Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 24

Bengals Announce Retired Fan-Favorite Player as a 2026 Ruler of the Jungle

The Bengals are welcoming back a key member of the 2021 Super Bowl team as Ruler of the Jungle for Week 4 of the 2026 season. C.J. Uzomah just retired as a Bengal today and will lead the big cheer against the Jaguars.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 24

Three Cincinnati Bengals Who Solidified Their Spot on the 53-Man Roster in Preseason Game vs. Bears

The Cincinnati Bengals have to trim their roster from 89 – following the release of offensive lineman Cody Ford – to 53 by 6 p.m. Sunday. Monday afternoon before practice, head coach Zac Taylor said anybody who plays in the preseason finale Friday night at Philadelphia should not feel as though they are a lock to make the 53-man roster.

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C.J. Uzomah News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

7-year Bengals tight end announces retirement from NFL

Former Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah is calling it a career. Uzomah will officially retire as a member of the Bengals, according to Ari Meirov.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Joe Burrow News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Bengals cut Joe Burrow protector after appearing in 50 games since 2023

The Cincinnati Bengals are currently gearing up for their preseason finale on Friday evening on the road vs the Philadelphia Eagles. The Bengals are hoping to keep Joe Burrow healthy this year after injuries riddled his 2025 season and killed any realistic chance the team had of competing.

Cody Ford News / Pro Football Rumors / August 24

Bengals To Release OL Cody Ford

Offensive line depth has emerged as a concern for the Bengals as roster cuts approach. Cody Ford has been an important figure in that regard for the past three years, but he is headed to free agency.

Dylan Fairchild News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 24

Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Lineman Named Top 2026 Breakout Candidate

The Bengals have a few young players who could pop this coming season, including a key factor along the offensive line. Pro Football Focus's Gordon McGuiness rolled with Dylan Fairchild as his Bengals breakout projection.

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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.

Orlando Brown News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Bengals Player Profile: Orlando Brown Jr. looking to prove Cincinnati’s new investment in him a wise decision

Orlando Brown Jr. has had his fair share of ups and downs in his three years with the Cincinnati Bengals, but after signing a relatively inexpensive extension this offseason, he’s not going anywhere.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 24

3 major roster decisions loom large for the Cincinnati Bengals before final cuts are due

A couple competitions still linger large on the Cincinnati Bengals’ roster, and a numbers game needs to be settled. It may take the entire week to determine who makes it through at these positions.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Bengals’ 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season

The Cincinnati Bengals have reached the final stretch of the preseason with momentum, clarity and a difficult set of roster decisions. At 2-0, Cincinnati has watched its depth players repeatedly make winning plays.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 24

Bengals, Zac Taylor Turning Heads With 'Toughest Camp' in Recent Memory

The Cincinnati Bengals have had one of the more high-powered offenses in the league for the last few years, with Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase leading the charge.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / August 24

25YO Former Joe Burrow Successor Who Saw 3 Coaches Fired, Set for Seventh CFB Season With Fourth Team as Starter

When Max Johnson arrived at LSU in early 2020 as a mid-year enrollee, the program was still basking in the glory of Joe Burrow’s national championship run.

Cashius Howell News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Why Bengals Rookie Cashius Howell Didn't Play Against Bears

The Cincinnati Bengals came away with a 27-9 win in their Week 2 preseason matchup against the Chicago Bears. The Bengals’ first-team players didn’t see the field, as the team rolled out an all-backup roster, including notable rookies like Colbie Young and Tacario Davis, who got a taste of NFL action last night.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / August 23

Bengals Could Pursue T Addition

Orlando Brown Jr. and Amarius Mims are set to reprise their roles as the Bengals’ starting offensive tackles in 2026. Veteran Cody Ford is also in the fold, and he has handled swing tackle duties throughout his three-year Cincinnati tenure.

