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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially hired Zac Robinson to be their offensive coordinator on Thursday after interviewing both Dan Pitcher and Brian Callahan for the role.

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Newest AFC North coach hired by a Bengals rival team has very close ties to Cincinnati

The Baltimore Ravens are hiring Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as their next head coach. Minter is being tabbed to replace John Harbaugh as the fourth HC in Ravens history, and is the first hire made by the Cincinnati Bengals' rivals this month since the rest of the division began coaching searches.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 22

Four Bengals Players in Line for Big Pay Raises Due to Performance Escalators

Bengals running back Chase Brown and cornerback DJ Turner II are both in line to get significant raises in 2026 thanks to the amount of playing time they received over the past few seasons.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 22

Bengals Star Named Among Top 100 NFL MVP Candidates From 2025 Season

ESPN's Seth Walder broke down his top-100 NFL MVP candidates from this past season, and one Bengal made the 100-player list: Ja'Marr Chase. He checked in at No.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 22

National Analyst Makes Bold 2026 Free Agency Prediction for Cincinnati Bengals

ESPN contributor Aaron Schatz thinks the Bengals should make multiple investments in the defensive line this offseason. ESPN had a few voices dive into the Bengals' offseason outlook last week, and Schatz could see some splashes from them in free agency.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 22

Bengals have their former archenemy to thank for offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher sticking around for another day

The Cincinnati Bengals would've had to make a significant coaching change had the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher to the same role.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 22

Bengals coach will be up-close and personal with players who can fill Cincinnati's major need at East-West Shrine Bowl

Practices for the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl start Friday morning, and the Cincinnati Bengals will have one of their top position coaches right in the middle of all the action.

DJ Turner News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 22

Cincinnati Bengals Defender Named Team's 2025 Secret Superstar

Pro Football Focus writer Zach Tantillo named secret superstars for each NFL team from the 2025 season, and Cincinnati's came from the worst unit out of the three phases.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 22

Why the Bengals Should Consider Trading for Former Bills Draft Bust

The Keon Coleman experiment might be over in Buffalo. Bills owner Terry Pegula made his feelings perfectly clear about the former second round pick on Wednesday.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 22

Bengals get a major win after NFC team lands on new coaching hire earlier than expected

The Cincinnati Bengals had eyes on what the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were deciding to do at offensive coordinator, and they got clarification Thursday morning.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 22

Bengals OC Dan Pitcher is One Step Closer Toward Staying in Cincinnati

Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher is one step closer toward staying in Cincinnati. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hiring former Falcons coach Zac Robinson to be their offensive coordinator according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Joe Burrow News / Total Pro Sports / January 22

Security Cam Photo Of Joe Burrow At McDonald’s Is Going Viral

Joe Burrow didn’t have the 2025 season that he thought he would. That was primarily due to him being injured and missing a ton of games. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback endured another season without the playoffs, and that has led to chatter about his tenure with the team.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

‘Should the Bengals Trade Back?’ – This Bengals Mock Draft Answers That Question

A month ago, the 10th overall pick felt like it was prime positioning for the Cincinnati Bengals to get a bona fide defensive stud. Now, they still could, but the board is going to have to fall a certain way.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 21

Former Cincinnati Bengals Star Rips Andy Dalton Multiple Times For Playoff Failures

Former Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones does not like Andy Dalton, at least as a football player. The Bengals had plenty of playoff runs last decade

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 21

Cincinnati Bengals Assistant Coach Named To East-West Shrine Bowl Staff

The Bengals have another assistant coach helping coach an NFL prospect bowl this month. Defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery is leading the East team's interior defensive line in the East-West Shrine Bowl on Jan.

Joe Burrow News / The SportsRush / January 21

'I’m Just Glad He Used the Word ‘Flabbergast’': Travis Kelce Reacts to Joe Burrow’s X Return

Yet another Buffalo Bills playoff game ended in refereeing controversy this past weekend. This time, the debate centered on what qualifies as a catch, and opinions remain split.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 21

What Happens Next May Determine Dan Pitcher’s Future With the Bengals After Buccaneers Interview

Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher had a virtual interview for the Buccaneers offensive coordinator job on Wednesday. Tampa Bay made the announcement on Wednesday morning.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 21

Former NFL GM Shares Troubling Prediction About Bengals’ Chances of Boosting Pass Rush This Offseason

Most are expecting the Bengals to add significant pieces to their team with Cincinnati currently set to have the seventh most salary cap space in the NFL this offseason with $77.9 million.

Joe Burrow News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21

Joe Burrow slams fans for outrage over ‘not difficult’ calls

Joe Burrow felt the need to speak out and set the record straight on a couple of controversial calls that were made during the 2025 NFL Divisional Round.

Joe Burrow News / Yardbarker / January 20

Joe Burrow defends officials on pair of controversial calls

The NFL playoffs are in full swing, and while most games have been instant classics, the referees have also been a talking point. Burrow had a strong assessment of a pair of controversial calls.

Bengals Extend TE Tanner Hudson

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Tanner Hudson News / Pro Football Rumors / January 19

Bengals Extend TE Tanner Hudson

The Bengals are keeping Tanner Hudson around for at least another year. The team announced that they’ve signed the tight end to a one-year extension. Following stints with the Buccaneers, 49ers, and Giants to begin his career, Hudson joined the Bengals practice squad late in the 2022 campaign.

Zac Taylor News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 19

Bengals’ Zac Taylor opens door for Dan Pitcher to leave for different OC role

With the Cincinnati Bengals looking to improve after a 6-11 season this past year, the team could be on the verge of making coaching staff changes, especially when it comes to offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Buccaneers Will Interview Bengals OC Dan Pitcher For Same Role This Week

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Buccaneers will interview Bengals OC Dan Pitcher for their OC opening this week. Rapoport mentions Bengals HC Zac

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 19

Bengals ink key pass-catcher to 1-year contract extension

After a difficult campaign defined by a 6-11 finish and recurring injuries, the internal atmosphere in Cincinnati remains surprisingly positive. Joe Flacco, who recently ended his brief tenure with the team, offered significant praise for head coach Zac Taylor.

Tanner Hudson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Bengals Re-Sign TE Tanner Hudson

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they have re-signed TE Tanner Hudson to a one-year extension. Hudson, 31, signed with the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent out of Arkansas in 2018.