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Joe Flacco News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 7

Cincinnati Bengals Could Have AFC North Competition To Sign Joe Flacco

The Bengals may have competition for Joe Flacco's services this offseason from within the AFC North. They traded for him during the 2025 season from Cleveland, and ESPN's Jeremy Fowler noted Pittsburgh liked his profile last offseason before he signed with the Browns.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 7

Ja'Marr Chase Asks NFL 2026 Bengals Scheduling Question On Stars' Minds

The Bengals' stars clearly want to play a game overseas this coming season. Joe Burrow has talked about that being something he'd love to do in his career multiple times in the past, and Ja'Marr Chase joined the chorus this weekend.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 7

Joe Brady Makes Bold Admission About Coaching Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase at LSU

You would be hard pressed to find someone who has as much respect for Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase as new Bills head coach Joe Brady. During a sitdown

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The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL quarterbacks with at least 100 career touchdown passes?

Amarius Mims News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 7

Cincinnati Bengals Youth Checkup: Amarius Mims

The Bengals have not had much success drafting offensive linemen over the past 15 years, but 2024 first-round pick Amarius Mims is trying to change that.

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 6

Seahawks Star Wins Offensive Player Of The Year With Lower Numbers Than Ja'Marr Chase's Triple Crown Season

A lot of Bengals fans are not happy about the voting results for Offensive Player of the Year this season compared to the 2024 season. Ja'Marr Chase won the receiving Triple Crown that year as the league leader in receiving yards, touchdowns, and catches, but didn't receive a single first-place OPOY vote en route to a third-place finish.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 6

Key Bengals Front Office Executive Linked to Vikings General Manager Opening

Bengals assistant general manager Trey Brown was mentioned as a possible candidate for the Vikings general manager job according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 6

Why Jim Schwartz Resigning Could Have Major Impact on Joe Burrow and the Bengals

Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz resigned from his position on Friday and won't coach during the 2026 season according to multiple reports including Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Joe Flacco News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 6

Joe Flacco Doesn’t Want To ‘Just Sign With Anybody’ In 2026

After a wild 2025 season that saw him go from the Browns’ Week 1 starter to filling in for injured Bengals QB Joe Burrow, veteran QB Joe Flacco is set to be a free agent again this offseason.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 5

Cincinnati Bengals Legend Willie Anderson Gives Fans Hint About Possible Hall of Fame News

For anyone hoping that Bengals legend Willie Anderson would finally get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, don't hold your breath. It sounds like Anderson's wait is going to continue.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 5

Hamilton County Announces Suite Furniture, Equipment Auction For Bengals Fans

Hamilton County is auctioning off Bengals-branded furniture from the team's old suite setups this offseason. The county announced Nicodemus Auction Company is sending the items to the highest bidders on Saturday, Feb.

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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 Flacco News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 5

Joe Flacco Sounds Off on NFL Rules, Warns About Young QB Development

Joe Flacco plans on playing in 2026 after having a successful stint with the Bengals that included his first Pro Bowl appearance. The veteran made the rounds at Super Bowl radio row on Wednesday.

Ja'Marr Chase News / A to Z Sports / February 5

Ja'Marr Chase makes it known what he's pushing the Cincinnati Bengals to do in free agency

Joe Burrow spent this time last year campaigning for the Cincinnati Bengals to sign Ja'Marr Chase and his other elite teammates. Now it's Chase's turn to do some lobbying.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 5

Film Shows Why Caleb Downs Is Exactly What the Bengals Are Missing on Defense

The human mind knows no sensation like being hunted. Everyone reading this has a fear, something their gut screams at them to avoid at all costs. It may be spiders, public speaking, heights, or snakes.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 5

Bengals watch one of their polarizing rookies get picked before them in 2025 re-draft

It's going to take a lot of work for the 2025 NFL Draft to be considered a success for the Cincinnati Bengals. Demetrius Knight Jr., selected with Cincinnati's No.

Maxx Crosby News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 5

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase lowkey pitches Maxx Crosby on joining Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Bengals had another disappointing season in 2025. Cincinnati finished the regular season 6-11 after Joe Burrow’s turf toe injury put the team in a tough situation that they could not overcome.

NFL News / The SportsRush / February 5

Ja’Marr Chase Is Eager to Recruit One Pro Bowler From Las Vegas to the Bengals

The Bengals closed the 2025 season with a 6-11 record, with Joe Burrow sidelined for half the regular season due to injury. The result made one thing clear: Cincinnati needs change.

Eric Henderson News / Pro Football Rumors / February 5

Commanders To Hire Eric Henderson As Defensive Run Game Coordinator/DL Coach

The Commanders’ defensive staff under new coordinator Daronte Jones is continuing to take shape. USC co-defensive coordinator Eric Henderson is set to join Washington as their defensive line coach/run game coordinator, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 4

Joe Flacco is annoyed by NFL's roughing the passer calls

Aside from the 6-foot-6 frame and $100-plus million, quarterback Joe Flacco is just like us.

Joe Burrow makes feelings on Bengals future clear after previous comments

Pointless NFL Pro Bowl Games show there is no way to fix All-Star games

Browns QB Shedeur Sanders makes honest admission about Pro Bowl nod

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Gridiron Heroics / February 4

Bengals Predicted to ‘Create One of the Better Cornerback Tandems’ in NFL in 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals are being linked to Jaylen Watson as they prepare for an important offseason overhaul on defense. Projection models and league analysts suggest Watson would pair well with DJ Turner to form one of the better cornerback tandems in football for 2026.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase Announces Off-Field News After Fifth NFL Season

Ja'Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals fell well short of the playoffs in 2025. They finished the season 6-11 and in third place in the AFC North. It marks the third straight season the Bengals have missed the playoffs.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / February 4

Joe Burrow makes feelings on Bengals future clear after previous comments

Burrow raised eyebrows around the NFL world with comments he made in December regarding his state of mind amid another injury-riddled, lost season in Cincinnati.

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Ja'Marr Chase picks off Jared Goff with unreal grab during Pro Bowl

The 'Yearly NFL passing yards-per-game leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 4

3 Bengals cut candidates entering 2026 offseason

The Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2026 offseason staring at an uncomfortable reality. Their championship window remains open, but the roster infrastructure around it is eroding.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3

Ja'Marr Chase picks off Jared Goff with unreal grab during Pro Bowl

The Cincinnati Bengals may have a budding two-way star on their roster, and his name is Ja’Marr Chase. The superstar wide receiver showed off his defensive instincts Tuesday during the Pro Bowl Games’ flag football contest at the NFL Flag Fieldhouse in San Francisco, Calif.