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Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 14

NFL insider predicts Bengals will still face a rival coach twice in 2026 despite his recent firing

The Cincinnati Bengals are watching chaos unfold around them as the AFC North parted ways with every head coach not named Zac Taylor. John Harbaugh is the belle of the ball in this year's hiring cycle after the Baltimore Ravens let him go.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 14

Why Bengals OC Dan Pitcher Has Emerged as Real Contender for Browns’ Head Coaching Job

Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher interviewed for the Browns head coaching job last week. It sounds like he has a real shot at landing the job.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 14

Bengals will have their chance to bring back a former defensive leader fans want to see return

Expect additions to be made along the Cincinnati Bengals' defensive line. Director of player personnel Duke Tobin flat-out admitted he wants to bolster Cincinnati's pass rush.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 14

Cincinnati Bengals Stars Hit The Town In Las Vegas During 2026 NFL Offseason

The offseason festivities are in full swing for Bengals stars like Ja'Marr Chase and Joe Burrow. Those two, along with other players like Mike Gesicki, Joe Flacco, and Orlando Brown Jr., hit the Las Vegas strip over the weekend for some fun on the town.

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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 14

Cincinnati Bengals 2025 Rookies Ranked Among NFL's Worst Classes

The 2025 season is in the books for a Bengals franchise that played rookies at the seventh-highest rate among all NFL teams. ESPN contributor and DVOA inventor Aaron Schatz dove into how each rookie group fared across the league, ranking Cincinnati 23rd among the 32 teams.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 14

Duke Tobin Addresses Concern That Bengals Are Wasting Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase’s Super Bowl Window

The Bengals have missed the playoffs in each of the past three seasons. They went 6-11 in 2025 and just 1-8 in the nine games Joe Burrow missed after undergoing toe surgery in September.

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.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 13

AFC North Gets Major Shakeup With Zac Taylor Only Coach Returning in 2026

The Bengals are going to face an entirely new slate of head coaches in the AFC North amidst massive change for the division. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday that Mike Tomlin is stepping down as Steelers head coach after leading them for the past 19 seasons.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 13

Duke Tobin Dives Into 'Honest' Communication Line With Joe Burrow

Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin touched on plenty of topics during his hour-long press conference last week, including the line of communication with Joe Burrow.

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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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 13

Cincinnati Bengals Free Agency Preview: Who Will Stay and Who Could Be Gone?

The Bengals have plenty of big decisions to make this offseason, including what to do about former NFL sack leader Trey Hendrickson. There are a plethora of free agents that Duke Tobin and the Bengals must make a decision about in free agency.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 13

Former Bengals coach has favorable connections on his side for the promotion he's interviewing to land

Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo is interviewing to become the next head coach for the New York Giants. Anarumo, currently the DC for the Indianapolis Colts, is interviewing with New York Tuesday.

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Cincinnati Bengals Select Mauling Defender in Post-Wild Card Mock Draft

The Bengals went with another popular name for the franchise for the 10th pick in Pro Football Focus's latest 2026 mock draft. Max Chadwick has Cincinnati taking Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 13

7 Former Bengals who are another step closer to winning the Super Bowl for their current teams

The Cincinnati Bengals blew their chance at competing for the Super Bowl a month ago before the regular season ended. Players on the roster won't be getting fit for rings this offseason, but the dream is still alive for several names who used to play in Cincinnati.