It's impossible to confuse the identity of the Cincinnati Bengals. Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins are on the team to put up points with the pass game.
The Bengals have a clear need at defensive tackle after another season in which the interior of the defensive line failed make any significant impact. They may end up turning to a familiar face for help at the position.
Sports Illustrated's Matt Verderame dropped letter grades for every NFL team's 2025 season, and he didn't pull punches on the Bengals. They earned a D+ for their efforts over the past four months.
The folks at Pro Football Focus dropped their weekly 2026 NFL mock draft recently, and Cincinnati stayed in the trenches with a big-man pick at 10th overall. Trevor Sikkema had Cincinnati selecting Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cedric Johnson was fined $5,525 by the NFL for hitting Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the head during Cincinnati's Week 18 loss to the Browns.
Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.
There weren't many victories experienced for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2025, but two of their newer players did earn a little bit of extra cash. Tight end Noah Fant and defensive tackle T.J.
The Cincinnati Bengals will be interested in adding pass-rushers this offseason, just like they were last offseason when they drafted Shemar Stewart with the No.
The Bengals offensive line was a bright spot during the 2025 season. Second-year right tackle Amarius Mims is hoping the organization re-signs guard Dalton Risner.
Following Duke Tobin's press conference, the feel around the Bengals is roughly the same as it was even before Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin met with the media for a rare appearance on Friday.
Three players were fined for their actions in the Bengals' 20-18 loss to the Browns in the season finale. The NFL announced the fines on Saturday afternoon.
During Duke Tobin's press conference on Friday, many questions rightfully revolved around what exactly the plan is to fix a Bengals defense that has derailed back-to-back seasons.
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.
It is even more clear that the Bengals will add to their defense this offseason following Duke Tobin's press conference on Friday. He acknowledged adding leaders on defense that could not only contribute, but help current ascending young players find their voice as leaders of the unit.
Ja'Marr Chase was one of the lone bright spots for the 2025 Cincinnati Bengals, and has earned another accolade to prove it. Chase was named to the 2025 AP NFL All-Pro Team, joining Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams, and Jaxson Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks as First Team All-Pro wide receivers.
Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was named First-Team All-Pro for a second consecutive season. Chase finished with 125 catches for 1,412 yards and eight touchdowns.
The Bengals struggled in 2025, finishing 6-11 and missing the playoffs for a third-straight year. Their struggles led to Bengals Director of Player Personnel meeting with the media for 63 minutes and 18 seconds on Friday afternoon.
The Cincinnati Bengals have already started making offseason moves this week by signing CFL wide receiver Dohnte Meyers and retaining nearly 20 of their own players to minimum-level contracts.
Football icon and former and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson at one point resided in Paycor Stadium — formerly known as Paul Brown Stadium — due to financial and training reasons.
Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt entered a guilty plea to charges of reckless driving and driving without a license on Tuesday, as detailed by Cameron Knight and Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
The future of Bengals QB Joe Burrow became a hot topic this year, sparked by some candid thoughts from the quarterback in a few press conferences. While
The Bengals announced on Monday that head coach Zac Taylor would stay in place in 2026 on Monday. Taylor, in turn, told reporters (via Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer) that he would not be making changes to the rest of his coaching staff.