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Zac Taylor Drops Latest Bengals Practice Statuses as Team Health Improves Entering Ravens Matchup

It's all game weeks all the time for the Cincinnati Bengals moving forward in 2026. Zac Taylor's team is rolling into another practice today with pretty much every name on the active 53-man roster ready to row together and face the Ravens.

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Teams ‘Tracking’ Bengals DE Shemar Stewart Before Trade Deadline

It has only been a year and a half since the Bengals spent the 17th overall pick in the 2025 draft on defensive end Shemar Stewart, but he already may be a change-of-scenery candidate.

Shemar Stewart News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 21

Multiple Teams Eying Bengals DE Shemar Stewart As Trade Target

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, a few teams around the league are tracking whether the Bengals will make former first-round DE Shemar Stewart available ahead of the trade deadline.

Shemar Stewart News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 21

Report: NFL Teams 'Tracking' Young Bengals Defender For Potential Trade

One young Bengals piece could be a hot option for teams trying to add talent over the next three weeks. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported on Wednesday that Shemar Stewart is a name "teams are tracking" as the trade deadline approaches on Nov.

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

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The 'NFL QB playoff debut-winners' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 21

Referee Report: Bengals To End Longest White Hat Drought Sunday Vs. Ravens

The Cincinnati Bengals’ longest referee drought will come to an end Sunday in Baltimore. For the first time in more than three years, Shawn Smith will work a Bengals game.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 20

Bengals Get Encouraging Injury News on Key Playmaker Ahead of Ravens Game

Every game is important in the NFL. However, the Cincinnati Bengals are preparing for a massive Week 7 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The AFC North is one of the most competitive divisions in the league.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / October 20

Familiar face returns to the Bengals and there’s a path for him to see the field for the very first time

The Cincinnati Bengals altered their practice squad Tuesday in preparation for their Week 7 battle against the Baltimore Ravens. A rookie with Cincinnati ties claimed one of the open spots.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Bengals vs. Ravens bold predictions for AFC North clash in Week 7

For the Cincinnati Bengals, Ja’Marr Chase saved some money by appealing. As for the Baltimore Ravens, their kicker is on notice. These teams meet in a Week 7 AFC North clash, and here are bold predictions for the contest.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 20

Film Breakdown Reveals Why the Bengals Struggle to Stop This Type of Run

The Bengals defense has improved when comparing this season to last year. They have gone from about 29 points per game to about 22 points per game. That takes them from 30th to about 14th so far this season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Zac Taylor Shares Promising Bryan Cook Update Before Lamar Jackson Showdown

If the Bengals want any shot at slowing down Baltimore’s ground game on Sunday, they need every bit of discipline they can get in the secondary. Luckily for Al Golden, help is on the way.

Zac Taylor News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Zac Taylor Calls the 2021 Win in Baltimore One of the Biggest of His Tenure With the Bengals

Zac Taylor still remembers the last time the Cincinnati Bengals played in Baltimore during the day. It was Oct. 24, 2021, and the Bengals won 41-17 at M&T Bank Stadium.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Tanner Hudson News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Bengals Sign New Tight End After Tanner Hudson’s Injury

The Cincinnati Bengals are adding depth at tight end after placing Tanner Hudson on injured reserve. The team announced Tuesday that rookie Josh Kattus has joined the practice squad, while safety Russ Yeast has been signed to the active roster.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 20

Bengals Should Buy Low, Trade For New York Giants Running Back to Enhance Offensive Depth

The Bengals need to solidify their running back room entering the home stretch of the 2026 season, and a recently embattled young rusher could be the right answer.

Demetrius Knight Jr. News / A to Z Sports / October 20

Bengals linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. is proving why Cincinnati bet on him after rough rookie season

The Cincinnati Bengals stood pat at linebacker this offseason and trusted Demetrius Knight Jr. to grow after a difficult 2025 campaign. The last three weeks of tape offer a clearer picture of where that development stands.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Viral Sports News / October 20

Cincinnati Bengals Terminate Rookie Contract in Sudden Move

The Cincinnati Bengals released rookie safety Isaiah Nwokobia from the practice squad on Tuesday, according to a team announcement detailing multiple roster adjustments.

Tanner Hudson News / A to Z Sports / October 20

Bengals have 2 options to fill Tanner Hudson’s roster spot after season-ending injury, and one makes far more sense

The Cincinnati Bengals made it official Monday by placing tight end Tanner Hudson on the Reserve/Injured list with a season-ending pectoral injury. Cincinnati did not make a corresponding move to immediately fill Hudson’s spot, and the Bengals will soon have a decision to make.

Russ Yeast News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 20

Bengals Promote S Russ Yeast Among Four Moves

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they have signed S Russ Yeast from the practice squad to the active roster. Additionally, the Bengals signed LB Emany Johnson and TE Josh Kattus to the practice squad and released S Isaiah Nwokobia from the practice squad.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 20

One Fix Bengals Need to Make Heading into Week 7 vs. Ravens

Counting on Joe Burrow to pull a rabbit out of his hat every single series is always a fun watch, but it’s no way to survive an AFC North dogfight. The

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Zac Taylor Addresses Erick All Jr.’s Role After Tanner Hudson’s Injury

Tanner Hudson’s torn pec dealt an unexpected blow to Cincinnati’s offensive rotation, but head coach Zac Taylor isn’t planning on just plugging in one guy and calling it a day.

Tanner Hudson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19

Bengals Place TE Tanner Hudson On IR

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they have placed TE Tanner Hudson on injured reserve. Hudson suffered a torn pectoral muscle and is expected to miss the rest of the year.

Joe Burrow News / HITC / October 18

What Joe Burrow immediately did after Bengals teammate asked to tie his shoe

Joe Burrow was excited to help his teammate Orlando Brown Jr. after the offensive tackle asked the quarterback to tie his laces during the Cincinnati Bengals’ Week 5 win over the Miami Dolphins.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / October 17

NFL punishes Bengals' Erick All, Jordan Battle during bye week

During the bye week, two Bengals players were slapped with punishments from the NFL in the form of fines.

The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / October 17

Predicting the Cincinnati Bengals Remaining Games

The Cincinnati Bengals are 3-2 heading into their bye week and are sitting just a game out of first place in the AFC North. They have wins over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans, and Miami Dolphins, while they have losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / October 16