Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / November 18

Bengals draft pick could be forcing a tough decision at cornerback

Doesn't take a football guru to know that the Cincinnati Bengals are a borderline joke at talent evaluation. Their drafting over the last half-decade or so is among the worst in the NFL.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 18

National Personality RIPS Ja'Marr Chase, Believes One-Game Suspension Not Enough For Spitting on Jalen Ramsey

CINCINNATI ---- The Bengals likely season-ending loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday was made doubly worse by an incident that involved star wideout Ja'Marr Chase and Steelers safety Jalen Ramsey.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / November 18

Cincinnati Bengals completely overhaul the Al Golden defense, go back to controversial pipeline in latest 3-round mock draft

The Cincinnati Bengals feel like an NFL organization in serious need of a new identity. Head coach Zac Taylor has had a lot of success during his tenure, but he has slowly lost his grip on the trajectory of this team.

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Zac Taylor News / Stripe Hype / November 18

Zac Taylor in public denial of reality regarding Bengals' most obvious flaw

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor has one of the toughest gigs in the NFL. While the rest of the franchise's brain trust hides for the season and refuses to face the media, Taylor is taking all the critical volleys from local and national press alike.

College Football News / Yardbarker

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 18

Report: Bengals, Paycor Stadium to Host High School Playoff Game Between Powers St. Xavier and Elder

CINCINNATI – There will be a playoff game at Paycor Stadium this season after all. Per multiple reports, Friday’s Division I Region 4 championship game between the Elder Panthers and St.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 18

Cincinnati Bengals Announce Uniform Combination for Sunday's Game Against New England Patriots

CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals have announced the uniform combination for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots at Paycor Stadium. The Bengals will wear black jerseys, white pants with orange stripes and orange socks.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 18

2026 NFL Draft Order: Cincinnati Bengals in Position to Get Top 10 Pick

The Bengals are 3-7 on the season and have lost seven of their last eight games. They're 1-7 with Joe Burrow sidelined. Naturally, plenty of fans start thinking about the draft.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 18

Could Bengals' D Join Tiny List of Teams That Finished Last in Rushing Yards, Passing Yards and Points Allowed?

CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals set one NFL record Sunday and tied two more in their 34-12 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. By giving up at least 27 points in their ninth consecutive game, the Bengals tied for the 2020 Los Angeles Chargers for the longest such streak in NFL history.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 18

Bengals Pass on Defense With Top-10 Pick in Latest Mock Draft

We are quickly approaching mock draft season early for the Bengals. The team is 3-7 and has a strong chance to earn a top-10 pick for the second time in the Joe Burrow era.

Dylan Fairchild News / Last Word On Sports / November 18

Dylan Fairchild Remains a Bright Spot for the Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals were an embarrassment once again in losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-12 and essentially ending their season in Week 11. Offensively, Joe Flacco and company couldn’t get into a consistent rhythm as Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins had quiet statistical outputs.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / November 18

False positive narrative about Bengals' defense makes future even bleaker

The Cincinnati Bengals are a 3-7 football team in the aftermath of Sunday's 34-12 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and their defense has earned every bit of that mark.

Zac Taylor News / A to Z Sports / November 18

Zac Taylor reveals one former starter may've taken his last snap for the Bengals

Another defeat for the Cincinnati Bengals comes another week of new injuries as well. Defensive end Trey Hendrickson didn't even play in Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and he's still "doubtful" to play this week against the New England Patriots according to Zac Taylor.

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Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 18

Bengals Share More Details About Plan for Joe Burrow's Return After Loss to Steelers

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor shared the latest on Joe Burrow's recovery on Monday. Burrow, 28, returned to practice last week after undergoing toe surgery in September.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 17

Top Analytic Metric Shows Bengals Comfortably The NFL's Worst Defense Since 1970s

The Bengals' historically bad defense somehow, someway dug deeper into the history books this past weekend. FTN's Aaron Schatz is the creator of DVOA

Ja'Marr Chase News / Field Level Media / November 17

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase suspended one game for unsportsmanlike conduct

The NFL suspended Cincinnati wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase for one game on Monday due to an act of unsportsmanlike conduct in the Bengals' most recent loss.

Cincinnati Bengals News / 5 GOATs / November 17

Ja’Marr Chase suspension: Cost reported for one-game punishment of Bengals’ receiver following spitting incident

WR Ja’Marr Chase was announced to be suspended for one game this afternoon by the NFL for his role in an altercation on Sunday where he spat at CB Jalen Ramsey.

Jalen Ramsey News / Total Apex Sports / November 17

Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receiver Ja’Marr Chase Suspended 1 Game For Spitting On Jalen Ramsey

It looks like Ja’Marr Chase’s wallet is about to get a little lighter, and his Sunday a lot more open. The NFL has decided to slap the Bengals’ star receiver with a one-game suspension after he allegedly turned into a human sprinkler during Sunday’s game against the Steelers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 18

Ja'Marr Chase suspension could prove costly for struggling Bengals

After a 3-7 start, every game is a must-win for the Cincinnati Bengals, which makes star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase's suspension even more costly.

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Cam Taylor-Britt News / Pro Football Rumors / November 17

Bengals CB Cam Taylor-Britt could miss remainder of season

Head coach Zac Taylor said on Monday (via ESPN’s Ben Baby) Taylor-Britt will “likely” require surgery to repair the Lisfranc injury he suffered Sunday.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 17

Bengals CB Cam Taylor-Britt Needs Surgery For Lisfranc Injury

Bengals HC Zac Taylor said CB Cam Taylor-Britt will need surgery to repair a Lisfranc injury in his foot, per Jay Morrison. That will send the fourth-year corner to injured reserve and end what has been a tough year for the former starter.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 16