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Bengals, Zac Taylor Finalize Initial 2026 Practice Squad As Week 1 Preparations Ramp Up

The Bengals officially confirmed the 2026 practice squad on Tuesday afternoon. It's a fluid group that could change over the next few months, but Cincinnati added a mix of new and old faces, including a veteran offensive lineman in former Colts offensive tackle Blake Freeland.

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Bengals’ final practice squad signing could bring closure to a problem that currently has no end in sight

The Cincinnati Bengals have filled out the remainder of their practice squad spots, including the signing of former Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Blake Freeland.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Bengals Sign Five To Complete 2026 Practice Squad

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they signed QB Josh Johnson, TE Tanner Hudson, DE Garmon Randolph, CB Trikweze Bridges and OT Blake Freeland to round

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 1

Bengals fulfill expectations by bringing back reliable veteran a day after letting him go

The Cincinnati Bengals are adding to their initial practice squad by bringing back tight end Tanner Hudson. Cincinnati released Hudson in order to make room for offensive tackle and waiver claim Myles Hinton.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Bengals Re-Signed QB Josh Johnson To Practice Squad

According to Adam Schefter, the Bengals have re-signed QB Josh Johnson to the practice squad. This gives them four quarterbacks on the roster now between Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco on the 53 and Johnson and Sean Clifford on the practice squad. Johnson, 39, is a former fifth-round pick of the Buccaneers back in 2012.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

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The 'Most TD passes without the playoffs' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history that have thrown at least 30 touchdowns and missed the playoffs can you name in five minutes?

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 1

Cincinnati Bengals Led League in Rare Preseason Metric That Matters

Most preseason stats are as relevant as spaghetti without chili or black raspberry ice cream without chocolate chips. If someone created a preseason hall of fame, even the most diehard NFL fan wouldn’t know 90 percent of the names.

Mitchell Tinsley News / A to Z Sports / September 1

Bengals may have to go up against a familiar face on his new team very soon after cutting him

The Cincinnati Bengals let Mitchell Tinsley go with Dohnte Myers officially winning his roster spot. Tinsley opted to join a new team’s practice squad, and the regular season schedule may now help grant him an opportunity for revenge.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 1

Bengals Stars Projected to Lead NFL in Multiple Major Statistical Categories Across 2026 Season

The Bengals are primed for a big season on offense, and NFL.com's Bobby Kownack agrees. He picked the Bengals' stars to lead the league in multiple categories ahead of the season.

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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.

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Ja’Marr Chase Abruptly Cancels Plans With Tee Higgins in Major Career Move Before Bengals Season

Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins were one of the NFL’s top receiving duos in 2025. Thus, fans were excited to see the Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers start a project together off the field as well.

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Bengals announce their initial 2026 practice squad, and there’s one obvious question left to ask

The Cincinnati Bengals have announced the first iteration of their 2026 practice squad, but only 11 players have officially signed. That should be set to change in the coming days.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 31

Breaking Down the Cincinnati Bengals' Practice Squad Signings - Surprises, Snubs and Defections

The Cincinnati Bengals announced the signing of 11 practice squad members today, well shy of the limit of 16. The reason they are at least one short is that they expect to add tight end Tanner Hudson on Tuesday.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

Bengals Officially Sign 11 To PS Including QB Sean Clifford

The Cincinnati Bengals officially signed 11 players to their practice squad, a day after reducing their roster down to 53 players. Here’s the full squad:

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 31

Important Bengals Starter Returns to Bengals Practice During Closed Media Session

The Bengals have a huge piece of the defense back on the practice field following the preseason. The franchise's social media team posted a mash-up of players practicing during a closed session to the outside media, and Dax Hill was in the mix, moving well on Sunday.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Cincinnati Bengals part ways with a surprising name to fit their newest player on the 53-man roster

The Cincinnati Bengals have made the first of what will eventually be dozens of alterations to their 53-man roster Monday afternoon. Cincinnati successfully claimed former Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Myles Hinton off of waivers.

Mitchell Tinsley News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

Texans Signing WR Mitchell Tinsley To Practice Squad

According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are signing WR Mitchell Tinsley to their practice squad. He was just cut by the Bengals yesterday. Tinsley, 26, signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent out of Penn State following the 2023 NFL Draft.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / August 31

Joe Burrow makes long-term commitment to NFL despite previous uncertainty

Burrow had one of the most unique paths to the NFL, and his story hasn’t gotten any more conventional since making it to the pros.

Burrow makes big admission about worrisome injury history

Jets make surprising decision on their backup QB

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Vikings may have made major J.J. McCarthy call after QB decisions

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Tanner Hudson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

Bengals Release TE Tanner Hudson

The Cincinnati Bengals have released TE Tanner Hudson, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. This clears up a roster spot for recently claimed OT Myles Hinton.

Sean Clifford News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

Bengals Re-Signed QB Sean Clifford To PS

According to Adam Schefter, the Bengals are re-signing QB Sean Clifford to their practice squad. Clifford, 28, was a four-year starter for Penn State, earning honorable mention All-Big 10 in three seasons.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / August 31