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'Multiple things must break right': Bengals defense handed brutal reality check ahead of 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals spent the offseason rebuilding their defense, but as training camp opens, heavy skepticism remains. In a training camp preview analyzing defenses across the league, ESPN analyst Ben Solak offered a stark reality check for Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati Bengals’ path to a Super Bowl will need to feature 5 key developments, starting with Joe Burrow

The pressure for the Cincinnati Bengals to win it all is real, and it’s worth laying out exactly what needs to go right for this team to fulfill its potential.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 23

Bengals Mentioned as Top Landing Spot for Former Pro Bowler

The Cincinnati Bengals are less than a week away from the start of training camp. There may not be another team in the league with more to prove in 2026 than the Bengals.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 23

National Writer Has High Hopes for Joe Burrow and Bengals in 2026

The expectations for the Bengals have never been higher than they are right now. SI Senior Writer Albert Breer dove into all of the attention on the Bengals and other storylines heading into NFL Training Camps.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 22

Why the Bengals Have No Playoff Appearances Since 2022 Despite Being One of Hottest Starting Offenses in NFL

There was a time when the Cincinnati Bengals’ slow-start problems were both macro and micro in nature. That is, they were struggling to win games in the first two weeks of the season, and they were having issues scoring touchdowns in the first quarter of games, even ones they would go on to win.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 22

Bengals Position Group Deemed Team's Biggest Remaining Issue Despite 2026 Offseason Investment

The Bengals beefed up almost all of their weaknesses this offseason, but it's hard to fill every hole on an NFL team in a salary-capped league. NFL.com's Matt Okada dialed in on their top remaining weakness, which is a bit different from what most fans would likely land on.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 22

Cincinnati Bengals Projected to Miss Key 2026 Season-Long Betting Figure

The Athletic's Vic Tafur broke down win total projections for NFL teams recently, and he is not bullish on the Bengals. He has the franchise going under its 10.5 win total across major sportsbooks.

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Bengals fans knock it out of the park with new Ring of Honor inductees, but now the real challenge begins

James Brooks and Bob Trumpy are joining an elite group of former Cincinnati Bengals later this year. Brooks and Trumpy are the Bengals’ 2026 Ring of Honor inductees.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 22

Cincinnati Bengals Announce 2026 Ring of Honor Class

A pair of legends from the Cincinnati Bengals' past are heading into the Ring of Honor this fall. The franchise announced former tight end Bob Trumpy and former running back James Brooks as the latest inductees into the Ring of Honor.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 22

Joe Burrow: I'm Excited to See What Fernando Mendoza Does in the NFL

Joe Burrow understands the path Fernando Mendoza is about to take better than almost anyone. Mendoza led Indiana to an undefeated national championship, won the Heisman Trophy, and was selected No.

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Bengals Player Profile: Erick All Jr. has one hurdle to clear in becoming what Cincinnati needs at tight end

The Cincinnati Bengals saw what Erick All Jr. was capable of during the first two months of his playing career. He was their best chance of a multi-dimensional tight end back then, and he still is to this day.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 22

True Franchise Player Ranking is All Wrong When Ranking the Bengals

It is nearly time for the Cincinnati Bengals to take the field once again. On July 29th, the Bengals are officially beginning training camp. This team is coming into the 2026 season with a huge chip on its shoulder.

Dalton Risner News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / July 22

Dalton Risner’s wife shares touching moment after opening up on devastating pregnancy loss

Dalton Risner and his wife, Whitney, expected last week to be filled with birthday celebrations. Instead, it became one of the most difficult weeks of their lives.

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Joe Burrow News / Viral Sports News / July 22

Joe Burrow Trade Rumors Land Update Bengals Fans Won’t Like

The Cincinnati Bengals have gone all in this offseason to snap their recent string of disappointments. After missing the playoffs for three consecutive years, the franchise made several aggressive moves to bolster the roster around quarterback Joe Burrow.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 21

Bengals Ranked Near Bottom of League in 2 Surprising Categories by NFL Analyst

NFL analyst Warren Sharp raised the eyebrows – and the ire – of Cincinnati Bengals when he slotted the team’s offensive line 28th in his annual positional rankings.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 21

Bengals Announce Multiple Major Upgrades to Paycor Stadium ahead of 2026 Season

The Bengals stadium operations team had a busy offseason at Paycor Stadium. The organization announced a litany of major upgrades for fans to enjoy throughout the stadium.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 21

Bengals Quarterback Room One of NFL's Deepest Entering 2026 NFL Season

CBS Sports took a magnifying glass to NFL quarterback situations this week to find the five worst and five best situations for passers. It was a generous list for the Bengals, who checked in at No.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 21

Cincinnati Bengals 2026 Training Camp Roster: Full 90-Man Roster Entering Camp

Cincinnati Bengals training camp is about to get rolling next Wednesday, and 90 names are entering the hot cycle with dreams of making an NFL roster. The coaches have to cut this list nearly in half to dial into the final 53-man roster before Week 1 and there are plenty of candidates fighting it out for a spot in that final group.

Myles Murphy News / Pro Football Rumors / July 20

Latest On Bengals DE Myles Murphy

Earlier this offseason, the Bengals opted to decline Myles Murphy‘s fifth-year option. 2026 thus represents a potential walk year for the edge rusher. The spring saw Cincinnati make a number of investments along the defensive front, including most notably the trade acquisition of Dexter Lawrence.

Joe Flacco News / Yardbarker / July 20