Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / October 22

Benched Bengals playmaker may not be a lock to be traded after latest rumors

The Cincinnati Bengals are 3-4 and could still work their way into the AFC North title conversation. They've already proven they're willing to make trades to try and make that happen, swinging a deal with the Browns to land Joe Flacco, who helped them beat the Steelers last week.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 22

Ja'Marr Chase Wins Second Weekly NFL Honor Following Pittsburgh Dominance

A double up on awards this week for Ja'Marr Chase. The Bengals' wide receiver is one of the latest FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week after his big outing against Pittsburgh.

Logan Wilson News / Pro Football Rumors / October 22

Bengals open to trading Logan Wilson

While the Bengals are unlikely to trade superstar pass rusher Trey Hendrickson before the Nov. 4 deadline, they could move another longtime defensive linchpin in the next couple of weeks.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 22

Bengals' Starting Guard Decision Already Made Ahead of Week 8 Matchup vs Jets

The Bengals know who will start at guard in Sunday's game against the Jets, but head coach Zac Taylor wasn't ready to make an announcement. "I won’t do that quite yet," Taylor said with a smile.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / October 22

ESPN Gives Bengals Slight Chance of Trading Star Defender

We are already 13 days away from this year’s NFL Trade Deadline. With Joe Burrow‘s injury and the Cincinnati Bengals’ disappointing start, ESPN and the rest of the NFL media world are tripping over themselves to trade away the Bengals’ best players.

Trey Hendrickson News / Pro Football Rumors / October 22

Bengals unlikely to trade Trey Hendrickson

The Bengals deviated from their general stance against in-season trades for players by acquiring Joe Flacco from the Browns. To the chagrin of Mike Tomlin, that trade has already proven beneficial — after the Bengals upended the Steelers in Week 7.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 22

Bengals are on the wrong side of a 'competitive advantage' according to the head coach they're about to face

The Cincinnati Bengals will begin a week of practice without knowing which New York Jets quarterback they'll face on Sunday. Head coach Aaron Glenn declined to answer Wednesday who will start between Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Bengals rumors: How Joe Flacco can make extra millions by dominating in place of Joe Burrow

The Cincinnati Bengals may have found some new life with Joe Flacco after their win last week, and the goal is to build on that success. Not only will that help the Bengals and their chances when Joe Burrow returns, but it also helps Flacco’s pockets.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / October 22

Bengals competition is heating up at defensive end before Week 8

It's no secret that the Cincinnati Bengals are struggling to generate much of a pass rush outside of Trey Hendrickson. They need a spark in the worst way at the defensive end position.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 22

Three Bengals Players Named Among Stars Who Could Move Before NFL Trade Deadline

The Bengals have a few potential trade pieces to move over the next couple of weeks ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline on Nov. 4. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler broke down the prospects of three players: Trey Hendrickson, Logan Wilson, and Cam Taylor-Britt.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 22

Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase Wins Another AFC Offensive Player of the Week Award

CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase not only caught a franchise-record 16 receptions last week, he also snared the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / October 22

Bombshell report says Bengals' hated rival is having a full-blown implosion

The Cincinnati Bengals have new life this season thanks to their Week 7 win over the Steelers, and a surprise divisional basement dweller is part of the reason Who Dey Nation should have a lot of hope.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 22

Bengals Activate Defensive End From Injured Reserve To Start Practicing

The Bengals made a roster move on Wednesday ahead of practice preparation for the Sunday contest against New York. Cincinnati activated defensive end Cedric Johnson from injured reserve to start his 21-day practice window.

NFL News / Stripe Hype / October 22

Bengals should target these Jets stars in potential trade deadline fire sale

As the Cincinnati Bengals are preparing to take on the New York Jets in Week 8, they'll soon get an up-close, personal look at a winless team that has multiple players on the trade block.

Joe Flacco News / A to Z Sports / October 22

Joe Flacco's honest admission about first playing with Bengals makes his instant success even better

Joe Flacco has understood his assignment after two starts with the Cincinnati Bengals. As the quarterback, getting the ball to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins is where success can be found.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 22

Bengals Referee Report: Sunday's White Hat Is Becoming an Increasingly Familiar Face for the Team

CINCINNATI – An increasingly familiar face will be working the Cincinnati Bengals’ Ring of Honor game against the New York Jets on Sunday. Scott Novak will be the referee for the third time in the last 18 Bengals games.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 21

AFC Notes: Joe Flacco, Todd Monken, D.J. Turner, Bengals, Ravens

Bengals QB Joe Flacco had a great second game with the team, throwing for 342 yards and three touchdowns in their win over the Steelers. Flacco is enjoying every moment in this game and admitted the pressure is still there in his 18th NFL season. “You have to,” Flacco said, via SI.com’s Albert Breer.

Shemar Stewart News / Stripe Hype / October 21

Week 8 might be the Shemar Stewart jump Bengals fans have waited for

The Cincinnati Bengals have fielded a disappointing group of defensive ends in recent years outside of Trey Hendrickson, but rookie first-round pick Shemar Stewart is meant to reverse that trend.

Noah Fant News / Stadium Rant / October 21

Fantasy Football Intriguing Waiver Wire Targets Ahead Of Week 8

Fantasy football has not seen a league-winning type player hit the waiver wire in quite some time. Despite this, there are still some intriguing options to add this week.

Mike White News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20

Panthers to add veteran QB to practice squad amid recent injury

As Bryce Young nurses a high ankle sprain that’s expected to sideline him for at least Week 8, the Panthers are adding some quarterback depth.

DJ Turner News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

DJ Turner II Continues to Impress for the Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals are currently going through a youth movement on defense led by third year corneback DJ Turner II. With the benching of Cam Taylor-Britt, Turner has been a bright spot on a unit that’s a work in progress and solidified himself as CB1 for Al Golden, as he’s becoming a star right before our eyes.