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Former Bengals Legend Officially Announced as 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Finalist

Willie Anderson is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame once again this cycle. The former right tackle is part of a 15-name modern group that also adds five senior era names (including Bengals legend Ken Anderson) to round out the 20 total finalists that could get inducted this coming August.

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Al Golden’s Geno Stone Comments Look Worse Than They Actually Are

Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden gave veteran safety Geno Stone plenty of credit for Cincinnati's success on defense in recent weeks. The veteran

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / December 30

Bengals' Round 1 spot in 2026 NFL Draft order comes down to a few key outcomes out of their control

The upcoming NFL playoffs will not impact the Cincinnati Bengals' placement in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Bengals have been eliminated from postseason contention since Week 15, and like 17 other clubs, Week 18 will reveal where in the initial draft order they will land.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 30

Cincinnati Bengals Select Popular Fit In Recent 2026 Mock Draft

Pro Football Focus writer Dalton Wasserman dropped a fresh mock draft this week as the NFL regular season gets ready for its final games. He slotted the Bengals with Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey at Pick 10.

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How many of the 50 NFL players with the most career rushing yards can you name in six minutes?

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Joe Burrow News / Viral Sports News / December 29

Bengals, Joe Burrow Trade Rumors Receive Interesting Update

Although it’s considered highly improbable, any offseason deal sending Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow to another team could rank among the most monumental exchanges in NFL annals, comparable to the massive NBA swap involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis earlier this year in February.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / December 29

Bengals switching Dax Hill's position one last time is paying huge dividends for both parties

The conversation surrounding Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Dax Hill has always revolved around where he's supposed to go, not where he is. Hill was first was a safety backing up Jessie Bates III in 2022.

Joe Burrow News / Field Level Media / December 29

Bengals QB Joe Burrow to play in season finale vs. Browns

Joe Burrow is in the game plan for the Cincinnati Bengals in the regular-season finale against the Cleveland Browns, head coach Zac Taylor said Monday.

Shemar Stewart News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29

Bengals’ Al Golden pokes fun at Shemar Stewart after 1st-career sack

It seems that Myles Garrett is the problem Cincinnati can’t ignore heading into Week 18, and Zac Taylor didn’t bother dancing around it. With Garrett one

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 29

Zac Taylor Heaps Praise on Myles Garrett With NFL Sack Record at Stake

Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett has 22 sacks this season. He's one sack away from setting the NFL record in a season. Michael Strahan (2001) and TJ Watt (2021) both finished with 22.5 sacks.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 29

Zac Taylor Dives Into What Matters For Bengals In Final Week of 2025 Season

The final week of the 2025 season is here for the Cincinnati Bengals. Zac Taylor met with the media on Monday and dove into the top goal he has for his team in the closing days of a non-playoff season.

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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.

Joe Burrow News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 29

Joe Burrow Will Play In Week 18

Bengals HC Zac Taylor announced Monday that Joe Burrow will play against the Browns in Week 18, even though the team’s season has been over for weeks now.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 29

Bengals Defense Growing In Key Statistical Areas To Close 2025 Season

What a flip of the script by the Bengals defense. Al Golden's unit was on pace to be the worst DVOA defense in the history of the metric (started in 1978) a little past the midway point of the season, but they've completely turned that around over the last six weeks of play.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / December 29

Bengals Week 17 Snap Counts: Veteran defender sees his role dramatically decrease out of nowhere

The Cincinnati Bengals notched another blowout victory with a 37-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17. Cincinnati expanded its 16-point lead at the half to a 30-point lead entering the fourth quarter, so for the second week in a row, the reserves on both sides of the ball helped closed out the game.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 29

Cincinnati Bengals Betting Favorites Against Browns At Home To Close 2025 Season

The Bengals are home betting favorites to close the 2025 NFL regular season. Cincinnati is a 7.5-point favorite against Cleveland on the spread, with a point total sitting at 44.5.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 29

How Bengals’ Blowout Win Over Cardinals Impacted 2026 NFL Draft Order

The Bengals have won back-to-back games for the second time this season after beating the Arizona Cardinals 37-14 on Sunday. They're 6-10 on the year and 5-2 with Joe Burrow at quarterback.

Cody Ford News / A to Z Sports / December 29

Cody Ford makes NFL history thanks to what he didn't know before creating his highlight for the ages

Cody Ford is not the first NFL player to record a 21-yard reception, but he is the first NFL player of his kind to get that far down the field after catching the ball.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 29

Ja'Marr Chase Works Through Last Big Goal of 2025 Season, With One Major Milestone Still Possible

Ja'Marr Chase will try to move from one season goal to the next on Sunday, but it won't be easy. The Bengals star wide receiver scored twice in yesterday's 37-14 win over the Cardinals, checking off his stated goal last week to just find the end zone one more time.

Cody Ford News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29

Where Bengals OT Cody Ford’s 21-yard catch ranks among OL receptions since 2000

The Cincinnati Bengals’ 37-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals at Paycor Stadium in Week 17 produced one of the most unusual and statistically significant plays of the year: a 21-yard reception by offensive tackle Cody Ford.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 29

Bengals learn the last remaining details about their 2025 season finale vs. Browns

The Cincinnati Bengals (6-10) will play the Cleveland Browns (4-12) in Week 18 to close their 2025 regular season, but the date and time of the game has been a mystery since the schedule was revealed all the way back in May.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 28

NFL Finalizes Kickoff Time for Bengals-Browns Season Finale

The Bengals' season finale with the Browns is officially set for Sunday, Jan. 4 at 1 p.m. ET. Cincinnati is hoping to finish with a 7-10 overall record and 4-2 mark in the AFC North.

Cody Ford News / Athlon Sports / December 28

Wan'Dale Robinson, Cody Ford Set Interesting Marks On Sunday, Both Big and Small

Even when you're mathematically eliminated from any postseason consideration, there are things to play for. Two NFL players set marks on Sunday that reflects the NFL's diversity when it comes to body types, and both did it for teams that could have just as well tanked for better draft position.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28

Bengals’ Joe Burrow was stunned at Cody Ford’s ballcarrier skills

It has been a very disappointing season for the Cincinnati Bengals as they came into the year with high hopes of winning the AFC North title or at least coming up with a spot in the postseason as an AFC Wild Card team.

Shemar Stewart News / A to Z Sports / December 28

Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart lifts a weight off his back, and he knows exactly how massive it was

Shemar Stewart couldn't escape it for months before and after he was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals. It was a simple yet important question surrounding the game and ability of the No.

Joe Burrow News / Pro Football Rumors / December 27

Could Bengals QB Joe Burrow be on the trade block?

Four years ago, a second-year starting quarterback in Joe Burrow was following up a rookie campaign that ended with season-ending knee surgery to repair tears to his ACL and MCL and damage to his PCL and meniscus by preparing for a playoff run that would ultimately see the Bengals fall four points shy of its first ever Super Bowl victory.