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Zac Taylor Praises Joe Burrow: He Has 'All the Answers to the Test'

Joe Burrow has always carried himself like the leader of the Cincinnati Bengals. That same responsibility has only grown over time. Now in his seventh season, Burrow has reached the point where the offense runs through him.

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AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Zay Flowers, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Joe Burrow is entering the seventh year of his career as the Bengals’ starting quarterback. Burrow said that he is being more vocal when things aren’t performing up to standard. “If something isn’t up to a standard, then calling it out right then and there,” Burrow said, via Geoff Hobson of the team’s site.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 26

Joe Burrow Tops Patrick Mahomes, Four Bengals Ranked in Latest Top 100 List

The Cincinnati Bengals have one of the most talented rosters in the NFL on paper. As seen on CBS Sports' Pete Prisco's Top 100 players list, Cincinnati had four players make the list, with two inside the top five.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 26

Heartwarming Zac Taylor Interaction Surfaces Amidst Bengals 2026 Offseason

Another nice Zac Taylor story surfaced from the Bengals community this week. The head coach noticed a few out-of-town baseball fans from Wisconsin walking around the stadium amidst MLB's Brewers being in town to play the Reds this week, and he gave them an impromptu Paycor Stadium tour.

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The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 26

Bengals Offseason Addition Named Among Top-Three Largest Impacts Entering 2026 Season

The folks at FOX Sports broke down the top impact potential for 15 new faces playing elsewhere in the NFL this fall. New Bengals game-wrecker Dexter Lawrence II landed at No.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 26

AFC Notes: Jordan Battle, Shedeur Sanders, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals S Jordan Battle outlined his relationship and the dynamic with CB DJ Turner II. Battle said the two are great friends, and he thinks their differing personalities is perfect for leading the defense.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / June 26

Former Bengals All-Pro calls Joe Burrow out amid rumors about uncertain future

As recently as earlier this week, a new update suggested that Burrow could question how long he "will want to" stay put if Cincinnati misses the playoffs for a fourth straight year.

Bengals get a new warning about possible Burrow decision

Tom Brady wants Fernando Mendoza to learn this from Peyton Manning

Sam Darnold shares what Klint Kubiak really thinks of Mendoza, Kirk Cousins

Josh Allen opens up about Super Bowl goal, Bills replacing Sean McDermott

Steelers reporter shares big Drew Allar update amid concerns

Steelers have a problem to solve before the 2026 season

Joe Burrow News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / June 26

Joe Burrow and Bengals sent warning ahead of 2026 campaign

With Joe Burrow back, Ja’Marr Chase remains the centerpiece of the offense, and expectations around the team are as high as ever. But after three straight seasons without a playoff appearance, Cincinnati is looking to make a stronger push in the AFC.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 26

Bengals vs. Oddsmakers: How Often Cincinnati Has Beaten Their Betting Win Total

The Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2026 season with optimism and momentum after a watershed offseason that saw them trade the No. 10 pick in the draft for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and restructure the contract of quarterback Joe Burrow.

Dexter Lawrence News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / June 26

Dexter Lawrence’s ‘alpha status’ might be concerning news for NY Giants fans

Things ended badly between star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II and the New York Giants. After being a key player for seven years, things turned sour, and a public trade request sent him to the Cincinnati Bengals.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Joe Burrow News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / June 25

Joe Burrow backs Bengals OC’s ‘explosive’ statement

The Cincinnati Bengals are making big changes for the 2026 season to end their playoff drought. While they have upgraded their defense and leadership, they are now also focusing on fixing the team’s offense. During an interview, offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher explained the new strategy to Paul Dehner Jr.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 25

AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Adam Randall, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

There was some chatter last year about Joe Burrow being unhappy with the Bengals and the possibility that he would play elsewhere. Cincinnati executive

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The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

Jack Endries News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 25

Jack Endries Attacking 'Cool Opportunity' at 2026 Tight End University

Jack Endries isn't taking much (if any) time off this summer in anticipation of his first season playing NFL football. The seventh-round 2026 tight end pick by the Bengals chatted with WLWT's Jaron May in the Bengals locker room during Minicamp last week.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 25

One Final Move Could Solve Bengals’ Biggest Remaining Weakness

ESPN's Aaron Schatz broke down one final move for each NFL team to make this offseason, and fans will be stunned to see this, but he dialed into a free-agent addition so many have lobbied the Bengals to make over the past few months.

PJ Jules News / A to Z Sports / June 25

Bengals Player Profile: PJ Jules has a mission to back up after succeeding as a long shot

PJ Jules was a great story last year as his hard work and dedication paid off with a roster spot in his second season. He should have an easier time making this year’s roster.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 25

Bengals Will Try to Win Super Bowl on Same Field Where They Lost One - Has Any Team Ever Done That?

The Cincinnati Bengals have the 14th-best odds to win Super Bowl LXI at 20-1. The team that ended their hopes the last time they reached the Super Bowl, the Los Angeles Rams, are the favorite to win it again at 6-1 after trading for defensive end Myles Garrett.

NFL News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / June 25

Angered Joe Burrow once slammed his helmet after Patrick Mahomes was favored in a controversial ref’s call

Back in 2024, during the Week 2 clash between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, the Bengals came really close to winning against the home team.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / June 24

NFL fans send the Cincinnati Bengals a loud message about which player they think will win the WR3 battle in training camp

Dynasty fantasy football fans are buying the hype when it comes to Cincinnati Bengals fourth-round wide receiver Colbie Young. They’re showing the team they believe he’ll emerge victorious in the battle for WR3 behind Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.