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Mike Brown Interviewed For First Time in 2026 Leading Into Bengals Season Opener

Bengals president and long-time owner Mike Brown spoke with Dan Hoard on the Bengals pregame radio broadcast for the Buccaneers season opener in a rare public interview to the masses.

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Cincinnati Bengals Defender Turns Heads With Pregame Outfit

Cincinnati Bengals rookie defensive tackle Landon Robinson turned heads before he even reached the field for his first NFL regular-season game. The seventh-round

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 13

Instant Analysis: Bengals Make Surprising Decisions With Gameday Inactives

Bengals training camp standout Dohnte Meyers is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. Meyers had an impressive training camp and an even better preseason.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 13

Bengals Week 1 Inactives vs. Buccaneers: Shemar Stewart decision becomes official, rookie wide receiver gets green light

The Cincinnati Bengals are getting set to open the season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Before kickoff, both teams have released their inactive players list for the game.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 13

'You Can Go Digest Rat Poison' - Demetrius Knight Jr, Barrett Carter Eager to Perform After Criticism

It's gameday for second-year Bengals linebackers Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter. The hardened young players went through two of the worst linebacker seasons in the NFL last year, but the organizations didn't turn away from them, and now their character and response are ready to show out this time around.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Cincinnati Bengals News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 13

Bengals injury update: Former 1st-round pick set to miss season opener

The Cincinnati Bengals will likely play their season opener without a key defensive piece when they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Defensive end Shemar Stewart is doubtful after missing Friday’s practice with a knee injury.

Joe Burrow News / TWSN / September 13

Joe Burrow Is About to Unlock a New Level for the Cincinnati Bengals’ Offense

Joe Burrow has always predicated his game on his passing ability and being able to diagnose defenses at a high rate from his time at LSU and with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 12

Marvin Lewis Picks His AFC North Favorite, Praises Bengals' New Defensive Additions

Marvin Lewis knows what it takes to win the AFC North. The former Cincinnati Bengals head coach won four divisional titles during his 16 seasons with the franchise, and he likes his old team's chances of finishing atop the division in 2026.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / September 12

Cincinnati Bengals make their final roster moves before Week 1 matchup against Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Cincinnati Bengals have elevated two players from their practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. These are the final two before the regular season officially begins.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12

Bengals Elevate Two Players For Season-Opener

The Cincinnati Bengals officially elevated LB Joe Giles-Harris and TE Tanner Hudson to their active roster for Week 1’s season opener against the Buccaneers. Giles-Harris, 29, signed with the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent out of Duke in 2019.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 12

Joe Burrow, Ted Karras Cook Meals Together, Dive Into MASSIVE Calorie Needs For Offensive Linemen

Joe Burrow and Ted Karras made each other a pair of meals this offseason. The Kroger grocery store ambassadors met up for a fun video diving into a couple of recipes and food banter amongst the two Bengals stars.

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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 / September 12

Bengals Quarterback Room BARELY Ranked Among Top-10 NFL Groups Entering 2026 Season

The Bengals don't have a top-tier quarterback room, according to one outlet. The Ringer's Diante Lee ranked all 32 NFL quarterback rooms based on total talent and depth, with Cincinnati checking in at No.

Cincinnati Bengals News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 12

Bengals get concerning injury update

The Cincinnati Bengals got some disappointing injury news just hours before their first game of the season. The Bengals start their season on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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What to Expect From Cashius Howell in His Cincinnati Bengals Debut

Week 1 will be the first time for the Cincinnati Bengals to unveil their rebuilt defense to the NFL as they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While the veteran defensive additions will gain attention, it is rookie edge rusher Cashius Howell who may be the most intriguing.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 12

Buccaneers Corner Predicts Big Game Against Joe Burrow, Guarantees Interceptions

Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense have prime bulletin board material before their Week 1 game against the Buccaneers has even begun. While speaking with local media this week, Tampa cornerback Zyon McCollum acknowledged that Burrow wants to get the ball to his elite playmakers.

Joe Burrow News / HITC / September 12

Joe Burrow’s ex-teammate brutally calls out NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s 9/11 admission

Joe Burrow’s former teammate thinks NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s heartfelt 9/11 admission is a lie. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently gave an emotional speech about the tragic events of 9/11 in 2001.

Zac Taylor News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 11

Bengals Breathe Huge Sigh of Relief As Zac Taylor Provides Positive Injury Update

The Cincinnati Bengals enter their season opener with plenty of confidence. After an impressive offseason that saw the team completely revamp its defense, expectations are higher than ever, with some even tipping Cincinnati as a Super Bowl favorite.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11

AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Derrick Henry, Bengals, Ravens, Steelers

Bengals QB Joe Burrow enters the seventh year of his career and is looking to get back to the Super Bowl after leading them there in 2021. Burrow reflected on the 2021 season, mentioning that he thinks this year’s team is more versatile. “I think I can.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 11

Joe Burrow, Bengals Receive Positive Update Before Buccaneers Game

Quarterback Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are looking for a big turnaround in the 2026 season. After winning the AFC North title in back-to-back years in 2021 and 2022, Cincinnati has since missed out on the playoffs for three consecutive seasons, including a 2025 campaign where it went just 6-11.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 11