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Bengals Roster Ranked Among Middle of NFL After 2026 Spending Spree

ESPN's NFL team ranked all 32 NFL rosters from best to worst this week, and Cincinnati checked into the middle of the pack in the exercise. Despite all the additions this offseason on defense and basically full continuity on offense, Cincinnati still checked in at No.

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Bengals make another key front office move that signals their continued shift in the right direction

The Cincinnati Bengals added another layer to their evolving analytics infrastructure this offseason, promoting personnel staffer Tyler Gross to director of football applications.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / July 6

Bengals' BJ Hill sends message to Dexter Lawrence II 'haters'

Lawrence finished last season with only half a sack, and some criticized him for "not making a difference" with the 2025 Giants and for not being in his best shape.

John Harbaugh gets positive grade for what he's doing with Giants

Zac Taylor News / A to Z Sports / July 6

Bengals HC Zac Taylor finds himself on a list he should want no part of heading into 2026 NFL season

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor knows how important this season is for not just the franchise as a whole, but for himself. There’s equal potential for something great to happen following this year as there is something terrible, and we may not have to wait for the end of the season to find out.

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The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

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Chase Brown News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 6

NFL Executives Rank Bengals Star Chase Brown Outside NFL's Top-13 Running Backs

Executives and other voices from inside the NFL have made their voices heard on who the top running backs are around the league. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler dove into all of their thoughts this week to produce a top 10 ranking at the position.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 first-round NFL picks that left fans confused

The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / July 6

Bengals Player Profile: Ja’Sir Taylor is the potential starter for Cincinnati’s defense you need to remember

The Cincinnati Bengals added Ja’Sir Taylor as a potential solution at nickelback. He’s already taken starting reps in the slot during the offseason workout program, a precursor to a three-way battle between him, Jalen Davis, and Bralyn Lux for the job.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 6

Three Most Underrated Players on Bengals' 2026 Roster

This Bengals team is ready to compete. The additions of guys like Dexter Lawrence II and Bryan Cook are monumental and should provide an even bigger positive impact than we expect this coming season.

Joe Burrow News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / July 6

Bengals’ Super Bowl return depends on this one Joe Burrow factor: Analyst

In the opinion of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, this is the best roster he has ever been a part of. But an NFL analyst believes it will take more than just that for the Bengals to reach the Super Bowl.

NFL News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / July 6

Josh Allen outpowers Joe Burrow in recent NFL rankings

No two players in the AFC have ignited as much discussion as Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen and Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow, and PFF has an answer to just why that is.

Bralyn Lux News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 5

Surprise Name Could Have Major Potential in Bengals' 2026 Slot Cornerback Competition

It's time to turn our attention to the player with clear potential to emerge as a playmaker at the slot cornerback position. Bralyn Lux is entering his second NFL season after being signed as an undrafted free agent by the Bengals out of Texas Tech in 2025.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / July 5

Bengals QB Joe Burrow gets the last laugh over Lamar Jackson in special redraft of active NFL players

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow would be a top pick in an NFL redraft scenario, but how high would he go? NFL.com’s Chad Reuter has him as a top-five pick, and just ahead of Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 4

Veteran Addition Looks to Solidify NFL Role, Help Solve Weakness for Bengals

The defensive additions from Dexter Lawrence to Bryan Cook have been the biggest storyline of what has been a historic offseason for the Bengals. And while

Cam Grandy News / A to Z Sports / July 4

Bengals Player Profile: Cam Grandy looking to stick around for another year in deep tight end room

The Cincinnati Bengals are quite stacked at tight end. Cam Grandy was one of five to make the roster last year, and there could be that many to make this year’s initial 53.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / July 3

Bengals handed unexpected QB room verdict as analysts make bold AFC claim

The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback room is deep-rooted. From the likes of Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco to Sean Clifford, it doesn’t run short of talent. Even

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 3

Bengals Named Best Fit For Free Agent Veteran Linebacker Ahead of 2026 Training Camp

The Bengals only have one clear big weakness left on paper ahead of the 2026 season. CBS Sports dialed into that linebacker flimsiness with a match in the free agent market.

Ryan Rehkow News / A to Z Sports / July 3

Bengals Player Profile: Ryan Rehkow has a case for Cincinnati’s most underrated player

Ryan Rehkow’s name belongs in the discussion as one of the Cincinnati Bengals’ best players. He has no one in his way to play out his contract year, and becoming the punter and holder of the long-term future.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 3

AFC Notes: Drew Allar, Tacario Davis, Bengals, Browns, Steelers

The Bengals picked up LB Tacario Davis in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Cincinnati CB Daxton Hill said he’s been impressed by Davis’ coverage ability and presence at the line of scrimmage. “Fluid in coverage.

Jalen Davis News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 3

Jalen Davis Facing Most Pressure in Bengals Slot Corner Competition

Training Camp officially kicks off for the Bengals later this month, where the competition at the nickel corner spot will be closely monitored by media members and fans alike.

Dexter Lawrence News / A to Z Sports / July 3

ESPN’s harsh offseason grade for Bengals completely misses the point of the Dexter Lawrence trade

The Cincinnati Bengals did pay a hefty cost to trade for Dexter Lawrence. But is that enough to tank the Bengals’ entire offseason grade? Absolutely not.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Viral Sports News / July 2

Nike Suffers Yet Another Blow After NFL Star’s Big Business Move

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has reportedly inked a new apparel deal with Under Armour, marking a notable shift after parting ways with longtime sponsor Nike.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Cincinnati Bengals 2026 NFL Season Preview

If it weren’t apparent enough following a third straight disappointing season, the Bengals provided even further clarity just days before the NFL Draft.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / June 29