Joe Burrow News / EssentiallySports / August 23

'You Make It Worse': Bengals Legend Rips Joe Burrow for Creating Unnecessary Controversy

Joe Burrow is the 2019 Heisman Trophy winner, and with that, he entered the NFL with many expectations of gathering more laurels under his name. Yet, the last six seasons didn’t go as per the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback’s plans.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23

What Bengals’ Zac Taylor said about Joe Burrow’s ‘now or never’ Super Bowl ultimatum

There is a sense of urgency surrounding the Cincinnati Bengals ahead of the 2026 season. Bengals fans are hungry for some playoff success, especially after adding multiple defensive players this offseason.

Cincinnati Bengals News / QBFanCentral / August 23

Colin Cowherd criticises ‘Poor’ owner Mike Brown, questions Joe Burrow’s place with the Bengals

Joe Burrow has established himself as one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, but questions about the support around him in Cincinnati continue to grow. Fox Sports analyst Colin Cowherd has now aimed at Bengals owner Mike Brown, calling him the “cheapest owner” while questioning whether Burrow should stay in Cincinnati.

Boye Mafe News / A to Z Sports / August 23

Bengals Player Profile: Boye Mafe is Cincinnati’s next bet on a star pass rusher

Boye Mafe has delivered when granted starting snaps before. He has no one in front of him from turning more pressures into takedowns. We’re five days away from the Cincinnati Bengals’ preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / August 23

ESPN's No. 1 Receiver Room Ranking Raises the Bar for the Bengals' Offense in 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals will look to build on one of the NFL’s most talented offenses heading into the 2026 season. The Bengals built their identity around their offense, which has consistently been one of the team’s biggest strengths.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / August 22

Colin Cowherd rips Bengals: 'Their best scout appears to be Joe Burrow'

Cowherd ripped the Bengals' ownership and personnel department for their continued failure to build a complete roster around Burrow. He eventually landed one particularly embarrassing blow.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow 'trying to manifest' a Super Bowl run

Zac Taylor reveals what separates Joe Burrow from other quarterbacks

Ja’Marr Chase had words for Bears CB Jaylon Johnson after joint practice

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Tee Higgins News / TWSN / August 21

Tee Higgins Singles Out Two Rising Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receivers

The Cincinnati Bengals are getting ready for their second week of preseason action as they take on the Chicago Bears on Saturday, August 22. Ahead of the game, head coach Zac Taylor already said that the starters would not play.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / August 21

Dalton Risner sends warning to NFL about Bengals defense

According to Risner, Cincinnati may now feature enough talent on defense to finally help Burrow notch the one win that has eluded him since the signal-caller entered the league as the first overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft.

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Bengals WR Dohnte Meyers chasing NFL breakthrough

Bengals rookie leaves team, presumably to pursue acting career

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Joe Burrow News / Yardbarker / August 20

Bengals QB Joe Burrow 'trying to manifest' a Super Bowl run

Joe Burrow is done treating a Cincinnati Bengals championship as something that can always wait another season.

Zac Taylor reveals what separates Burrow from other quarterbacks

Broncos sign safety Taylor Rapp to add depth for secondary

Sam LaPorta's injury is troubling for the Detroit Lions

Cowboys RT could be on hot seat after Brian Schottenheimer comments

Ravens WR takes a shot at former coach John Harbaugh

Vita Vea makes feelings on Todd Bowles clear after accepting extension

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20

Three NFL quarterbacks primed to deliver their best seasons yet

Not every career year comes with career-high passing totals. For these three NFL quarterbacks, 2026 could be defined by winning more games, correcting old problems and finally receiving a little help from the rest of the roster.

Justin Herbert facing familiar problems after latest Chargers injuries

Analyst casts doubt on Ravens, endorses unlikely AFC threat

Giants’ Najee Harris signing raises an obvious Cam Skattebo question

Second act: Which 2026 NFL coordinator hires could earn another HC job next offseason?

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