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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.

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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.

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.

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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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 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.

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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.

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

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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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 19

Revenge Game? Orlando Brown Jr. Weighs In on Bengals Facing Trey Hendrickson

The Cincinnati Bengals are gearing up for a very important early season game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Not only is this game a massive meeting for AFC North supremacy, but it's also the first time the Bengals will face former defensive end Trey Hendrickson.

Lamar Jackson News / A to Z Sports / October 19

Bengals tease good news coming out of bye week regarding two injured players while Ravens give brief Lamar Jackson update

It turns out the bye week came at the perfect time for the Cincinnati Bengals with a monumental AFC North matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on deck.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 19

Zac Taylor Sets Injury Table Following 2026 Bye Week, First Ravens Matchup Next

The Bengals returned to practice Monday afternoon after the 2026 bye week. Zac Taylor spoke with the media following that session and gave the latest health update on his team.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 19

Latest AFC North Projections Favor Bengals Ahead of Ravens Showdown

The Bengals have emerged as the projected AFC North favorites entering Week 7 after the Browns pulled off a massive upset win over the Ravens on Sunday.

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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / October 19

Bengals can quickly reverse their fortune after helplessly falling behind rivals during bye week

The Cincinnati Bengals spent their bye week watching the rest of the AFC North passing them in the standings, but everything can change thanks to the outcome of the latest division rivalry matchup.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 19

Bengals Standard Betting Underdogs Against Ravens in First 2026 Season Matchup

The Bengals are back at it in Week 7 after a rare early bye week for the franchise. Cincinnati travels to face the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday at 1 p.m.

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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.

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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.