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Forgotten Bengals draft pick could be just the spark they need on defense

The Cincinnati Bengals have had a dubious record in the draft over the last half-decade or so. One of their two third-round picks from 2024 has just requested to be traded or released, and the other has yet be active for a single game this season.

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Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins can make history in different ways

When the Bengals host the Bears on Sunday, Cincinnati's top two receiver have a chance to make history, in different ways. Via NBC Sports research, another 10-or-more catch day from Ja'Marr Chase would make him only the second player in league history to have 10 or more catches in four straight games.

Joe Flacco News / Pro Football Rumors / October 31

Bengals QB Joe Flacco trending toward playing vs. Bears

The Bengals’ chances of sticking close enough to the playoff race for an eventual, hopeful Joe Burrow late-season return took a huge hit on Sunday, when the team gave the Jets their first win of the season.

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The 'NFL quarterback all-time wins leaders' quiz

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The 'NFL all-time rushing leaders' quiz

In NFL history, 32 players have rushed for 10,000 or more yards over the course of their careers. How many of the 32 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

Trey Hendrickson News / Stripe Hype / October 31

Bengals’ Week 9 hopes take major hit with Trey Hendrickson injury update

The Cincinnati Bengals fumbled their chance to take charge in the AFC North with a disappointing loss to the Jets of all teams. That means it's really important that they flip the script in Week 9 and get a win against the Bears.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 31

Bengals Injury Report: Zac Taylor, Joe Flacco relay similar messages about Sunday as Bears declare 4 players out

The Cincinnati Bengals are through with practice leading up to Week 9's matchup against the Chicago Bears, and two of their most important players are set to be game-time decisions for Sunday.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Talk / October 31

Bengals sign QB Sean Clifford to the active roster from the practice squad

The Bengals signed quarterback Sean Clifford off the practice squad to the active roster, the team announced on Friday. The move provides the team with insurance, as starting quarterback Joe Flacco is battling an AC joint sprain.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

With Hendrickson Doubtful, Cincinnati’s Defense is Against the Wall

Stop us if you’ve heard this before: the Cincinnati Bengals defense is not good. And, in the final game before the trade deadline, the Bengals have an opportunity against the Chicago Bears to either show they want to contend in the weak AFC North or if they will sell off pieces to rebuild.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

McKinnley Jackson News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 31

McKinnley Jackson's Trade Request, the Bengals' Dismissal of it and What's Next

CINCINNATI – The timing of McKinnley Jackson’s trade request was as odd as the unserious nature with which the Cincinnati Bengals addressed it. Jackson’s request came just days after veteran Mike Pennel requested – and was granted – his release so he could return to play for his former team, the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Sean Clifford News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 31

Bengals Announce Two Roster Moves

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they activated DE Cedric Johnson from injured reserve and signed QB Sean Clifford from their practice squad to the active

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 31

Zac Taylor Reveals Game Statuses For Joe Flacco, More Injured Bengals Ahead of Bears Contest

Zac Taylor met with the media on Friday to give game designations for a few notable Bengals players who are on the mend this week. Joe Flacco and Trey Hendrickson were top of mind, along with linebacker Logan Wilson.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / October 31

Bengals' Joe Flacco gives promising injury update ahead of Bears game

Joe Flacco practiced in full on Thursday, and he sounded confident about his availability while speaking with reporters on Friday.

10 NFL trade targets: Who the Cowboys, Steelers and others could add before the 2025 deadline

Could Colts acquire Bengals' Trey Hendrickson ahead of trade deadline?

Fantasy football Week 9: Five players set to smash projections

The 25 worst trades in the history of the NFL

The 'Oldest 300-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / October 31

Bengals trade rumors imply painful exit for team captain before deadline

The Cincinnati Bengals are on a collision course to make their defense even worse unless they do something drastic around the NFL trade deadline. They rank dead-last in points and total yards allowed per game.

Trey Hendrickson News / Yardbarker / October 31

Could Colts acquire Bengals' Trey Hendrickson ahead of trade deadline?

ESPN's Stephen Holder discussed whether the Colts could acquire Trey Hendrickson before the Nov. 4 trade deadline.

Could Joe Flacco injury ultimately turn Bengals into sellers before trade deadline?

Yet another Bengals defender wants out of Cincinnati

The Big Five: Excellent reasons to buy the Colts as Super Bowl contenders

The most overpaid & underpaid NFL players at every position

The 'NFL sack leaders since 2015' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

3 Scary Realizations About the 2025 Cincinnati Bengals

The 2025 Cincinnati Bengals are a mess, and after eight games, we still don’t really know who they are. When Joe Burrow went down, the season seemed doomed, and the Jake Browning experience was a nightmare this time around.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / October 30

Yet another Bengals defender wants out of Cincinnati

The second-year player has barely played this season.

Have Bengals made Trey Hendrickson available ahead of trade deadline?

Could Joe Flacco injury ultimately turn Bengals into sellers before trade deadline?

Fantasy football Week 9: Five players set to smash projections

The sack leader for every NFL season

The 'NFL sack leaders by season' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 30

Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson, Logan Wilson get concerning injury updates before Bears game

The Cincinnati Bengals suffered a tragic loss in Week 8 that could cost them later this season. Now the pressure is on to get a win in Week 9 against the Bears.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 30

Bengals Announce Four Roster Moves

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they signed LB Joe Giles-Harris from the practice squad to the active roster, signed LBs Liam Anderson and Brian Asamoah II to the practice squad, and cut DE Myles Cole in a corresponding move. Giles-Harris, 28, signed with the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent out of Duke in 2019.