the shoulders of quarterback Joe Burrow. While it's good to have veteran backup Joe Flacco to keep the team afloat in case Burrow misses a few games, the team is only going to have a chance to win a Super Bowl if Burrow is healthy.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Total Pro Sports / August 16

Cincinnati Bengals Star Ditches Team To Pursue Acting Role

The Cincinnati Bengals lost a player from their 90-man roster this weekend. Undrafted cornerback Ceyair Wright chose to leave for a shocking reason. Reports confirm the rookie received an offer for the lead role in a big movie.

Cincinnati Bengals News / The Spun / August 15

Bengals CB Ceyair Wright Leaves Team To Pursue Acting Role

By the end of the NFL offseason, hundreds of players are going to be without pro football jobs and many will have to change careers entirely. One player currently vying for a roster spot has decided to give up the fight and instead become an actor.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 15

Zac Taylor Explains Why Bengals Rookie Ceyair Wright Left the Team

The Cincinnati Bengals are in the middle of a very important preseason right now, as their Super Bowl window is wide open following a huge offseason. The Bengals got healthy on offense and bolstered the defense in a big way.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 15

Bengals rookie leaves team, presumably to pursue acting career

The Cincinnati Bengals announced on Saturday that one of their playres has left the team to "pursue other opportunities."

Joe Burrow’s change in demeanor should worry Zac Taylor

Bengals To Play Dax Hill At Outside CB

Joe Burrow shares his two cents on LSU-Jayden Daniels drama

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Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / August 15

Cincinnati Bengals Receive Major Injury Boost at Training Camp

As the Cincinnati Bengals get set to take on the Chicago Bears for their second preseason game, the Bengals ended up getting a huge boost to their defensive line with news ahead of training camp on August 15.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 15

Zac Taylor Updates Bengals Joint Practice Week Plan Ahead of Bears Session

A big week awaits the Bengals as training camp crosses the halfway point in Cincinnati. Head coach Zac Taylor is gearing his team up for the joint practice session against the Chicago Bears on Thursday and discussed how the team will schedule its week around that high-intensity session.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Viral Sports News / August 15

Bengals Make Move to Sign Former AFC North Rival Defender

The Cincinnati Bengals made a roster adjustment at cornerback on Saturday, signing a player with local ties after one of their undrafted free agents stepped away from the club.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 15

Bengals lose rookie UDFA in the middle of the preseason to something completely out of their control

A rookie undrafted free agent signing of the Cincinnati Bengals has officially left the team. Cornerback Ceyair Wright, who was signed following the 2026 NFL Draft out of Nebraska, has been placed on the Exempt/Left Squad list.

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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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 15

Bengals Sign Local Cornerback, Get 2026 Training Camp Roster Back to Full Strength

The Bengals got their training camp roster back to 90 men on Saturday by adding a local talent. Former Cincinnati cornerback Matthew McDoom is joining the team amidst Ceyair Wright's exit.

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Evan McPherson News / A to Z Sports / August 15

Bengals Player Profile: Evan McPherson looks to build off his bounce back season

The Cincinnati Bengals managed nine wins during Evan McPherson’s worst year as a pro. They only won six games last year when he was one of the most accurate kickers in the league.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 15

Bengals Star Activated Off PUP List, Returning to Practice During 2026 Training Camp

The Bengals are returning a key piece of the defensive line for Saturday's practice and beyond. Cincinnati announced that B.J. Hill is being taken off the physically unable to perform list and will start practicing this afternoon.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 15

Ja'Marr Chase Makes Bold Prediction About Bengals Star After 10 Training Camp Practices

The Cincinnati Bengals acquired Dexter Lawrence this spring to transform their defense. Over several weeks in training camp, it appears the star defensive tackle is already making the Bengals' offense better, too.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 15

Analyst Defends Bengals Offensive Line, Touts Them as Borderline Top 10 Unit

The offensive line has plagued the Bengals as a main weakness of the team throughout Joe Burrow's career, that should change this season though. The unit is set to return with all five starters from last year after they emerged with their best play in years for the back-half of last season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / August 14

Is The Cincinnati Bengals’ Offense Transforming?

When most NFL fans think about the Cincinnati Bengals’ offense, Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and the high-flying passing attack typically come to mind.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / August 14

Joe Burrow’s Offseason Work Could Unlock Colbie Young’s Potential

As the Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2026 NFL season with immense expectations, there were changes in numerous areas on the team that needed to happen. The Bengals' offense has already become an established unit at the top, yet that hasn't stoppedJoe Burrow from putting more effort into the offseason to further unify the unit.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 14

AFC Notes: Cashius Howell, Ethan Pocic, Ja’Kobi Lane, Bengals, Ravens

Bengals second-round DE Cashius Howell has made a strong first impression so far during training camp. Howell slid to the second round because of questions about his lack of arm length and being undersized.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Total Pro Sports / August 14

Cincinnati Bengals Expected To Cut 'Explosive' Wide Receiver In Difficult Roster Move

The Cincinnati Bengals opened their preseason with a win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday. While winning feels great, the real focus was on the players battling to make the final regular-season roster.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 14

Joe Burrow shares his two cents on LSU-Jayden Daniels drama

Joe Burrow was less than thrilled to share his opinion about the legal tug-of-war between Jayden Daniels and LSU, concerning the Tigers' giving Daniels' No. 5 jersey to another player.

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Ted Karras News / A to Z Sports / August 14

Bengals Player Profile: Ted Karras could be preparing his swan song in Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Bengals have counted on Ted Karras to be their rock for the last four years. He’ll go down as one of the better overall free agent signings in team history as he’s been just as reliable on the field as he’s been inspiring off of it.

Dax Hill News / Pro Football Rumors / August 14

Bengals To Play Dax Hill At Outside CB

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed that fifth-year cornerback Dax Hill will be primarily be playing on the boundary this season. “Dax absolutely has grown as an outside corner,” Taylor said (via Sports Illustrated’s Jay Morrison).