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Missed Opportunity? Potential Bengals Draft Target Chooses to Return to School

Of all the Bengals' defensive woes, the need for a standout defensive tackle is arguably the teams biggest need, and Ahmad Moten Sr.'s decision to return to Miami for his senior year leaves Cincinnati with one less option this offseason in terms of upgrading the position.

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Ravens Coach Jesse Minter Pays Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase Huge Compliment

New Ravens head coach Jesse Minter is familiar with Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and the Bengals. He had nothing but praise for Burrow and Chase when he was the Chargers defensive coordinator ahead of their matchup with the Bengals.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 23

Cincinnati Bengals Facing One of Easiest 2026 NFL Schedules by 2025 Win Rate

The Bengals face one of the weakest slates of opponents this coming season based on last campaign's win rates. It's a completely flawed system to gauge the strength of schedule on, but it's all we have to go on until sportsbooks start truly judging the schedule strengths with their projected win totals.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 23

Cincinnati Bengals Take Defensive Star in Post College Football Playoff Mock Draft

Spin the wheel on Cincinnati's top trio of projected draft picks this coming April, and you're bound to land on the right mocked selection for the team for any mock draft.

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The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

How many of the tight ends to eclipse the 5,000-receiving-yard milestone in their NFL career can you name in six minutes?

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NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 22

Three Teams That Could Steal Dan Pitcher From the Bengals

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially hired Zac Robinson to be their offensive coordinator on Thursday after interviewing both Dan Pitcher and Brian Callahan for the role.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 22

Newest AFC North coach hired by a Bengals rival team has very close ties to Cincinnati

The Baltimore Ravens are hiring Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as their next head coach. Minter is being tabbed to replace John Harbaugh as the fourth HC in Ravens history, and is the first hire made by the Cincinnati Bengals' rivals this month since the rest of the division began coaching searches.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 22

Four Bengals Players in Line for Big Pay Raises Due to Performance Escalators

Bengals running back Chase Brown and cornerback DJ Turner II are both in line to get significant raises in 2026 thanks to the amount of playing time they received over the past few seasons.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 22

Bengals Star Named Among Top 100 NFL MVP Candidates From 2025 Season

ESPN's Seth Walder broke down his top-100 NFL MVP candidates from this past season, and one Bengal made the 100-player list: Ja'Marr Chase. He checked in at No.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 22

National Analyst Makes Bold 2026 Free Agency Prediction for Cincinnati Bengals

ESPN contributor Aaron Schatz thinks the Bengals should make multiple investments in the defensive line this offseason. ESPN had a few voices dive into the Bengals' offseason outlook last week, and Schatz could see some splashes from them in free agency.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 22

Bengals have their former archenemy to thank for offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher sticking around for another day

The Cincinnati Bengals would've had to make a significant coaching change had the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher to the same role.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 22

Bengals coach will be up-close and personal with players who can fill Cincinnati's major need at East-West Shrine Bowl

Practices for the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl start Friday morning, and the Cincinnati Bengals will have one of their top position coaches right in the middle of all the action.

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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.

DJ Turner News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 22

Cincinnati Bengals Defender Named Team's 2025 Secret Superstar

Pro Football Focus writer Zach Tantillo named secret superstars for each NFL team from the 2025 season, and Cincinnati's came from the worst unit out of the three phases.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

‘Should the Bengals Trade Back?’ – This Bengals Mock Draft Answers That Question

A month ago, the 10th overall pick felt like it was prime positioning for the Cincinnati Bengals to get a bona fide defensive stud. Now, they still could, but the board is going to have to fall a certain way.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 21

Former Cincinnati Bengals Star Rips Andy Dalton Multiple Times For Playoff Failures

Former Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones does not like Andy Dalton, at least as a football player. The Bengals had plenty of playoff runs last decade

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 21

Cincinnati Bengals Assistant Coach Named To East-West Shrine Bowl Staff

The Bengals have another assistant coach helping coach an NFL prospect bowl this month. Defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery is leading the East team's interior defensive line in the East-West Shrine Bowl on Jan.

NFL News / The SportsRush / January 21

'I’m Just Glad He Used the Word ‘Flabbergast’': Travis Kelce Reacts to Joe Burrow’s X Return

Yet another Buffalo Bills playoff game ended in refereeing controversy this past weekend. This time, the debate centered on what qualifies as a catch, and opinions remain split.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 21

What Happens Next May Determine Dan Pitcher’s Future With the Bengals After Buccaneers Interview

Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher had a virtual interview for the Buccaneers offensive coordinator job on Wednesday. Tampa Bay made the announcement on Wednesday morning.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 21

Former NFL GM Shares Troubling Prediction About Bengals’ Chances of Boosting Pass Rush This Offseason

Most are expecting the Bengals to add significant pieces to their team with Cincinnati currently set to have the seventh most salary cap space in the NFL this offseason with $77.9 million.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 21

Cincinnati Bengals Coach Dan Pitcher Battling Familiar Face for Bucs OC Job

Current offensive coordinator for the Bengals, Dan Pitcher, is up against former offensive coordinator Brian Callahan for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator job.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 21

Cincinnati Bengals Select Elite Defensive Prospect In Mel Kiper Jr.'s First 2026 Mock Draft

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. released his first mock draft of the 2026 cycle on Wednesday and slotted Cincinnati with one of the three main talents they've been associated with throughout the early portion of this draft saga.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / January 20

Joe Burrow defends officials on pair of controversial calls

The NFL playoffs are in full swing, and while most games have been instant classics, the referees have also been a talking point. Burrow had a strong assessment of a pair of controversial calls.

Bengals Extend TE Tanner Hudson

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Tanner Hudson News / Pro Football Rumors / January 19

Bengals Extend TE Tanner Hudson

The Bengals are keeping Tanner Hudson around for at least another year. The team announced that they’ve signed the tight end to a one-year extension. Following stints with the Buccaneers, 49ers, and Giants to begin his career, Hudson joined the Bengals practice squad late in the 2022 campaign.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Buccaneers Will Interview Bengals OC Dan Pitcher For Same Role This Week

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Buccaneers will interview Bengals OC Dan Pitcher for their OC opening this week. Rapoport mentions Bengals HC Zac

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 19

Bengals ink key pass-catcher to 1-year contract extension

After a difficult campaign defined by a 6-11 finish and recurring injuries, the internal atmosphere in Cincinnati remains surprisingly positive. Joe Flacco, who recently ended his brief tenure with the team, offered significant praise for head coach Zac Taylor.

Tanner Hudson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Bengals Re-Sign TE Tanner Hudson

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they have re-signed TE Tanner Hudson to a one-year extension. Hudson, 31, signed with the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent out of Arkansas in 2018.