Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bryan Cook News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Bryan Cook Excited for First Taste of Steelers Rivalry as a Bengal

Cincinnati Bengals safety Bryan Cook is preparing to step into the AFC North’s fiercest rivalry for the first time in black and orange stripes. The two-time

Tee Higgins News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 25

Tee Higgins Breaks Silence on Bengals Celebration That Landed Him in Trouble

Tee Higgins has addressed the fallout from the Cincinnati Bengals’ latest celebration after the NFL handed him and Ja’Marr Chase multiple fines. The Bengals receivers now face the financial fallout from a celebration that Higgins confirmed is no longer part of their plans.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 25

Bengals at Steelers Final Score Predictions: Experts weigh in on the first AFC North matchup of 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals (2-0) are on the road this weekend against the Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) in the first AFC North showdown of the 2026 regular season.

NFL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players with at least 400 catches in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 100-catch season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Multi-TD-catch leaders by team' quiz

The 'Walter Payton Man of the Year' quiz

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 25

Joe Burrow Tosses Arguably Best NFL Pass This Season Against Texans

Bengals fans haven't loved a lot of what Steven Ruiz has said about the Bengals over the years, but the former Ringer turned FOX Sports analyst heaped big praise on Joe Burrow this week.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Bengals' Get Backing From NFL Analyst After a Dream 2-0 Start

The Cincinnati Bengals opened the season by beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33-27 after forcing four turnovers, then followed that with a 20-6 road win over the Houston Texans.

Joe Burrow News / HITC / September 25

‘I will really…’ – Joe Burrow’s ex-teammate takes aim at Emmanuel Acho amid heated X battle with TJ Ward

TJ Ward and Joe Burrow’s ex-teammate Breiden Fehoko have engaged in a vicious social media battle. Former Super Bowl champion TJ Ward made headlines after calling out Justin Herbert’s partner Madison Beer’s behavior during LA Chargers games.

NFL News / HITC / September 25

Tee Higgins claims NFL fined him for celebration imitating WWE star The Rock

Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase have both been fined by the NFL for a celebration they performed during the Cincinnati Bengals’ win over the Houston Texans, with Chase revealing the gesture was inspired by WWE legend The Rock.

Tee Higgins News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 25

'Never really struggled against them' – Steelers DB Puts Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on Notice Ahead of Divisional Clash

Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins have established themselves as one of the NFL’s most dangerous wide receiver duos. Chase recorded 1,412 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025, while Higgins added 846 yards and 11 scores.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Cincinnati Bengals May Have the Matchup Their Passing Game Needs

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase could have the matchup that finally pushes the passing game from promising to dangerous. The Pittsburgh Steelers have leaned on zone coverage with a single-high safety while cornerback Joey Porter Jr.

Joe Flacco News / Pro Football Rumors / September 24

Bengals Unlikely To Trade QB Joe Flacco

Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco was part of an early season trade last October, but don’t expect history to repeat itself this year. Although Flacco is a backup, it is “highly unlikely” the Bengals are interested in dealing him, according to Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

Ja’Marr Chase sends strong statement after getting fined for his ‘people’s elbow’ celebration

Ja’Marr Chase is fed up with paying the NFL’s harsh fines over celebrations. The Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver and his teammate Tee Higgins were penalized a combined $89,556 this week for what the league deemed an obscene catch celebration during their Week 2 matchup against the Houston Texans.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24

Bengals QB Joe Flacco says he has no reason to believe he will be traded

The season-ending injury to New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart sparked immediate trade speculation as to what the team would do in an effort to replace him and try to stay in playoff contention.

Giants' John Harbaugh shares surprising Jaxson Dart injury update

John Harbaugh reveals Giants’ QB plans after Jaxson Dart injury

Harbaugh: Giants Will Add Another QB, Haven’t Ruled Out Trade

The 'Season passing-record by NFL team' quiz

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

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 24

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase has request after revealing reason he was fined vs. Texans

It was a catch by Cincinnati Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase that left his coach in awe, and Chase had to agree it was pretty fantastic. However, Chase also got fined in the game.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Total Pro Sports / September 24

NFL Drops The Hammer On Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase With Harsh Punishment

Ja’Marr Chase has never been shy about celebrating in the end zone. But he’s learning that the NFL doesn’t care much about fun. The Bengals star has dealt with plenty this season already, including a scary knee scare back in August that briefly clouded his outlook for Week 1.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 24

The NFL makes it abundantly clear how it feels about Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins’ shared celebration

Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins had to cough up tens of thousands of dollars this week to the NFL. Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins had to cough up tens of thousands of dollars this week to the NFL.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 24

Bengals’ latest injury report sparks concern with defensive line ahead of Week 3 game against Steelers

The Cincinnati Bengals continue their week of practice ahead of their first AFC North showdown of the 2026 season against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Two of their top defensive tackles have yet to practice this week.

Cincinnati Bengals News / The Spun / September 24

NFL Announces Punishment For Bengals Star Ja'Marr Chase

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase may have to be a bit more reserved next time he scores a touchdown. Chase had an excellent Week 2 for the Bengals, hauling in seven passes for 75 yards and two touchdowns.

Joe Burrow News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Kirk Herbstreit Says Bengals Defense Means Joe Burrow No Longer Has to Outscore Everyone

The Cincinnati Bengals’ defense finally seems to be making Joe Burrow’s life easier. The franchise made major roster changes during the offseason after years of relying on the offense to win games.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24

Steelers' Porter gives updates on reported trade request

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. gives updates on reported trade request, availability for Bengals game

Porter didn't play over the season's first two weeks due to reasons related to a supposed back injury that flared up at the start of training camp.

Lions get fresh trade message regarding Steelers' Joey Porter Jr.

NFL executives link Joey Porter Jr. with two NFC teams amid contract standoff

Bengals' Joe Burrow sends message to Steelers fans before game in Pittsburgh

The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24

Texans' Anderson shares wild Jones, Burrow take ahead of Colts game

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. shares wild Daniel Jones, Joe Burrow take ahead of Colts game

Coming off a 20-6 loss to the Bengals, the 0-2 Texans will play the 0-2 Colts in what could prove to be a massive game for both clubs this coming Sunday.

Bengals' Joe Burrow sends message to Steelers fans before game in Pittsburgh

Two-minute drill: Ravens-Cowboys square off in Brazil, QB injuries take a toll, surprising starts and more

Perfect no more: Predicting the three most vulnerable 2-0 NFL teams in Week 3

The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24

Bengals' Joe Burrow sends message to Steelers fans before game in Pittsburgh

Burrow has been with Cincinnati since 2020, so he is quite familiar with how the Pittsburgh faithful will try to negatively impact his offense.

Steve Smith Sr. addresses struggles of Steelers' DK Metcalf this season

Ben Roethlisberger offers Steelers advice for their DK Metcalf problem

Lions get fresh trade message regarding Steelers' Joey Porter Jr.

The 'Missed-playoffs passing leaders' quiz

Andrei Iosivas News / Pro Football Rumors / September 23

Bengals To Place WR Andrei Iosivas On IR

Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas tore a ligament in his thumb and will go on injured reserve, Ben Baby of ESPN reports. He will miss at least four games.