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Bengals Make Move at Quarterback With Joe Burrow Set to Return

The Bengals waived quarterback Sean Clifford on Monday, paving the way for Joe Burrow to return to action on Thursday night against the Ravens. Clifford signed with the Bengals practice squad in September after Burrow suffered a grade 3 toe sprain that required surgery.

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Bengals Cut QB Sean Clifford, Clearing Roster Spot For Joe Burrow

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they have waived QB Sean Clifford from the active roster. This creates an open spot, one that will be filled by QB Joe Burrow when the team activates him from injured reserve. Clifford, 27, was a four-year starter for Penn State, earning honorable mention All-Big 10 in three seasons.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 24

Bengals LB Barrett Carter's 16 Tackles Against Patriots Among Most in Franchise History for a Rookie

CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals almost had two franchise records set Sunday in their 26-20 loss to the New England Patriots. Evan McPherson’s 63-yard field goal broke his own record of 59 that he shared with Cade York.

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The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

How many of the NFL running backs with the most receptions in a season can you name in five minutes?

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Joe Burrow News / Field Level Media / November 24

Bengals 'anticipate' Joe Burrow being ready for Ravens on Thanksgiving night

Joe Burrow racked up 820 passing yards, nine touchdowns and two losses to the Ravens last season, but the Bengals are planning to give him another shot at their AFC North rival on Thanksgiving night.

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The most memorable NFL Thanksgiving game performances

The NFL on Thanksgiving has become one of the great American traditions, dating back to 1920. These are some of the most memorable moments and performances from the Turkey Day games.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 24

Bengals HC reveals major injury news ahead of Thanksgiving game

Bengals' Zac Taylor reveals major injury news ahead of Thanksgiving game

For fans of the Bengals, the injury news never seems to stop coming.

Will Bengals' Joe Burrow return for Thanksgiving night game at Ravens?

The most lopsided blowouts in NFL history

The 'Most receiving yards in an NFL game by franchise' quiz

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 24

Bengals Rule Out Three For Thanksgiving, Anticipate QB Joe Burrow Playing

Bengals HC Zac Taylor announced that they have ruled out WR Tee Higgins, DE Trey Hendrickson and sixth-round RB Tahj Brooks from Week 13’s Thanksgiving

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / November 24

Saints to host kickers Justin Tucker, Cade York

With Blake Grupe struggling, the Saints are l0oking into a number of free agent kickers. Visits are being lined up today, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football.

Evan McPherson News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 24

Why Bengals Kicker Evan McPherson Said He Probably Wouldn't Have Made Sunday's Record-Breaking FG as a Rookie

CINCINNATI – Evan McPherson had one of the best rookie seasons by a kicker in NFL history, but he admitted the 63-yard, franchise-record field goal he kicked in the Cincinnati Bengals’ loss Sunday was one he probably wouldn’t have made in 2021.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 24

Cincinnati Bengals Should Bolster Defense By Claiming Former First Round Pick

Kaiir Elam to the Bengals? Cincinnati should certainly be interested in the former first round pick. Elam was waived by the Cowboys last week. A team that claims him will take on the $1 million he's guaranteed for the rest of the season.

Joe Flacco News / A to Z Sports / November 24

Joe Flacco's humility and class shows with heartwarming message after what could be his last start with Bengals

Joe Flacco is likely going to the bench this week for the Cincinnati Bengals if Joe Burrow is able to make his return on Thanksgiving night against the Baltimore Ravens.

Cincinnati Bengals News / The SportsRush / November 24

Is iShowSpeed a Cincinnati Bengals Fan?

On Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals dramatically fell 26-20 to the New England Patriots. Cinci’s loss stung even more because they had started strong, building a 10-0 lead and even scoring on a pick-six by safety Geno Stone… but the offense collapsed.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 24

Will Bengals' Burrow return for Thanksgiving game at Ravens?

Will Bengals' Joe Burrow return for Thanksgiving night game at Ravens?

Burrow was listed as a full practice participant last week for the first time since he had surgery to repair the toe injury he suffered in Week 2 of the season.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / November 23

Injuries to monitor after Week 12: Will Campbell update raises concerns for Patriots

Each week of the NFL season, Yardbarker will be monitoring players who have suffered notable injuries. Here are five players we're tracking after Week 12:

Patriots LT Will Campbell to undergo MRI on his right knee

Bengals WR Tee Higgins exits Sunday's game with a concussion

Chiefs’ Noah Gray somehow makes a catch while going unconscious

K.C.'s Trey Smith exits with ankle injury

Vikings lose two O-linemen to injuries on nightmare day in Green Bay

Zac Taylor News / A to Z Sports / November 23