Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bengals’ 41-Year-Old ‘Starting Quarterback’ Flacco Signs $6M Backup Deal After First Pro Bowl In 18 Years

Joe Flacco isn’t just returning to the NFL at 41. He’s returning with a point to prove. The Cincinnati Bengals officially re-signed the veteran quarterback to a one-year deal worth $6 million, with incentives pushing the total value to $9 million, as confirmed by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

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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.

Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 25

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.

College Football News / Yardbarker

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

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.

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.

Cincinnati Bengals 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.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / March 25