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Cincinnati Bengals News / Viral Sports News / August 14

Bengals’ Joe Burrow Sounds Off on Jayden Daniels-LSU Dispute

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow offered a measured response Thursday night when asked about the unfolding dispute involving fellow LSU product and Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels.

Jack Endries News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 13

Bengals 7th Round TE Jack Endries Caps Mistake-Prone Week with TD in First NFL Action

Cincinnati Bengals rookie tight end Jack Endries had a couple of moments to forget in the days leading up to his first NFL game action. Thursday night in the team’s 16-14 victory against the Detroit Lions in the preseason opener at Paycor Stadium, Endries made a couple of plays he’ll remember forever.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 13

Bengals’ underdog story of the offseason just had his aura boosted thanks to an awesome Joe Burrow anecdote

Dohnte Meyers has been the most inspiring story of Bengals training camp, and he led Cincinnati in yards from scrimmage in the preseason-opening victory over the Detroit Lions.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 13

5 Takeaways From Bengals' Preseason Win Over Lions

Joe Burrow and the Bengals made their 2026 debut on Thursday night. Here are five takeaways from the 16-14 victory over the Lions: Burrow completed 5-of-6 passes for 39 yards on Thursday night.

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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.

Joe Burrow News / A to Z Sports / August 13

Bengals confirm what we’ve all been expecting with Joe Burrow’s opening two drives of the 2026 preseason

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals’ starting offense got two drives Thursday night against the Detroit Lions in their preseason opener, and a common theme from the entire offseason showed itself.

Jack Endries News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 13

Rookie Jack Endries Opens 2026 Preseason With Bengals First Touchdown

The Bengals scored their first preseason touchdown of 2026 thanks to a nice play on defense from rookie Cashius Howell. The edge rusher scooped up a fumble from Lions running back Jacob Saylors near Detroit's goal line, and Joe Flacco hit tight end Jack Endries on a nice fake play for the rookie's first taste of an NFL end zone.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / August 13

Joe Burrow’s change in demeanor should worry Zac Taylor

Joe Burrow apparently arrived at Cincinnati Bengals training camp with less patience and a sharper tongue. That might help the Bengals.

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Insider shares DJ Pickett update amid Jayden Daniels No. 5 controversy at LSU

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NFL News / Total Pro Sports / August 13

Former DoorDash Driver Set To Make Preseason NFL Debut With Bengals In Shocking Career Turnaround

A former DoorDash driver will take the field for his first NFL action on Thursday night. The Cincinnati Bengals open the preseason against the Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium.

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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 13

Best Cincinnati Bengals Preseason Performances - How Many of These Names Do You Remember?

The Cincinnati Bengals will open the preseason Thursday night against the Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium. Head coach Zac Taylor said Joe Burrow and the starters will play, but not much.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 13

Bengals Legend Could Be Next to Land in the NFL Hall of Fame

The NFL Hall of Fame class of 2026 has officially been recognized with Drew Brees, Adam Vinatieri, Roger Craig, Luke Kuechly, and Larry Fitzgerald being enshrined in the NFL's highest honor.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 13

One Cincinnati Bengals Leader is Entering Make-Or-Break Season in 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals went to the Super Bowl a few years ago, but they haven't found much success since then. They won the AFC North in 2021 and 2022, but they haven't made any waves since.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 13

$40 million free agent signing among numerous key Bengals who will not play in preseason game against Lions

The Cincinnati Bengals begin their preseason slate tonight against the Detroit Lions, but not everyone on the 90-man roster is going to see the field. The Cincinnati Bengals begin their preseason slate tonight against the Detroit Lions, but not everyone on the 90-man roster is going to see the field.

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 13

Insider shares DJ Pickett update amid Jayden Daniels No. 5 controversy at LSU

Former LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels took offense after the school reissued his number to sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett. How far will this story go?

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Jayden Daniels sends cease-and-desist letter to LSU over No. 5 jersey

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Shemar Stewart News / A to Z Sports / August 13

Bengals Player Profile: Shemar Stewart has key role waiting for him once he overcomes another hurdle

The Cincinnati Bengals saw Shemar Stewart play in eight games as a rookie due to two separate injuries, and then watched him go down with a hyperextended knee in this year’s first training camp practice.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 13

Bengals 2026 Season-Long Best Bet Revealed Ahead of Latest Campaign

Sports Illustrated betting expert Ian McMillan dropped a season-long best bet for all 32 teams recently, and the one for Cincinnati should excite Bengals fans.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 13

National Voice Has Joe Burrow Poised for Big 2026 Season

Senior NFL Writer Albert Breer recently emptied his notebook on all that he has observed from Bengals training camp. Breer was very vocal on the current confidence level of Joe Burrow.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 12

The 1 thing Bengals’ Joe Burrow is ‘obsessed’ with improving before regular season

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is notoriously a perfectionist, and he is not resting on his laurels as the 2026 regular season approaches. Despite establishing himself as one of the elite signal-callers in the NFL, the veteran is laser-focused on one specific aspect of his game during training camp: his throwing motion.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 12

Ted Karras Continues Stamping Major Praise on Dexter Lawrence With Top Talent Ranking

Don't tell Ted Karras Dexter Lawrence isn't the best defensive tackle in football. The 11-year veteran is battling daily with the Bengals' biggest 2026 star addition in the middle of the trenches.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / August 12

Bengals 2025 Weakness Could Become 2026 Strength

There’s no denying that the Bengalss biggest problem last season was their defensive struggles. Obviously Joe Burrow being injured put a damper on the season, but the defense played just as large a part in the unsuccessful season. Cincinnati had one the worst defenses in the NFL during the 2025 season.