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Bengals’ 3 sleeper prospects to target in 2026 NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals don’t have a star problem, but they do have a balance problem. When you have an offense led by Joe Burrow, flanked by elite playmakers, you’re supposed to be competing deep into January.

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Caleb Downs gives a strange answer about the Cincinnati Bengals and no one's sure what it means

Ohio State safety Caleb Downs has been an ideal target for the Cincinnati Bengals ever since he declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. Even his brother, NFL wide receiver Josh Downs, wants him to don the stripes.

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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 25

Cincinnati Bengals Missed on Crucial Position in Free Agency

As the 2026 NFL Draft quickly approaches, the Cincinnati Bengals' mindset appears to be set on improving the defense. Cincinnati added three defensive starters in free agency.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza's big issue among latest intel

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

Joe Flacco News / Gridiron Heroics / March 25

Veteran QB Joe Flacco Opens Up About Mindset Behind Decision to Return in 2026

Joe Flacco has always been at the top of his game. In the year 2025, however, the Bengals failed to deliver. They were losing the games as their QB1, Joe Burrow, faced an injury and had to leave the game mid-season.

Joe Burrow News / NHANFL / March 25

Team USA Dominates Joe Burrow’s NFL Stars in Flag Football Classic

LOS ANGELES — Team USA sent a loud message to the NFL’s elite on Saturday, dismantling a Joe Burrow-led Wildcats squad to sweep the inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic.

Jonathan Allen News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 25

Bengals’ Free Agent Deal With Jonathan Allen Facing Early Scrutiny

The Cincinnati Bengals came into free agency this offseason with some clear holes on their roster, but they dove into free agency to patch a few of these holes in a big way.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25

Joe Flacco has message for teams that snubbed him

Joe Flacco had a bold message for the teams that did not consider him as a possible starter during free agency. Flacco re-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday, committing to a role as Joe Burrow’s backup quarterback for another year.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Joe Flacco News / Yardbarker / March 25

Bengals' Joe Flacco rips teams that snubbed him

Bengals' Joe Flacco rips 'dumb' teams for not giving him a chance to start

Flacco didn't hold back regarding his thoughts on teams not giving him a chance to start in 2026.

Patrick Mahomes recovering from injury much faster than expected

Saints' free-agency addition gives team potential trade opportunity

Raiders get major help for presumptive No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza

How Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield contract saga could turn ugly

Kirk Cousins wants one thing amid Steelers, Aaron Rodgers uncertainty

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The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

How many of the oldest quarterbacks to start a game for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25

Steelers legend is trying to lure three-time Pro Bowl QB to Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t have the most ideal quarterback room at the moment, but a franchise legend is trying to change that.

Arvell Reese's awkward pro day drill raises eyebrows but won't hurt NFL Draft stock

Kirk Cousins wants this amid Steelers, Aaron Rodgers uncertainty

Dallas Cowboys' final trade offer for Maxx Crosby has leaked, and it's massive

Ravens’ concern about Maxx Crosby has been revealed

The 'Yearly NFL passing yards-per-game leaders' quiz

Orlando Brown News / A to Z Sports / March 25

Orlando Brown Jr.'s biggest desire in his contract extension explains how Bengals were able to get it done so fast

Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. inked a two-year, $32 million contract extension during the opening week of NFL free agency. And he has only him and the Bengals to thank.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 25

Tee Higgins Reacts to Joe Flacco Re-Signing With Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals signed Joe Flacco to a new one-year contract on Wednesday morning. Flacco returns to the Bengals after making six starts for Cincinnati last season.

Joe Burrow News / Total Pro Sports / March 25

Bengals QB Joe Burrow Is Being Actively Recruited By An Arch Rival

A Pittsburgh Steelers legend and former Cincinnati Bengal is trying to recruit Joe Burrow to Steel City. Throughout a frustrating 2025 season in Cincinnati, speculation ramped up about Burrow potentially requesting a trade.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 23

Bengals’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup after NFL Free Agency

The Cincinnati Bengals cannot have a repeat of the 2025 season again this fall. Cincinnati had a nightmarish 6-11 campaign after losing Joe Burrow for much of the season in Week 3.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / March 22

Bengals QB Joe Burrow expresses interest in 2028 Olympic flag football

Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals starting quarterback and 2020 Heisman Trophy winner, has made his intentions clear: he wants to compete for Team USA when flag football makes its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Burrow scaring Bengals fans with his extremely intense play in flag football tournament

Tom Brady cracks joke about Jayden Daniels’ mom

Tom Brady willing to make another football comeback in this way

Will Troy Aikman get Tom Brady treatment from NFL amid relationship with Dolphins?

The 'Yearly NFL passing yards-per-game leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / March 21

Bengals Eyed Multiple Free Agent Pass Rush Additions

The Bengals were among the teams to make a pass rush addition early in free agency. Boye Mafe was added on a three-year, $60MM deal after playing out his rookie contract in Seattle.