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Nick Scott News / A to Z Sports / January 9

NFL coach calls out Bengals for misusing a former starter who was released not even halfway through his contract

Carolina Panthers defensive pass game coordinator Jonathan Cooley claims the Cincinnati Bengals misused Panthers safety Nick Scott during Scott's lone year in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 9

Bengals Offensive Coordinator Dan Pitcher Interviewing for Head Coaching Job on Friday

Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher is interviewing for the Browns head coaching job on Friday according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer. "I wouldn't sleep on Pitcher as a candidate.

Nick Scott News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 8

From Bengals Bust to Division Winner: Former Free Agent Explains Cincinnati Struggles

Former Bengals safety Nick Scott is thriving in Carolina. The Panthers are in the playoffs after winning the NFC South. They play the Rams on Saturday in Carolina.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 8

Film Breakdown: How Scott Peters Fixed Cincinnati Bengals Wide Zone Run Scheme

The Bengals' run game has transformed over the back half of the season when they acquired Joe Flacco. Through the first five weeks, the Bengals run game was ranked 21st in rushing success rate.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

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.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

Early Realistic Options For The Bengals’ 2026 First-Round Pick

The Cincinnati Bengals’ season is over, so coaches and players are cleaning out lockers, having year-end discussions, and planning vacations. Of course, for the front office, now is the busy season.

Zac Taylor News / A to Z Sports / January 8

Bengals HC Zac Taylor all of the sudden finds himself in extraordinary company and obviously stands out

Eight of the 32 NFL head coaches have been fired in the four days since the regular season ended. Zac Taylor, as expected, is still with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 8

Multiple Bengals Rookies Make Appearances in All-Rookie Team Hierarchy

The Athletic's Dane Brugler dropped his NFL All-Rookie teams for this past season on Thursday, and a few Bengals popped up along the way. Cincinnati ranked seventh-highest in the NFL this season with 14.2% of its snaps played by rookies.

Ja'Marr Chase News / A to Z Sports / January 8

NFL superstar Ja'Marr Chase goes viral for making a hilarious offer to a player on ARC Raiders

What would you do if Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase offered you season tickets? Despite frustrations with the team's direction, I'm betting just about every member of Who Dey Nation would immediately accept.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 8

Bengals WR Tee Higgins dunks on former NFL quarterback for recklessly speculating about Joe Burrow

No, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow did not hint at wanting to play for another team over Instagram. Former NFL quarterback Kurt Benkert, now a Madden NFL content creator, believed this was the case by acknowledging Burrow using a specific part of Kanye West's song Good Life in his latest Instagram post.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 8

Paycor Stadium Hosting Country Music Icon Chris Stapleton For 2026 Summer Concert

A headline country music artist is playing a show at Paycor Stadium this August. Chris Stapleton is headlining an Aug. 1 show at the venue along with other artists like Lainey Wilson and Allen Stone.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 8

Joe Burrow Shares Classy Postgame Message With Shedeur Sanders After Bengals’ Loss to Browns

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had a nice message for Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders following Cincinnati's 20-18 loss to Cleveland in the season finale for both teams.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 7

Tee Higgins Addresses Rumor About Joe Burrow’s Future With Cincinnati Bengals

There's been plenty of speculation about Joe Burrow's future with the Cincinnati Bengals in recent months. Tee Higgins has had enough. The Bengals star receiver shot down the latest internet rumor.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 7

Possible Cincinnati Bengals Target Caleb Downs Declares for 2026 NFL Draft

One of the Bengals' potential options for the 10th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft just declared he is officially entering the class on Wednesday. Ohio State star safety Caleb Downs announced the entry on his social media accounts.

Zac Taylor News / A to Z Sports / January 7

AFC North rival shows interest in messing up Zac Taylor's plan for Bengals coaching continuity

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor wants to keep his coaching staff intact, but the other NFL club in Ohio might get in the way of that. Per The Athletic's Dianna Russini, Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher has been requested to interview for the Cleveland Browns head-coaching job.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 7

Bengals Division Rival Eyeing Dan Pitcher for Head Coaching Vacancy

The Browns have put in a request to interview Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher according to Dianna Russini of The Atheltic. That isn't surprising.

Todd Mcshay News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 7

Cincinnati Bengals Land Pass Rush Help in Todd McShay's First 2026 Mock Draft

The Bengals have been a popular landing spot for Miami (FL) edge rusher Rueben Bain in 2026 mock drafts, and The Ringer's Todd McShay loves that fit with the 10th pick this April.

Seth McLaughlin News / A to Z Sports / January 7

Fan favorite Bengals rookie signs with another team ahead of his second year after never seeing the field in Cincinnati

Seth McLaughlin is saying goodbye after one year with the Cincinnati Bengals, and is headed to that state up north. McLaughlin signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 6

Bengals’ 3-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator after 6-11 season

The Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2026 NFL Draft caught between the frustration of a lost season and the urgency of maximizing a championship window. A year derailed by injuries and inconsistency has forced Cincinnati to confront uncomfortable truths about its depth and long-term protection plan for its franchise quarterback.

Cam Taylor-Britt News / Pro Football Rumors / January 6