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What Joe Burrow hopes for 2026 matchup vs. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

The Cincinnati Bengals will be on a mission to get back to the playoffs in 2026. Cincinnati has an easy schedule, which should help them get enough wins to compete for an AFC North title.

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The Quiz of the Day

The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL franchise rushing-TD leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20

Joe Burrow sets extremely high expectations for Bengals

Joe Burrow is not shying away from high expectations ahead of the new Cincinnati Bengals season. Burrow set some high expectations for himself and his teammates when speaking to the media on Wednesday.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / May 20

Joe Burrow expands on warning to NFL after Bengals' impressive offseason

The club is looking to end a playoff drought that extended to three years this past January.

Joe Burrow issues challenge for self, Zac Taylor after Bengals' offseason moves

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

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 20

Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s cheeky take on Trey Hendrickson signing with Ravens will raise eyebrows

The Cincinnati Bengals have had an eventful offseason, recently trading for veteran defensive star Dexter Lawrence, among other big moves. The Bengals are hoping to bounce back after missing out on the playoffs for three straight years from 2023-2025.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 20

Cincinnati Bengals 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Guarantees

Undrafted free agents sign standard three-year contracts that are worth whatever the minimum salary is in those years. In 2026, the standard UDFA deal is worth $3.1 million.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

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The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz

The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 20

Dexter Lawrence, B.J. Hill Know Bengals 'Mean Business' After Busy 2026 Offseason

Bengals radio voice Dan Hoard sat down for an interview with defensive tackles B.J. Hill and Dexter Lawrence recently to discuss their friendship and expected impact from a new-look Cincinnati defense this fall.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 20

Cincinnati Bengals 'Best Kept Secret' Already Beginning to Turn Heads

The Cincinnati Bengals have made a lot of moves this offseason to take their roster to the next level. They're seemingly all-in to win a Super Bowl with Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase on the roster.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 19

Bengals 2026 Preseason Schedule features two rematches from last season and a primetime game to tee up final cuts

The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 preseason schedule features two home games and a primetime road game that will have a national broadcast. The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 preseason schedule features two home games and a primetime road game that will have a national broadcast.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 19

Which Cincinnati Bengals UDFAs Received Largest Salary Guarantees, Have Best Chance to Make the Roster

Last year 16 players who entered the league undrafted appeared in a combined 143 games for the Cincinnati Bengals. Six of those players originally signed their UDFA deals with the Bengals, while the other 10 arrived in Cincinnati following a variety of other situations with other teams.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 19