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Dan Pitcher’s WR3 Plan Could Unlock the Cincinnati Bengals’ Deepest Offense Yet

The Cincinnati Bengals will be entering the 2026 NFL season Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins still as their top two wide receivers, but the third spot, despite Andrei Iosivas being slotted in as the starter on the depth chart, seems unsettled.

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Joe Burrow Says He'll Be Playing Different Style In 2026

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow has never been the most mobile quarterback (unless you count running for his life from pass rushers). But he’s hoping to add a little mobility to his game in 2026.

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The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL quarterbacks with passing yards in their career?

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

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The 'Last 4K-yard passer by team' quiz

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Zac Taylor News / A to Z Sports / September 9

'It’s a possibility' — Bengals’ Zac Taylor keeps hope alive for former first-round pick to play Week 1 vs. Bucs

The Cincinnati Bengals are fully back in the swing of things with Sunday’s regular season-opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers just days away. There’s actual hope all 53 players on the Bengals’ roster are able to play, including last year’s first-round pick Shemar Stewart.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 9

'Certainly Workable' - NFL Insider Gives Final Update on Bengals Extension Candidates Entering 2026 Season

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler joined the First Word With James Rapien crew this morning and touched on contract extension probabilities for a few of Cincinnati's candidates with just four days left in the offseason.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 9

Referee Report: Bengals Get Good News in Stripes for Season Opener vs. Buccaneers

As if the orange jerseys aren’t enough of a positive vibe for the Cincinnati Bengals, they’ll also have a good-luck charm wearing black and white in Sunday’s season opener.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Joe Burrow News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 9

Joe Burrow On Bengals Future: 'I’m Here For The Long Haul'

The future of Bengals QB Joe Burrow in Cincinnati has been the subject of a lot of intrigue in the past 10 months or so. Burrow was openly frustrated by

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Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 9

Ja'Marr Chase Set Up to Smash NFL Season-Long Receiving Record During Prime Campaign

Ja'Marr Chase could stamp his name into history this coming season. The star wide receiver has been one of the most-targeted pass catchers in the league across the past few seasons and could very well smash the all-time receiving yards record for a single season this fall.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 9

NFL Season Simulation Spells Major Disappointment for 2026 Bengals

In less than a week, the Cincinnati Bengals kick off the 2026 regular season with a matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. All summer long it has felt as if the expectations for this Bengals squad have been a deep run in the playoffs, or some uncomfortable conversations need to be had about the future.

Joe Burrow News / Yardbarker / September 9

Joe Burrow makes big statement about Bengals future after offseason rumors

Burrow and the Bengals haven't been to the postseason since the 2022 season, but the club made numerous moves during the offseason to bolster its defense.

The 'Playoff QBs and coaches from the 1990 NFL season' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Ja'Marr Chase Injury Update: Bengals WR Practiced Monday Ahead of Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals’ star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase injured his left knee during Bengals practice on August 25 while trying to make a deep catch from Joe Burrow.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 9

Bengals OL vows to have ‘helluva year’ and win the Super Bowl in 2026

Cincinnati Bengals guard Dalton Risner probably did not sleep well when quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a turf toe injury after getting sacked in the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2 last season.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / September 9

Joe Burrow Confirms Stance on Bengals’ Future Ahead of Week 1 Clash Against Buccaneers

Joe Burrow is a self-proclaimed reserved person who expresses himself less with his words. But when it came to assuring the fans about his future in the Cincinnati Bengals camp, those few words were enough.

Joe Burrow News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8

Joe Burrow makes strong statement about his future with Bengals

Joe Burrow’s latest comments have Cincinnati Bengals fans breathing a collective sigh of relief. Burrow raised eyebrows last month with his comments that this year is a “now or never” season for the Bengals.

Barrett Carter News / TWSN / September 8

The Cincinnati Bengals’ Defensive Turnaround Now Runs Through Barrett Carter

After an offseason in which the Cincinnati Bengals completely rebuilt the defense, they still elected to keep one thing truly consistent from last season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 8

Bengals veteran can tell from the complete other side of the field how much new captain has earned his honor

When Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine is on the field in practice, he’s as far away from safety Bryan Cook as one can be. The distance has not prevented the former from noticing what the latter’s brought to the table over the last six months.

Cincinnati Bengals News / EasySportz / September 8

Ja’Marr Chase and Annie Agar Have Bengals Fans Asking a Very Different Question

Ja’Marr Chase has a new podcast. And somehow, Bengals fans are already wondering if there might be a little more going on here. Chase launched Chasing No.

Dexter Lawrence News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 8

Dexter Lawrence goes for 10+ sacks and 2 other Bengals bold predictions for 2026 NFL season

The Cincinnati Bengals are ready to rumble in the jungle! After an eventful offseason that saw their weakest link be overhauled, Cincinnati is ready to make their return to the postseason in style.

Zac Taylor News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 7

'They weren’t afraid' – Zac Taylor explains decision to hand captaincy to first-year Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals have made Dexter Lawrence and Bryan Cook captains despite both players being new faces. That decision says plenty about the expectations surrounding the team’s revamped defense.

Erick All News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 7

Bengals player returning to action after two years out injured

After nearly two years away from regular-season football, Erick All Jr. is preparing to return for the Cincinnati Bengals. The tight end suffered a torn ACL during his rookie season in 2024.

Tee Higgins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 7

Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins return to Bengals practice ahead of Week 1

The Cincinnati Bengals are less than a week away from kicking off their 2026 NFL season at home. The Bengals are hoping for a healthy year after their 2025 campaign was derailed by an early-season injury sustained by franchise quarterback Joe Burrow.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / September 7

Cincinnati Bengals 2026 Season Superlatives: MVPs, Breakout Stars and X-Factors

The Cincinnati Bengals are set to kick off their 2026 NFL Season with a Week 1 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With the season right around the corner, it is fair to say that the Bengals enter this season as one of the teams with the highest expectations.

DJ Turner News / Pro Football Rumors / September 5

Bengals, DJ Turner Not Close To Extension

Bengals cornerback DJ Turner appeared to be nearing an extension in late June, but he is still without a new deal two-plus months later. Now eight days away from starting their season, the Bengals and Turner are not close to an agreement, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.