Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tee Higgins Answers Bears Score With First Multi TD Game of 2025 Season

The Bengals are going back and forth with the Chicago Bears at Paycor Stadium home. Joe Flacco is playing another solid, mistake-free game. He drew up a deep dime to Mitchell Tinsley on the Bengals' first drive of the second half to spark another touchdown for Tee Higgins on his bounce-back day.

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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

The 'Single-season rushing record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Multiple 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

Samaje Perine News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 2

Key Piece of Cincinnati Bengals Offense Suffers Injury vs Chicago Bears

Bengals running back Samaje Perine suffered a right ankle injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Bears and is doubtful to return. Perine suffered the injury on a kickoff return.

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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.

Charlie Jones News / Yardbarker / November 2

Bengals' Charlie Jones showcases penchant for return TDs vs. Bears

Through his first three NFL seasons, Jones has returned a punt or a kickoff for a touchdown each year.

The 30 greatest NFL players who never played in the postseason

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

Cincinnati Bengals News / Field Level Media / November 2

Bob Trumpy, former Bengals TE and network broadcaster, dies at 80

Former Cincinnati Bengals tight end and longtime television and radio broadcaster Bob Trumpy has died. He was 80. The Bengals announced Sunday that Trumpy "passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family." The team did not provide a cause of death, however.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / November 2

NFL World Mourns Hall of Fame Announcer’s Death at 80

The Cincinnati Bengals announced the passing of longtime announcer and Pro Bowl tight end Bob Trumpy on Sunday morning. Trumpy, who turned 80 earlier this year, spent his entire 10-year playing career with the Bengals.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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'

Joe Burrow News / Sporting News / November 2

Joe Burrow injury update, return timeline as Bengals play Bears in Week 9

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is currently on the shelf with a turf toe injury but he is expected back in 2025. Here's what we know as the Bengals play their Week 9 game against the Chicago Bears.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 2

Bengals Changing Their Tune On Trading Trey Hendrickson?

According to Jay Glazer, the Bengals could possibly be changing their stance on trading DE Trey Hendrickson. Glazer says a week ago, he would have said there was no chance Cincinnati would deal Hendrickson.

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The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

Logan Wilson News / Sporting News / November 2

Bengals' Logan Wilson receiving interest from Cowboys among three contenders

Logan Wilson is drawing some interest after his trade request.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Field Level Media / November 2

Bengals QB Joe Flacco active, DE Trey Hendrickson out vs. Bears

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco is active and expected to start against the visiting Chicago Bears on Sunday, despite nursing an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Talk / November 2

Former Bengals TE, NFL commentator Bob Trumpy dies at 80

The Bengals announced on Sunday that their former tight end Bob Trumpy has died at the age of 80. Trumpy was a 12th-round pick out of Utah in 1968 — the Bengals' inaugural season — and he spent a decade playing for the Bengals.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 2

Bengals vs. Bears Inactives: Joe Flacco's nonexistent warmup receives clarity, Trey Hendrickson's status revealed

The Cincinnati Bengals are getting ready for kickoff against the Chicago Bears. Before the game begins, each team has released their inactive players list.

NFL News / Stripe Hype / November 2

Bengals shouldn't fall for Titans' trade bait to fill major defensive need

It's tempting for Cincinnati Bengals fans to see the name of any given above-average defensive player who's subject to trade rumors ahead of the Nov. 4 deadline.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 2

Cincinnati Bengals Legendary Tight End Bob Trumpy Has Passed Away

Bengals legendary tight end Bob Trumpy has passed away. He was 80 years old. Trumpy was a legend both on and off-the-field in Cincinnati. The Bengals picked him in the 12th round (301st overall) in the 1968 NFL Draft.

Logan Wilson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 2

Three Teams Have Expressed Trade Interest In Bengals LB Logan Wilson

According to Adam Schefter, three teams have expressed some trade interest to the Bengals in LB Logan Wilson following his request to be dealt. Schefter lists the Bills, Cowboys and Colts as Wilson’s suitors.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / November 1

No Burrow, No Problem: Ja'Marr Chase is still the Bengals’ game-changer

It doesn’t matter who’s throwing him the football -- Ja'Marr Chase is a problem. Whether it’s Joe Flacco or Jake Browning under center for Cincinnati in Week 9, the Bengals’ best shot to knock off the Bears rests in the hands of one of the most dominant wide receivers in football.

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 / 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.