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Geno Atkins ' former trainer thinks a 2026 NFL Draft prospect profiles just like the Bengals legend. D1 Athlete founder and trainer Clif Marshall sees shades of Atkins in Navy defensive tackle Landon Robinson.

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Report: NFL Salary Cap to Make Record Jump, Bengals Among League Leaders in Cap Space

The NFL informed teams that the salary cap is going to be over $300 million for the first time in league history. The league informed all 32 teams that the cap will be somewhere between $301.2 and $305.7 million according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 40 touchdown passes combined in their first two seasons can you name in five minutes?

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Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 30

Joe Flacco receives one more chance to play with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins before an uncertain 2026 offseason unfolds

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco can finally say he's not only an elite QB, but a Pro Bowl QB as well. Flacco was added to the AFC roster for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games Friday afternoon, his first-career nod for the NFL's annual all-star event.

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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.

Joe Flacco News / Larry Brown Sports / January 30

Joe Flacco accomplishes a career 1st at age 41

At the age of 41, Joe Flacco has managed to accomplish something he had yet to achieve in his lengthy career. Flacco on Friday was added to the Pro Bowl roster for the AFC, the Cincinnati Bengals confirmed.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 30

Bengals 3-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Senior Bowl standouts can bring excitement to Cincinnati's defense

The Cincinnati Bengals saw what they needed to see this week at the 2026 Senior Bowl. Practices are all wrapped up, and while there's still the actual game to be played Saturday at 2:30 pm E.T., personnel members and scouts are more interested in how the NFL Draft hopefuls practiced against one another leading up to the weekend.

Amarius Mims News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 30

Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Lineman Deemed Team's Early 2026 Breakout Candidate

Amarius Mims quietly posted a strong sophomore season with the Bengals at right tackle, and Pro Football Focus analyst Dalton Wasserman thinks he's set up to really break out in 2026.

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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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 30

Bengals Star Chase Brown Makes Eye-Opening Claim About Joe Burrow’s Future in Cincinnati

There has been plenty of speculation about Joe Burrow's future in Cincinnati. The Bengals failed to make the playoffs for a third-straight season. Of course there are plenty of teams would love to have him as their quarterback.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Total Pro Sports / January 30

Joe Burrow Posted His New Date On Instagram

Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow has been rumored to be dating model and influencer Olivia Ponton since his split with long-time college sweetheart Olivia Holzmacher.

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NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 30

On This Date Four Years Ago: Bengals Upset Chiefs to Advance to Super Bowl LVI

The Bengals beat the Chiefs 27-24 in the AFC Championship Game to advance to Super Bowl LVI four years ago today. Joe Burrow led the Bengals past Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, despite trailing 21-3 in the second quarter.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 30

Cincinnati Bengals Matched With Draft Fit To Fix Key Defensive Issue

The Bengals had plenty of issues on the defensive side of the ball this past season, arguably the biggest was their inability to stop the run. Pro Football Focus writer Ryan Smith thinks they should try to fix things there through the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods with Pick 10.

Tee Higgins News / Field Level Media / January 29

Bengals WR Tee Higgins added to Pro Bowl roster

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has replaced the Baltimore Ravens' Zay Flowers on the AFC roster for the Pro Bowl Games. Higgins, who was a second alternate, collects his first Pro Bowl honor after wide receiver Flowers, selected for two consecutive seasons, opted out.

Trey Hendrickson News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 29

Bengals Star Trey Hendrickson's Contract Projection Much Lower Than Expected

The contract projections from Pro Football Focus are starting to trickle out for the top projected free agents that could hit the market, and Trey Hendrickson's is way lower than his $29 million 2025 salary.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 29

Pair of Players Named Bengals Best, Worst 2025 Free-Agent Signings

Pro Football Focus writer Bradley Locker broke down the best and worst 2025 free-agent signings by NFL teams this week, and two players clearly stood out for the Bengals.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 29

Bengals In Extension Talks With RB Chase Brown

Bengals RB Chase Brown said his reps and the team have begun contract talks about a long-term deal, per ESPN’s Ben Baby. Next year is the final year of Brown’s rookie deal.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 29

Bengals’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator

The Cincinnati Bengals had another nightmare season in 2025. Cincinnati’s season cratered after Joe Burrow went down with a turf toe injury in Week 3. The Bengals finished the season 6-11 despite boasting a high-powered offense led by Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins.

Chase Brown News / A to Z Sports / January 29

Chase Brown adds validation to an unsung contract extension Bengals got done with his teammate in 2025

You may not have known it, but the Cincinnati Bengals ended up with one of the most efficient rushing attacks in the NFL in 2025. Cincinnati finished the year fourth in rush success rate and fifth in EPA per rush.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL Analysis Network / January 29

The last time the Bengals did this, Chad Johnson was involved. It just happened again

Tee Higgins has been added to the AFC roster for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games. He joins Ja’Marr Chase. The last time Cincinnati had two wide receivers selected to the Pro Bowl was 2007, when Chad Johnson and T.J.

Tee Higgins News / Athlon Sports / January 28

Bengals Announce Tee Higgins News on Wednesday

The Cincinnati Bengals struggled in 2025, going just 6-11 and finishing in third place in the AFC North. It's their third straight year missing the playoffs and first time finishing with a losing record since 2020.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / January 28

Bengals Predicted to Lose Four-Time Pro Bowler to AFC North Rival

The Cincinnati Bengals went just 6-11 in 2025, finishing in third place in the AFC North. It marked the third straight season they failed to make the playoffs.

Chase Brown News / Yardbarker / January 28

Bengals' Chase Brown reveals big wish about uncertain future

Brown is currently on track to enter the final season of his rookie contract when the new league year opens in March.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

PFF Names Bengals Rookie a High Concern to Bust

With so much money tied up in so few players, the Cincinnati Bengals absolutely need to hit on their draft picks. Last year, the Bengals made six picks in the 2025 NFL Draft.