Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 17

Bengals Need Major Improvement at One Key Position to Become Super Bowl Contenders

The Cincinnati Bengals have had one of the worst defenses in the league for the last few years, but they took this offseason to improve that unit in the best way possible.

Joe Burrow News / Pro Football Rumors / May 17

Bengals Could Restructure QB Joe Burrow’s Contract

At this point in the calendar, NFL teams have conducted the majority of their offseason business, so creating cap space is not as pressing of a need as it was in early March.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 16

NFL quietly punishes Bengals fans with schedule defect that hasn’t been seen in nearly 40 years

The Cincinnati Bengals have the majority of their home games after the first two months of the regular season. It’s an oddity that hasn’t been seen like this since the start of the 1990s.

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The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 15

Encouraging Bengals Prediction Emerges After NFL Schedule Release

The Cincinnati Bengals made it to the Super Bowl in 2021, but they came up short and haven't found that same success since. They've struggled to stay healthy, specifically with Joe Burrow going down with injuries over the course of the last few years.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 15

NFL Insider Explains Why Bengals Have Clear Path Back to AFC Championship

The Cincinnati Bengals' schedule for the 2026 season has finally been released. The Bengals have a favorable schedule, and they should be able to finish the season well above .500.

Dexter Lawrence News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 15

AFC Notes: Dexter Lawrence, Austin Barber, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals DL coach Jerry Montgomery has been impressed by Dexter Lawrence this offseason, saying he’s already been uplifting to the team since being acquired. “A pro.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 15

These Three Bengals Games Could Define the 2026 Season

The Bengals 2026 schedule has been released, and while every game is important, there are certainly some that will carry more weight than others. Games like Week 2 at the Texans, and Week 4, where they welcome the Jaguars into Paycor Stadium, will be important, as both were AFC playoff teams last season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 14

Bengals 2026 Schedule Release: Game-by-game predictions for Cincinnati’s 17-game slate includes surprise triumphs and letdowns

The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 regular season schedule is out, so it’s time to predict how they will fare against 17-game slate. The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 regular season schedule has been released, and it’s glorious.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 14

Cincinnati Bengals 2026 Schedule: A Game-By-Game Breakdown with News, Notes and Tidbits for Each Matchup

The 2026 Cincinnati Bengals schedule has officially been released, and there are a couple of surprises. And a couple of significant anniversaries. And a whole lot of rookie/first-year head coaches.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 14

Bengals 2026 Schedule Release Instant Reactions: Promising back-half, primetime advantage, and full 17-game slate

The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 regular season schedule has been officially revealed! Cincinnati will have three primetime games, an international trip, and close the season out with two AFC North matchups.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 14

Cincinnati Bengals 2026 Schedule Released: Full List of Games and Dates

The Bengals' 2026 schedule is locked in! All opponents have dates set as Cincinnati gets ready to open the 2026 season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium on Sept 13.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 14

Bengals Schedule Release: Cincinnati granted long stretch of consistency before things heat up under the lights

The Cincinnati Bengals are set to have the same kickoff time for their first seven games of the 2026 NFL regular season. Cincinnati won’t play a primetime game until the second half of the year.

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The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 14

Bengals Will Not Get a Bye After Spain Trip and Instead Will Play Back-To-Back Primetime Games

The Cincinnati Bengals will not return from Spain to a bye week, per a report from Jordan Schultz. Schultz reported the Bengals will play back-to-back primetime games in Weeks 10 and 11 after facing the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid in Week 9.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 14

Cincinnati Bengals To Face Rare Opponent in Season Opener at Paycor Stadium

The Cincinnati Bengals will open the 2026 season at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, per a report from Jordan Schultz.

Joe Burrow News / Yardbarker / May 14

NFL exec, scout make predictions about Burrow possibly leaving Bengals

NFL executive, scout make predictions about Joe Burrow possibly leaving Bengals

Whispers suggesting that quarterback Burrow could look to leave the Bengals next offseason grew noticeably louder after he publicly acknowledged this past December that he needed "to have fun [playing] again."

Colin Cowherd reveals controversial top-10 QB ranking for 2026 season

Bengals' Andrei Iosivas reveals abuse he received during 2025 season

WR Tee Higgins eyeing Super Bowl win after Bengals' impressive offseason

The 'Playoff QBs and coaches from the 1990 NFL season' quiz

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 14

Bengals will ring in 2027 vs. Ravens, with a twist after 4 straight years

It’s NFL schedule release day, and snippets of the NFL schedule have already come out. The Cincinnati Bengals are already playing an international game this season.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 14

Bengals To Play Ravens in Primetime on a Holiday Again, But This Time it's at Paycor Stadium

The Cincinnati Bengals will play the Baltimore Ravens in primetime for the fifth consecutive year, on Thursday Night Football for the fourth straight year and on a holiday for the second season in a row.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 14

Bengals Schedule Release: NFL finally gives Cincinnati a break with its most meaningful matchup and it’s on a special day

The Cincinnati Bengals are hosting the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football late in the 2026 NFL regular season. This will be the first regular season home primetime game for the Bengals against their heated rival.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 14

Bengals get down to one thing they have to do this offseason before adding a few cherries on top

The Cincinnati Bengals have signed cornerback Tacario Davis to his rookie contract. Davis was selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Cincinnati now only has one unsigned player on its roster.

Kenny Moore News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 14

Pros and Cons of Cincinnati Bengals Potentially Signing Cornerback Kenny Moore II

While much of the focus this offseason has been on linebacker being the weakest – and thinnest – position on the Cincinnati Bengals roster, cornerback depth remains an issue to watch.

Tee Higgins News / Yardbarker / May 14