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Potential Blockbuster Bengals Trade Makes Even More Sense After Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins Injuries

The Cincinnati Bengals have a loaded offense with one of the best wide receiver duos in the league. Tee Higgins is one of the best, if not the best, No.

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Stephen A. Smith Calls for Bengals to Make a Coaching Change, and He's Not Wrong

Stephen A. Smith blasted the Cincinnati Bengals and Zac Taylor after the team’s Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The loss dropped Joe Burrow and Co.

Cashius Howell News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Dane Brugler Puts Four Rookie Edge Rushers Ahead of Bengals Second-Rounder Cashius Howell

Cashius Howell was drafted to help the Cincinnati Bengals replace Trey Hendrickson’s production, and a month into his rookie season he is still looking for his first sack.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 6

One Fix Bengals Need to Make Heading Into Week 5 vs. Dolphins

Racking up more than 400 yards of offense is usually a recipe for a team to win football games in the NFL. However, for the Cincinnati Bengals, that has not been the case.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 6

Bengals Making Double History with Uniform Combo in Miami Along with Adding a Rare Twist

The Cincinnati Bengals announced months ago they would being doing another “Open in Orange” game to kick off the 2026 season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 6

Bengals Veteran Playmaker Deemed Team's Top Trade Candidate Early in 2026 Season

The Cincinnati Bengals have a chance to compete for the Super Bowl this season, despite an ugly loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. The Bengals have one of the most talented rosters in the league right now.

Joe Burrow News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / October 6

Bengals’ Biggest Weakness Exposed As Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase Enter Spotlight

The Cincinnati Bengals entered the season expecting their offense to carry them while their defense took a major step forward. Instead, the defense has improved significantly, while the offense has struggled to turn strong individual performances into wins.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 6

3 Free Agent Wide Receivers Bengals Could Add to Help Position Depth During 2026 Season

The Bengals are down to two healthy wide receivers on the 2026 roster. They likely need to make another free-agent addition this week for the back end of the group to be stable enough for another full game of punishment on Sunday.

Dexter Lawrence News / A to Z Sports / October 6

Bengals have a hidden concern behind Dexter Lawrence II’s dominant start to 2026 season

Dexter Lawrence II has already made a significant impact for the Cincinnati Bengals. The concern now becomes whether or not Cincinnati is too reliant on its star in the middle.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 6

Cincinnati Bengals Young Receivers Shine at Right Time

It felt like the Cincinnati Bengals' Week 3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers was going to be the one that stung the most in the early portion of the season.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / The Spun / October 6

Gia Duddy Bothered By Anonymous NFL Fan's 'Offensive' Comment

Gia Duddy, the ex-girlfriend of NFL quarterback Will Levis, is currently dating Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver and special teams player Andrei Iosivas.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / October 6

Cincinnati Bengals just got involved in significant Lamar Jackson injury update

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson left the team’s Week 4 win over the Tennessee Titans with an ankle injury. The latest update on his recovery timeline has the Cincinnati Bengals paying close attention to Week 7.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / October 6

This is the Fix the Cincinnati Bengals Need...

The Cincinnati Bengals are coming off back-to-back painful losses in Pittsburgh and at home against Jacksonville. In both games, the offense has been missing an identity.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 6

Bengals' Defensive Achilles Heel Painfully Exploited in Week 4 Loss

The Cincinnati Bengals followed up their disappointing Week 3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers with another tough loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4.

Jordan Battle News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 6

Former Bengals Safety Defends Latest Jordan Battle Performance Against Jaguars

The momentum a 2-0 start can generate in a league like the NFL is a real bonus. On the flip side, two straight losses, both being close games that could have been won, quickly grind any of that momentum to a halt.

Joe Burrow News / Athlon Sports / October 5

Joe Burrow on Back-to-Back Losses: 'This Isn’t Armageddon'

Two weeks ago, Joe Burrow’s Cincinnati Bengals were 2-0 and alone at the top of the AFC North. After back-to-back fourth-quarter losses to Pittsburgh and Jacksonville, they are 2-2 and tied at the bottom with the Steelers. Sunday’s 22-17 loss to the Jaguars was a tough pill to swallow.

Tee Higgins News / Field Level Media / October 5

Bengals WR Tee Higgins (adductor) day-to-day, could play Week 5

While Ja'Marr Chase is in the league's concussion protocol, his longtime receiving mate in Cincinnati, Tee Higgins, may not have to miss game action following his adductor injury Sunday.

Zac Taylor News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5

Bengals’ Zac Taylor’s 5-word run game diss couldn’t have been more obvious after Jaguars loss

Despite facing a frustrating 22-17 defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars, which dropped their record to 2-2 on the season and marked their second consecutive loss after a strong start, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor found a silver lining during his postgame press conference.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5

Bengals’ Tee Higgins injury adds to Ja’Marr Chase woes in disastrous day vs. Jaguars

The Cincinnati Bengals took a few losses in Week 4. Not only did they suffer a defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but both of their top two receivers went down with injuries.

Zac Taylor News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5

Bengals’ Zac Taylor finds silver lining from crushing Jaguars loss

The Cincinnati Bengals failed to capitalize on Joe Burrow’s stellar performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4 and ultimately suffered a 22-17 loss.

NFL News / HITC / October 5

‘I’m in the hospital’ – Chad Johnson shares hilarious reaction to Cincinnati Bengals defeat to Jaguars

Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson’s reaction to the Cincinnati Bengals’ defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars was comical, to say the least. The Jaguars won 22-17 after Bengals running back Chase Brown was tackled one yard short of the first-down marker on fourth down with less than a minute remaining.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / October 5

Heartbreaking revelation from Mike Gesicki makes Tee Higgins’ injury hurt so much more for the Bengals

Tee Higgins stepped up in a big way for the Cincinnati Bengals after Ja’Marr Chase went down against the Jacksonville Jaguars. An injury of his own occurred near the end of the game, and his absence was directly felt during a potential game-winning play.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Viral Sports News / October 4

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase Sends Heartfelt Message After Injury

Ja’Marr Chase was already out of the Cincinnati Bengals’ game against the Jacksonville Jaguars when he reached for his phone. The star receiver had left Paycor Stadium’s field in the first half after a defender grabbed his facemask and his head hit the ground hard.

Trevor Lawrence News / Yardbarker / October 4

QB Trevor Lawrence helping Jaguars become true contenders

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence got off to a rocky start in his career, but he is finally hitting his stride. He turned a corner in the second half of last season, and he hasn’t slowed down a bit this year.

Jaguars knock off Bengals, who lose Ja'Marr Chase (concussion)

Bengals reveal Ja'Marr Chase's status after WR suffers injury vs. Jaguars

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / October 4

Bengals reveal Ja'Marr Chase's status after WR suffers injury vs. Jaguars

Cincinnati Bengals fans who expected wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase to dominate the Jacksonville Jaguars in Sunday's home game were left wanting after he suffered an early second-quarter injury.

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