Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / October 21

Bengals rookie Report: How the 2025 draft class is performing through Week 7

Seven weeks into the 2025 season, the Cincinnati Bengals’ draft class is beginning to come into focus. Some picks have already stepped into meaningful roles, others are still developing in situational work -- but top to bottom, the group has flashed the long-term potential that Duke Tobin and Zac Taylor envisioned back in April.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 21

NFL Insider Discusses Number of Games Joe Burrow Could Return For During 2025 Season

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport expanded on his Joe Burrow report from last week. Cincinnati's top player is working as hard as he can to get back on the field before the end of the season, and Rapoport told ESPN's Kevin Clark that this is much more realistic than Aaron Rodgers' potential in-season return from his 2023 torn Achilles.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 21

For the Cincinnati Bengals, Mini-Byes Have Been Mini-Beneficial Over the Last 10 Years

CINCINNATI – The mini bye does not have many advantages. Or at least you wouldn’t think so by looking at Cincinnati Bengals history. The mini bye comes after playing a Thursday game, allowing the players to take a weekend off to get ready for their next game.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / October 21

Bengals seem to be laying the groundwork to replace key defensive starter

Agree with them or not, the Cincinnati Bengals appear determined to usher in a youth movement to the front seven of their defense. The embattled unit exited Week 7 victorious, but still ranks 31st in yards and points allowed per game.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

DJ Turner News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 21

Bengals Star Cornerback Receives High Praise From Teammate Amidst Strong Start to 2025 Season

DJ Turner II is playing the best football of his career as one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL this season. His Bengals teammate, Orlando Brown Jr., even endorsed him as an All-Pro player on X this week.

Mike White News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20

Panthers to add veteran QB to practice squad amid recent injury

As Bryce Young nurses a high ankle sprain that’s expected to sideline him for at least Week 8, the Panthers are adding some quarterback depth.

Joe Flacco News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 20

Joe Flacco Reveals Intriguing Detail About Browns Approach Ahead of Trade With Bengals

The Bengals traded for Joe Flacco 13 days ago. It's a move that gave them a real chance to compete with Joe Burrow injured and it might've saved their season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / October 20

Zac Taylor explains why Chase Brown had his best game seven weeks into the Bengals' season

When the Cincinnati Bengals were 2-0 and then found themselves at 2-4, their rushing was subpar throughout it all. Chase Brown had to be the figurehead for it.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 20

Bengals OT Amarius Mims Building Confidence, Pride After Impressive Showing vs. T.J. Watt and the Steelers

CINCINNATI – Joe Flacco’s incredible speed reading of the playbook and Ja’Marr Chase’s franchise record 16 catches Thursday night have attracted most of the attention since the Cincinnati Bengals’ 33-31 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Trey Hendrickson News / Stripe Hype / October 20

Bengals fans can rest easy after latest Trey Hendrickson trade deadline update

The Cincinnati Bengals might have salvaged their season by narrowly defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7. At 3-4, the Bengals are still alive in the AFC North title race, which is a crazy thing to think about considering how the ball has very much not bounced their way this season.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 20

Zac Taylor Updates Trey Hendrickson, Other Bengals Injuries Entering Week 8

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor saddled up to the podium on Monday with updates on the Bengals' injuries following a few days off from football action. All eyes are on Trey Hendrickson (back) this week after he missed his first game since the 2022 season.

DJ Turner News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

DJ Turner II Continues to Impress for the Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals are currently going through a youth movement on defense led by third year corneback DJ Turner II. With the benching of Cam Taylor-Britt, Turner has been a bright spot on a unit that’s a work in progress and solidified himself as CB1 for Al Golden, as he’s becoming a star right before our eyes.

Dalton Risner News / A to Z Sports / October 20

Bengals' latest depth chart decision gives Dalton Risner a second chance and puts rookie in unexpected limbo

The starting left guard for the Cincinnati Bengals is, most recently, Dalton Risner. That wasn't the case just two weeks ago, and it certainly wasn't the plan when Risner, a seventh-year player now on his third team, signed with the club in the final days of August.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21

Week 8 waiver targets: Old players breathe new life into fantasy lineups

They say age is just a number and this week, three of the NFL’s oldest players look ready to put plenty on the scoreboard.

Matt LaFleur trying to keep Packers focused with Aaron Rodgers up next

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / October 20

Bengals' Joe Flacco addresses Joe Burrow elephant in the room

Flacco addressed the situation while speaking with NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated for a piece published Monday.

Ja'Marr Chase continues to show why he's most dominant WR in NFL

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 20

Bengals Guard Dalton Risner Leads Full List of Players Fined by NFL in Week 6 Games

CINCINNATI – Guard Dalton Risner became the second Cincinnati Bengals player to be fined by the league when he was docked $7,431 for a leg whip in the 27-18 loss at Green Bay in Week 6.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / October 20

Bengals can't ignore the signs that point to glaringly obvious trade

Playing armchair GM is one of the greatest pastimes for NFL fans and sports media folk like me. When it comes to the Cincinnati Bengals, a lot of us in Who Dey Nation feel we could do better than Duke Tobin by chucking darts at a figurative draft/free agent board while blindfolded.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 20

Cincinnati Bengals Defense Must Prepare a Bit Differently Ahead of Matchup vs Jets

The Jets have a major dilemma on their hands ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals. Head coach Aaron Glenn benched Justin Fields in favor of Tyrod Taylor during Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Panthers.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / October 20

Bengals taking on new role for betting markets in the most favorable matchup they've had so far this season

The Cincinnati Bengals are going from underdogs to favorites following their upset victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cincinnati spent its last five games trying to play spoiler.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Gridiron Heroics / October 18

'Teams Are Gonna Call': Bengals’ Rumored Asking Price for Trey Hendrickson Trade Revealed

As the NFL trade deadline approaches, the Cincinnati Bengals are reportedly open to trading star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. With the franchise struggling at 2-4 and facing questions about its postseason prospects, Hendrickson has become a focal point in trade discussions.

Trey Hendrickson News / Larry Brown Sports / October 17