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Joe Burrow Sends a Strong Message About His NFL Future With the Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Burrow has become one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL, and is commonly thought of in the discussion of the top three. What feels like just yesterday when Burrow entered the NFL has now turned into seven seasons and Burrow now will be 30 by the end of this season.

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Cincinnati Bengals part ways with a surprising name to fit their newest player on the 53-man roster

The Cincinnati Bengals have made the first of what will eventually be dozens of alterations to their 53-man roster Monday afternoon. Cincinnati successfully claimed former Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Myles Hinton off of waivers.

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The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

How many of the record holders for QB sacks in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Mitchell Tinsley News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

Texans Signing WR Mitchell Tinsley To Practice Squad

According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are signing WR Mitchell Tinsley to their practice squad. He was just cut by the Bengals yesterday. Tinsley, 26, signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent out of Penn State following the 2023 NFL Draft.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Joe Burrow News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31

Joe Burrow reveals how long he wants to play in the NFL

Joe Burrow had a number of people wondering if he was going to follow Andrew Luck into an early retirement late last season. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback is now making it clear that those fears were unfounded.

Tanner Hudson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

Bengals Release TE Tanner Hudson

The Cincinnati Bengals have released TE Tanner Hudson, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. This clears up a roster spot for recently claimed OT Myles Hinton.

Sean Clifford News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

Bengals Re-Signed QB Sean Clifford To PS

According to Adam Schefter, the Bengals are re-signing QB Sean Clifford to their practice squad. Clifford, 28, was a four-year starter for Penn State, earning honorable mention All-Big 10 in three seasons.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 31

Bengals’ biggest mistake on 53-man roster cutdown day ahead of 2026 NFL season

The Cincinnati Bengals trimmed their roster to 53 players this weekend, and the most concerning decision buried inside an otherwise strong cutdown was carrying just four linebackers into the 2026 season, a group built almost entirely around unproven youth after the team waived five linebackers in a single weekend.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 31

Bengals Make One Waiver Claim Following Cutdown Day, Offensive Tackle Addition

The Bengals have added a new name to the swing tackle battle! Cincinnati made one waiver claim entering its latest week of practice, adding former Michigan offensive tackle Myles Hinton to the roster.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL Spin Zone / August 31

Bengals rookie Landon Robinson quickly proved the NFL whiffed on him

The Cincinnati Bengals made some huge additions to their defensive line in the 2026 offseason, both figuratively and literally. The trade to acquire Dexter Lawrence just before the 2026 NFL Draft was one of the most significant moves made by a team with contending hopes in the entire offseason.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Bengals’ overlooked offseason addition helped Cincinnati go down an unprecedented path with the 53-man roster

The Cincinnati Bengals’ transition to a 3-4 defense has reshaped how they build their roster. No position group reflects that shift more than linebacker, and Swayze Bozeman’s emergence helped make a new reality promising.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 31

2 Bengals Running Back Depth Options Team Could Add Following NFL Cutdown Day

A couple more running back depth candidates hit waivers on Sunday night amidst NFL cutdown day. Veterans like former Titan Michael Carter or former Bills runner Frank Gore Jr.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / August 31

Dexter Lawrence II may have been the Bengals' best player of the summer

The Cincinnati Bengals made one of the biggest moves of the spring when they acquired defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II from the New York Giants.

Bengals' Joe Burrow makes big admission about worrisome injury history

Bengals Cut 34 To Finalize Active Roster

The 'Season-sack leaders by NFL team' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Unfortunate circumstance becomes a blessing in disguise for Bengals’ preseason standout

Jacob Bayer wasn’t thought to be here back in the spring. The former UDFA who joined the Cincinnati Bengals’ practice squad midway through last season is leaving the preseason on the Bengals’ 53-man roster, but an injury played a factor.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 31

Bengals Ranked Outside Top 10 in CBS Sports' 2026 NFL Roster Rankings

The Cincinnati Bengals are entering the 2026 NFL season with one of the NFL's most talented offenses and legitimate Super Bowl aspirations. One recent prominent ranking, however, believes that questions on the other side of the ball keep Cincinnati from being among the league's elite rosters.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / August 31

Bengals' Joe Burrow makes big admission about worrisome injury history

Can Burrow stay healthy this season?

Bengals To Release QB Josh Johnson

Bengals Officially Cut 34 Players

The 'Missed-playoffs passing leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Bengals impressively opt against complacency at their strongest position during final roster cuts

The Cincinnati Bengals fully embraced competition at wide receiver this preseason. As a result, two players from last year’s Week 1 roster are now looking for other opportunities.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31

Bengals share awesome video of undrafted free agent finding out he made the team

The Cincinnati Bengals have immortalized one wide receiver’s career milestone for the world to see. Dohnte Meyers, who went undrafted in 2023, officially made the Bengals’ 53-man roster on Sunday, just weeks before the start of the 2026 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30

Bengals Cut 34 To Finalize Active Roster

The Bengals saved the majority of their cuts for the deadline. To get down to 53 players, Cincinnati cut 34 and placed two on injured reserve: RB Gary

Cincinnati Bengals News / Viral Sports News / August 30

Cincinnati Bengals Terminate Contract of Long-Term NFL QB

The Cincinnati Bengals released veteran quarterback Josh Johnson on Sunday as they trimmed their roster to 53 players ahead of the 2026 regular season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / August 30

The Bengals Have the Next Antonio Brown

Not only have the CIncinnati Bengals spoken about Dohnte Meyers, but the fans have spoken on the “Next Antonio Brown.” Clearly that comparison comes from the fact that he is wearing the same jersey number as Brown and his playstyle is somewhat similar.