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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 19

Cincinnati Bengals Assistant Coach Named to 2026 Senior Bowl Staff

A Bengals assistant coach is helping coach at the Senior Bowl next week. Assistant offensive line coach Mike McCarthy is on the National team staff as he gets a firsthand look at potential new offensive linemen for Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 19

Bengals ink key pass-catcher to 1-year contract extension

After a difficult campaign defined by a 6-11 finish and recurring injuries, the internal atmosphere in Cincinnati remains surprisingly positive. Joe Flacco, who recently ended his brief tenure with the team, offered significant praise for head coach Zac Taylor.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 19

Cincinnati Bengals Extend Veteran Backups' Contract

The Bengals are extending Tanner Hudson's time with the team for one more season. The veteran tight end inked a one-year contract extension on Monday to roll out with Cincinnati for the 2026 season.

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Tanner Hudson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Bengals Re-Sign TE Tanner Hudson

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they have re-signed TE Tanner Hudson to a one-year extension. Hudson, 31, signed with the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent out of Arkansas in 2018.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Latest NFL coaching fire now puts Bengals fans' most popular coaching candidate in limbo, here's what can happen next

The Buffalo Billsfiring Sean McDermott not only elevates Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor up the list of longest-tenured coaches in the NFL, it frees up Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady to pursue other opportunities.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 19

How the Bills Firing Sean McDermott Could Impact Joe Burrow and the Bengals

The Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott on Monday following their 33-30 overtime playoff loss to the Broncos. McDermott posted a .662 winning percentage in nine seasons with the Bills.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Former Bengals starter achieves special career milestone nearly a decade since he last played football

Former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga was inducted into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame. Maualuga was one of three former NFL players inducted in the class of 2026 this weekend in Hawaii, joining former tight end Brandon Manumaleuna, and former wide receiver Chad Owens.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 18

ESPN analyst predicts 5-time Pro Bowler with ties to Joe Burrow will be in Bengals' free agency plans

It's no secret the Cincinnati Bengals will look to add pass rushers this offseason. Director of player personnel Duke Tobin made that goal very clear in his end-of-season press conference earlier in the month.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 18

AFC Notes: Orlando Brown, Art Rooney, Mike Tomlin, Bengals, Steelers

Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic notes that the Bengals’ potential veteran salary cap cut candidates are not as clear as they have been in past seasons.

Hayden Hurst News / A to Z Sports / January 18

Former Bengals player and his family get a huge win that has nothing to do with football

Former Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst revealed his newborn son, Nolan, is going home with his wife, Brooke, after spending 62 days in the NICU at Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 18

One NFL Playoff Injury Exposes One of Bengals’ Biggest Offseason Needs

The Bengals need to re-sign Joe Flacco. Keeping the veteran quarterback in Cincinnati should be one of the top priorities on their offseason to do list.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 18

One Potential Cap Casualty the Cincinnati Bengals Could Target in Free Agency

There are plenty of positions that the Bengals must address on defense this offseason, the one that looks the murkiest though could be defensive end. Following

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 17

One Playoff Pass Rusher Cincinnati Bengals Should Target in Free Agency

Duke Tobin was not shy when he stated that the Bengals need more talent on defense, specifically in the pass rush. Luckily for Tobin, in a playoff field littered with impending free agents on defense, there are a number of pass rushers set to hit free agency that would instantly boost the potential of what has been a lackluster unit.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 16

Possible Bengals Replacement for Dan Pitcher Receiving Interest From Multiple Teams

Multiple teams are showing interest in former Bengals offensive coordinator and Titans head coach Brian Callahan. Callahan interviewed for the Buccaneers offensive coordinator job last week.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 16

Bengals are another step closer to losing an important coach and it could cause them to call an old friend

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher interviewed last week to be the next head coach of the Cleveland Browns, and a second interview looks to be on the way.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 16

Sources: Bengals OC Dan Pitcher Among Top Contenders for Browns Head Coaching Job

Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher is still "very much in the mix" for the Browns head coaching job, league sources have confirmed. Pitcher interviewed for the job last week.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 16

Chad Johnson is right on the money about why the Bengals' heated rivals are in an unfamiliar place

Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson may not have always beaten the Pittsburgh Steelers, but his take on what's going on with them upon Mike Tomlin's stepping down as head coach is the plain truth.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 16

Bengals Star Ja'Marr Chase Featured in Fun Ad Spot With Famous Comedian

Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase has a new commercial in the mix heading into the long NFL offseason. Fabletics brought Chase on as their first signature athlete signing this past September.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 16

Former NFL General Manager Drops Unpopular Opinion About Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor

Former Titans General Manager and current "With the First Pick" podcast host Ran Carthon led a mini-series titled "The Perfect Fix" on the show, where he dissected the most prevalent problems with NFL teams that missed the postseason.

Chase Brown News / A to Z Sports / January 16

Chase Brown's uniquely special accomplishment would not have been possible without Bengals having faith in his ascension

The Cincinnati Bengals weren't fully bought in on Chase Brown entering the 2024 season. Zack Moss was signed to start, and Brown was supposed to complement the veteran tailback throughout his second season.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 16

Joe Burrow Wows With Key 2025 Season Passing Metrics, Continues To Play Among Elite QBs

Another NFL regular season is in the rearview mirror, and what do you know? Joe Burrow is once again in the elite class of NFL passers. The perennial MVP candidate didn't get in that mix this season because of nine missed games due to turf toe surgery, but he still arguably threw the ball better than anyone else in the league.