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3 Players the Cincinnati Bengals Should Extend This Offseason

The Cincinnati Bengals have four games left in the regular season, with one of the most important offseasons in recent memory on the horizon. The offense is in a good spot with the heavy lifting needed on the other side of the ball for a defense that is trending to be one of the worst in NFL history.

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Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receiver Tee Higgins Ruled Out For Week 15

Just when you thought the rollercoaster ride of the 2025 season couldn’t get any more nauseating after that blown lead against Buffalo, the football gods decided to kick the Bengals while they’re down.

Cincinnati Bengals News / The Spun / December 12

Ja'Marr Chase Shocked By Joe Burrow's Cryptic Comments

NFL fans got a big surprise this week when Cincinnati Bengals star QB Joe Burrow seemed to indicate that he only wants to keep playing if he's having fun.

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The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?

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The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 12

Zac Taylor Reveals Game Statuses For Tee Higgins, Other Bengals Entering Final 2025 Ravens Matchup

Zac Taylor saddled up to the media on Friday afternoon with Tee Higgins status for this Sunday's Ravens game the big topic of the day. Higgins is out for the Ravens game after not passing concussion protocol in time to practice this week.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 12

Cincinnati Bengals Select ACC Star In Prominent 2026 Mock Draft

The crew at Pro Football Focus is starting to fire up 2026 NFL mock drafts, and Cincinnati took an ACC mauler in the latest rendition from Trevor Sikkema.

Joe Burrow News / The Spun / December 12

NFL Playoff Contender Mentioned As Trade Suitor For Joe Burrow

We're not sure if it was intentional, but Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow sparked trade rumors this week. Burrow, 29, has only appeared in four games this season due to a turf toe injury.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 12

Cincinnati Native Thrilled To Sign With Bengals, Wear Jersey Number of His Favorite Player

CINCINNATI – Xavier Johnson used to drive past Paul Brown Stadium every day on his way to school, dreaming of one day playing for the Cincinnati Bengals.

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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 Burrow News / FirstSportz / December 12

Ja’Marr Chase Thought ‘Depressed’ Quarterback Joe Burrow’s Comments Were AI

Joe Burrow managed to trigger alarm bells after he suggested he was not having fun both on and off the field. Since then, many have been wondering if the quarterback seemingly wants to leave the Cincinnati Bengals.

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The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

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The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Joe Burrow News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12

Ja’Marr Chase has strong response to the Joe Burrow comments

Ja’Marr Chase had a strong response to the Joe Burrow comments that have caught everyone’s attention. Burrow drew attention this week for saying that he needs to prioritize having fun amid a tough season that has involved injuries and his Cincinnati Bengals struggling to a 4-9 record.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / December 11

Bengals Injury Report: Shemar Stewart remains on track for his return, Tee Higgins not so much

The Cincinnati Bengals are just a few days away from their rematch against the Baltimore Ravens in NFL Week 15, and not much has changed for Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / December 11

Possibility of history repeating itself should make Bengals take Joe Burrow's comments very seriously

Joe Burrow seemed down, depressed and talked about how he really has not been having fun, and if he is not having fun, what is the point of doing any of this?

Joe Burrow raises eyebrows with comments about 'fun' amid Bengals' dwindling playoff hopes

Despite Ja'Marr Chase's reassurance, Bengals should still be worried about Joe Burrow's comments

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The 'Yearly NFL passing leaders' quiz

Ja'Marr Chase News / Bleacher Report / December 11

Watch: Ja’Marr thought Burrow’s comments were AI

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / December 11

Despite Ja'Marr Chase's reassurance, Bengals should still be worried about Joe Burrow's comments

Ja'Marr Chase believes the narrative that quarterback Joe Burrow is losing his love for football is false.

Joe Burrow raises eyebrows with comments about 'fun' amid Bengals' dwindling playoff hopes

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The 'Yearly NFL passing leaders' quiz

Trey Hendrickson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 11

Bengals Officially Placing DE Trey Hendrickson On IR

Jay Morrison reports the Bengals are officially placing DE Trey Hendrickson on injured reserve. Hendrickson underwent core surgery earlier this week and is expected to miss the rest of the regular season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / December 12

Joe Burrow raises eyebrows with comments about 'fun' amid Bengals' dwindling playoff hopes

Eyebrows were raised when he told reporters shortly after the Bengals suffered a 39-34 loss at the Buffalo Bills on Dec. 7 that he wanted to "go have fun [and] play football" through Week 18.

Bengals facing possibility of history repeating itself with Burrow saga

Despite Ja'Marr Chase's remarks, Bengals should still worry about Burrow

Why new Dolphins GM could be married to Mike McDaniel, Tua Tagovailoa

Shedeur Sanders speaks honestly about uncertain Browns future

How Eagles' Jalen Hurts plans to respond to calls for his benching

Dan Orlovsky blasts Hurts criticism: 'Dumbest conversation of the NFL season'

Shemar Stewart News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 10