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Bengals land an ideal replacement for former starter they're likely to let walk in 2-round NFL mock draft

Dread it, run from it, mock drafts arrive all the same for teams like the Cincinnati Bengals when the regular season ends. Cincinnati was eliminated from playoff contention a week before they got a dominant win over the Miami Dolphins.

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Joe Burrow Praises Tee Higgins After Bengals Wide Receiver Makes History

Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is just the third player in team history to have back-to-back seasons with 10 or more receiving touchdowns. Ja'Marr Chase hasn't done it.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 24

Second Billboard Calling Out Bengals Ownership To Make Changes Surfaces In Cincinnati

Bengals fans have put up a new billboard in the tri-star area to call out the team's ownership. The first billboard said, "Fire Zac, Fire Duke, Save Burrow," while the new one says, "Be Owners, Hire A GM, Save Burrow." It echoes the message prominent Bengals content creator Joe Goodberry called for when the original billboard went up last week.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Bengals' biggest Pro Bowl snub is inexcusable and reminiscent of another injustice from several years ago

On top of wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase being selected for his fifth Pro Bowl, the Cincinnati Bengals have three alternates for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Ja'Marr Chase joins the Bengals legend he replaced in rare company following NFL's announcement

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is a Pro Bowler once again. Chase, who led all AFC wideouts in fan balloting, has officially been voted in for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

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Mike Gesicki News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Bengals TE Mike Gesicki let everyone know how revenge feels following his touchdown catch against the Dolphins

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki caught his 24th career touchdown this past Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Gesicki ran a seam route between the Dolphins' Cover 2 defense, and made a leaping grab at the goal line to give the Bengals their sixth and final touchdown in a game they would win, 45-21.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 23

Cincinnati Bengals Star Earns Another Pro Bowl Invite To Continue Streak

Ja'Marr Chase and Pro Bowls go together like Christmas and presents. Cincinnati's top offensive playmaker continued his streak of making every Pro Bowl in his career this season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 23

Bengals 'Great' 45-Point Outing Against Miami Marks Team's Highest Scoring Total In Over A Decade

The Bengals set a record for points scored in the Zac Taylor era on Sunday in a 45-21 win over Miami. It was actually their highest point total in over a decade.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22

AFC Notes: Tee Higgins, Quinshon Judkins, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals WR Tee Higgins ended up playing in Week 16 after going through concussion protocol again this season. Higgins admitted he was nervous about what

Ja'Marr Chase News / A to Z Sports / December 22

Ja'Marr Chase receives incredible respect from NFL fans despite Bengals' season falling apart around him

Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is having another great season despite the Cincinnati Bengals having twice as many losses as they do wins. Chase is up to 110 receptions and 1,256 receiving yards on the year after catching nine passes for 109 yards Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.

Mike Gesicki News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 22

Mike Gesicki Relishes in Touchdown He'd 'Been Waiting For' Against Dolphins

Mike Gesicki saved his big revenge moment against the Dolphins for Cincinnati's last touchdown of the game in Sunday's 45-21 win. Joe Burrow hit the former Dolphin on a 17-yard strike to cap the spectacular showing from Cincinnati's offense.

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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.

Joe Burrow News / 5 GOATs / December 22

Joe Burrow reacts to dominant performance vs. Dolphins: ‘I’m having fun playing football’

Joe Burrow had fun on Sunday. That’s notable because earlier this month, Burrow made comments in which he suggested that he didn’t want to continue playing football unless he was having fun doing it.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 22

Bengals got the help they needed to experience the best of both worlds after huge win over Dolphins

Failing to make the playoffs is not going to stop the Cincinnati Bengals from trying to win. Cincinnati proved that wholeheartedly Sunday in a 45-21 victory over the Miami Dolphins.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 22

This Bengals Defender Is Quietly Becoming a Franchise Building Block

Bengals cornerback Dax Hill is showing everyone he can be a big part of Cincinnati's defense moving forward. In a lost season full of disappointing results—specifically on defense—Hill has been a major bright spot.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 22

'Fun' Returns For Joe Burrow in Bengals Best Offensive Outing of 2025 Season

Joe Burrow had plenty of fun on Sunday. The Bengals star posted one of his most efficient NFL outings a week after his second-worst career game against the Ravens.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 22

Cincinnati Bengals Clear Betting Favorites Against Arizona Cardinals Ahead of Home Action

The penultimate game of the 2025 season has Cincinnati slotted in as a seven-point betting favorite against the Arizona Cardinals at Paycor Stadium on Sunday.

Tee Higgins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21

Bengals’ Tee Higgins puts concussion concerns to rest after returning vs. Dolphins

Cincinnati Bengals fans had been waiting to see wide receiver Tee Higgins back on the field, and he made it worth the wait. Returning in Week 16, he showed he was back in form with a healthy, productive outing in the 45-21 win versus the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

Mike McDaniel News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21

Bengals defense earns shocking praise from Mike McDaniel

The Cincinnati Bengals made their loudest statement of the season in Week 16. In a 45–21 win over the Miami Dolphins, the Bengals defense earned rare public praise from Miami head coach Mike McDaniel after flipping the tone of the AFC interdivision matchup.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 21

Zac Taylor Showers Whole Team With Game Balls Following Response Against Miami

The Bengals got the job done 45-21 on Sunday over Miami in the team's highest-scoring game of the Zac Taylor era. Cincinnati's head coach gave every one on the team a game ball because of how they responded to losing their playoff hopes last weekend.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 21

Bengals HC Zac Taylor Likely Back For 2026 Season

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that there are no signs that the Bengals are planning major changes as it pertains to their coaching staff, despite the fact that the team will miss the playoffs for the third straight year.

Tee Higgins News / Total Apex Sports / December 21

Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receiver Tee Higgins Will Play In Week 16

The playoff ship has sailed for Cincinnati. The Bengals are officially eliminated, looking ahead to the offseason, and arguably, nobody would have blamed them for putting their stars in bubble wrap until next September.

Joe Burrow News / Yardbarker / December 21

New report sheds light on Joe Burrow's feelings toward Bengals

Joe Burrow made some surprising comments recently that have fans worried.

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Zac Taylor News / The Spun / December 20

Cincinnati Bengals Have Made Decision On Zac Taylor For 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals might not wait until the offseason to make a decision on head coach Zac Taylor. Cincinnati hired Taylor as its head coach back in 2019.

Shemar Stewart News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 19

Bengals Activate DE Shemar Stewart From Injured Reserve

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they activated DE Shemar Stewart from injured reserve on Friday. Stewart received a fully guaranteed four-year contract from the Bengals after initially holding out for a better deal from the team, but was limited by an ankle injury suffered in Week 2.

Trey Hendrickson News / Pro Football Rumors / December 18

Bengals, Trey Hendrickson Headed For Offseason Split?

Having undergone core muscle surgery earlier this month, Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson will not return in 2025. Hendrickson hasn’t taken the field since a Week 8 loss to the Jets.

Shemar Stewart News / Pro Football Rumors / December 18

Bengals To Activate Shemar Stewart From IR

While the Bengals are already eliminated from postseason contention, the team will be getting some defensive reinforcement for the stretch run. According to ESPN’s Ben Baby, defensive end Shemar Stewart will be activated from injured reserve for this weekend’s game against the Dolphins.