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Bengals Injury Report: Cincinnati's Injured Defenders Working Back to Action in Spain

The Bengals hit the practice field in Spain for the first time this week as multiple defenders try to work back onto the field from injuries. DJ Turner II (heel), Cedric Johnson (ankle), and Kyle Dugger are fighting through issues this week, as is Jordan Battle (hamstring).

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Joe Burrow is playing the best football of his career right now according to the next defensive coordinator he’s facing

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is on a heater entering Week 9. Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich can’t deny the greatness he is witnessing.

Jonathan Allen News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 5

'I Don't Think Anybody's Happy' - Jonathan Allen, Bengals Defense Can Resettle Across Spain Trip

Jonathan Allen and the Bengals are far from satisfied nearing the midway point of the 2026 NFL season at 5-2. Allen spoke to the media at his locker on Monday afternoon before he and the team left for Spain on Tuesday.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 5

The killer mistake Bengals must avoid at 2026 NFL trade deadline

The Cincinnati Bengals are in the midst of a brutal campaign in the AFC North. While the Baltimore Ravens are struggling to start the year, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns look like strong contenders for the division title.

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How many of the quarterbacks to win the most games in a single season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 5

Super Bowl Champion Labels Bengals as Contenders During 2026 Season

After a 5-2 start, the Bengals have once again firmly established themselves among the best teams in the AFC. That said, the team still has plenty of flaws, but legends like Rob Gronkowski haven't stopped acknowledging them as a contender.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 5

Zac Taylor Comments on Team Health After Bengals Arrival in Spain

Zac Taylor spoke to the media in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday morning, Cincinnati time. The schedules are shifted in a big way for the Bengals, with all of their practices happening in the afternoon locally and in the morning on Eastern Standard Time.

Breece Hall News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 4

Bengals Linked to Star Running Back Breece Hall Ahead of Trade Deadline

It's a big weekend for the Cincinnati Bengals. Fresh off of their dramatic win over the Tennessee Titans, the Bengals are in Spain as they prepare for battle with the Atlanta Falcons.

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 4

Bengals bring high-powered offense into Madrid clash vs. Falcons

The disparity between the recent play of the Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals couldn't be much wider ahead of their matchup in the NFL's return to Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on Sunday.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 4

Bengals reveal who would’ve missed their first practice ahead of Week 9 matchup against Falcons hours after landing in Madrid

The Cincinnati Bengals released their first injury report ahead of their Week 9 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The Bengals arrived in Madrid, Spain early Wednesday morning and did not practice after landing, but did indicate who would’ve missed practice.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 4

NFL Legends Make Case for Bengals to Trade for NFL All-Pro Before Deadline

The Bengals are one of several teams "aggressively" pursuing Colts running back Jonathan Taylor according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The Bengals should add Taylor for plenty of reasons, given his elite ability and their lack of run-game production.

Zac Taylor News / Athlon Sports / November 4

Zac Taylor Shot Down One Bengals Trade Rumor, but Teams Aren’t Buying It Yet

Zac Taylor tried to put one deadline storyline to bed. The Bengals coach called talk of a Shemar Stewart trade “made up,” according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler in the network’s deadline preview for all 32 teams.

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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 / A to Z Sports / November 4

Bengals could land cheap trade deadline target with a key coaching connection, but their real issue may not be solved

The Cincinnati Bengals have less than a week to make a move before the NFL trade deadline passes. New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner checks the boxes on price and familiarity, but the fit raises another question.

DJ Turner News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 4

Bengals Injury Report: DJ Turner's Opening Projected Practice Status Revealed in Madrid

The Bengals' opening injury report during Madrid week dropped today, and all eyes are on DJ Turner (heel). Cincinnati did not practice today, this is all just a projection of who would've practiced.

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Tee Higgins News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 4

Tee Higgins Picks Up First Career NFL Award Following Huge Outing Against Titans

Tee Higgins' fantastic 2026 season continued with his first AFC Offensive Player of the Week award. The Bengals star had never won the honor until posting 10 catches for 155 yards and two touchdowns this past weekend in a 43-36 win over Tennessee.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / November 4

2 Truths and 1 Lie About the Bengals Leading into Week 9

The Cincinnati Bengals head to Madrid at 5-2 after outlasting the Tennessee Titans 43-36 in overtime in Week 8. The win extends the Bengals’ winning streak to three and keeps Zac Taylor’s team in the thick of the AFC North race.

Jonathan Taylor News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / November 4

Bengals Urged to Abandon Jonathan Taylor Plan As Trade Talks Continue to Heat Up

The Cincinnati Bengals have enjoyed an encouraging start to the 2026 season, establishing themselves as contenders in the AFC North. While their defense has shown improvement, the offense has been particularly impressive, led by Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / November 4

Will the Bengals Make a Trade? Beat Writers Say Cincinnati Shouldn’t Sit Out the Deadline

Cincinnati is 5-2 and headed to Madrid, but nobody who covers the team thinks the roster is finished. After a week in which Tennessee put up 440 yards on the Bengals, the beat has landed on the same answer to whether they should be buyers before the Nov.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / November 4

Bengals lose offensive lineman in unexpected way right before leaving for Madrid

The Cincinnati Bengals had one of their offensive lineman poached off of the practice squad Wright before they departed for their international game in Madrid, Spain.

Cashius Howell News / Pro Football Rumors / November 3

Bengals DE Cashius Howell Undergoes Wrist Surgery

Cashius Howell’s rookie season is set to be interrupted. The Bengals defensive end suffered a wrist injury during Week 8’s overtime win against Tennessee.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 2

Bengals Likely Placing DE Cashius Howell On IR Following Wrist Surgery

Per Ben Baby, Bengals DE Cashius Howell is likely trending towards an injured reserve stint after undergoing wrist surgery. Howell, 23, was a three-star recruit and the 170th-ranked athlete in the 2021 recruiting class out of Kansas City, Missouri.