Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 30

Bengals Re-Sign WR Ke’Shawn Williams To Practice Squad

The Cincinnati Bengals officially signed WR Ke’Shawn Williams to their practice squad on Wednesday. Williams, 24, signed with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent out of Indiana following the 2025 draft.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 30

Bengals’ first injury report of Week 4 includes unexpected offensive starter missing practice

The Cincinnati Bengals have begun practicing ahead of their Week 4 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Starting right guard Dalton Risner joined a few other key players as non-participants.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Joe Burrow News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Joe Burrow Is Thriving Despite an Issue Cincinnati Bengals Must Fix

The Cincinnati Bengals have quarterback Joe Burrow playing at a level that resembles his 2024 breakout, but their effort to add more play-action has delivered the opposite of the intended lift.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 30

Bengals confirm one lineup shift, and leave another wide open with their defense ahead of Week 4 matchup against Jaguars

There will be shuffling done in the Cincinnati Bengals secondary this week. Cornerback Dax Hill will be moving inside to nickelback, and his replacement hasn’t quite been decided yet.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 30

Zac Taylor Details Multiple Bengals Injury Issues Entering Jaguars Practices

The Bengals return to practice today with a lot to change up in the secondary. Head coach Zac Taylor discussed all the roster moves the team made this week on the outside of its offense and defense.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 30

Bengals vs. Jaguars NFL Week 4 Broadcast Map: Will you be able to watch on TV?

The Cincinnati Bengals will look to extend their winning streak against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Here’s how you can watch the Bengals play in NFL Week 4.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 30

Referee Report: Bengals Looking for 1st Win with Sunday's White Hat

The Cincinnati Bengals have never won a game worked by the referee who will be on the call Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fortunately for the Bengals, Alex Moore is the newest member of the white-hat fraternity, earning a promotion from umpire to referee in 2025.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 30

Bengals defense faces revealing test against red-hot Jaguars offense in Week 4

Few teams are facing more pressure this season than the Cincinnati Bengals. They were once viewed as the most legitimate AFC challengers to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC but they have failed to make the playoffs in each of the last three seasons.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 30

Bengals Leaning Into Winning Uniform Combination for Jacksonville Game

The Cincinnati Bengals are coming back in black. After a two-game road swing to Houston and Pittsburgh, the Bengals will return to Paycor Stadium on Sunday to face the Jacksonville Jaguars, and when they do, they’ll be wearing black jerseys and black pants.

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Brian Asamoah News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 30

Falcons Signing LB Brian Asamoah

Jordan Schultz reports that the Falcons are signing former Vikings LB Brian Asamoah. Asamoah, 26, is from Columbus, Ohio, and was a third-round pick in the 2022 draft by the Vikings out of Oklahoma.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 30

Steelers Legend Throws Shot at Bengals With 'Bungals' Comments

Week 3 is in the past for the Cincinnati Bengals. Unfortunately, the outcome against one of their oldest rivals is going to be talked about until the team takes the field on Sunday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 30

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Three Things to Know About Bengals Heading Into Week 4

The Jacksonville Jaguars have another huge AFC matchup ahead, as their first-place schedule continues to challenge head coach Liam Coen and company. Jacksonville is headed to the Queen City to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, October 4th at 1 pm EST.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 30

Amarius Mims Continues Hot Start, Dominates TJ Watt in Bengals Loss

The Cincinnati Bengals traveled to Pittsburgh on Sunday for a heated rivalry matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This rivalry has been one of the better matchups in the NFL for the last few years.

Joe Burrow News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 29

'The Bungles Are Back!' – NFL Legend Mocks Joe Burrow and the Bengals Following Loss to Steelers

The Bengals had plenty of chances to leave Pittsburgh with a win, but costly mistakes kept getting in their way. Cincinnati lost 30-27, with special teams errors, defensive lapses, and Joe Burrow’s late fumble ultimately deciding the game.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 29

Familiar Face Open to Bengals Return to Fill Key Need

The linebackers have remained a weak point of the Bengals defense despite the confidence preached from the coaching staff and front office after not adding a veteran to the room.

Amarius Mims News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Amarius Mims Hasn't Allowed a Single Pressure, and No NFL Tackle Is Close to Him

The Cincinnati Bengals suffered a bitter 30-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, but right tackle Amarius Mims continued an unparalleled start to his 2026 campaign.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Zac Taylor Says Bengals Weren't Playing for Overtime on Joe Burrow's Game-Ending Fumble

The Cincinnati Bengals had an opportunity to force overtime in the final minute of Sunday’s 30-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. However, head coach Zac Taylor and the offense kept their foot on the gas in an attempt to win the game in regulation before a disastrous turnover ended their comeback hopes.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / September 29