Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 15

Bengals Stars Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins May Get Opportunity for Big Game vs Steelers

The Bengals play the Steelers on Thursday night with hopes of ending a four-game losing streak. Cincinnati believes that veteran quarterback Joe Flacco should be able to maximize their talent at wide receiver.

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How many of the players to lead their NFL teams in touchdown catches can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Trey Hendrickson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 15

Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson questionable for Week 7 with hip injury

The Cincinnati Bengals are preparing for one of the biggest games of the year in Week 7. After a loss against the Green Bay Packers in Week 6, Zac Taylor and Co.

Trey Hendrickson News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 15

Bengals Not Ruling Out Defensive End Trey Hendrickson for Steelers Game

CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals are not ruling out defensive end Trey Hendrickson for Thursday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hendrickson is listed as “questionable” with a hip injury that originally was labeled a back injury when he was forced out of Sunday’s 27-18 loss at Green Bay.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Stripe Hype / October 15

Ja'Marr Chase hilariously responds to radical fix for Bengals' QB woes

The Cincinnati Bengals are a struggling team in the midst of a four-game losing streak, which has sucked the excitement out of their 2-0 start to the 2025 season.

Mike Gesicki News / Field Level Media / October 15

Bengals place TE Mike Gesicki (pectoral) on IR

The Cincinnati Bengals placed tight end Mike Gesicki on injured reserve Wednesday with a pectoral injury. Gesicki was injured on the team's first drive in the 27-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers, coach Zac Taylor said Monday.

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The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

Rookie Playmaker Expected to Return for Bengals Vs. Steelers

When the Cincinnati Bengals selected Shemar Stewart with the 17th-overall pick in last Spring’s NFL Draft, there was a collective groan among Who Dey Nation.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 15

Derek Carr's brother David provides huge update on his possible NFL return

While ESPN's Jeremy Fowler mentioned on Wednesday that there's currently "a scarcity of" noteworthy NFL quarterback jobs available heading into Week 7, history shows that could change on any given Sunday.

Bengals' Joe Flacco has theory about controversial trade comments from Steelers' Mike Tomlin

Steelers' Mike Tomlin has strong feelings about Browns trading Joe Flacco to Bengals

Zac Taylor responds to Mike Tomlin's comments on Joe Flacco trade

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Total Apex Sports / October 15

Cincinnati Bengals Place Star Tight End On Injured Reserve

Well, folks, if you had “the Bengals’ season gets even weirder” on your bingo card, go ahead and mark that square. The news coming out of Cincinnati is about as welcome as a skunk at a garden party.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / October 15

Bengals' latest roster move clears the way for Week 1 starter to come back into the picture ahead of TNF game vs. Steelers

The Cincinnati Bengals have placed tight end Mike Gesicki on the Reserve/Injured list. Gesicki, who has eight receptions for 61 yards this year, suffered a pectoral injury last Sunday against the Green Bay Packers and did not return to the game.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 15

Referee Report: Bengals Will Get One of League's Most Consistent Officials Thursday Against Steelers

CINCINNATI – The referee for Thursday night’s Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game is one who has consistently ranked in the middle of the pack in flags thrown.

Joe Flacco News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

Was Trading Joe Flacco a Mistake?

When the Browns traded Joe Flacco to Cincinnati, it didn’t just surprise fans — it stunned the locker room. And when the next day’s move sent starting cornerback Greg Newsome II packing in what was arguably his best season, it felt like a canary in the coal mine.

Trey Hendrickson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 15

Bengals Not Making Trey Hendrickson Available In Trade Talks Right Now

According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler, the Bengals have no current plans to trade DE Trey Hendrickson despite their 2-4 record, as they’re

Mike Gesicki News / Pro Football Rumors / October 15

Bengals place veteran TE on IR

The Bengals have placed tight end Mike Gesicki on IR with a pectoral injury.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / CBSSports.com / October 15

Ja'Marr Chase made it clear: 'I don't wanna play QB' -- but knows the Bengals offense well enough to do it

The Bengals star is catching passes from Joe Flacco at the moment but could theoretically step in if needed

NFL News / Stripe Hype / October 15

Bengals have a Week 7 breakout brewing and the league has no idea

The Cincinnati Bengals made big news ahead of Week 6 by trading for quarterback Joe Flacco. After that encouraging debut in stripes that still resulted in a loss, the Bengals could very well have a major spark on the other side of the ball in Week 7, too.

Logan Wilson News / The Forkball / October 15

Logan Wilson Reacts to Being Benched as Bengals Shake Up Defense

The Cincinnati Bengals’ defensive overhaul reached a boiling point Sunday when veteran linebacker Logan Wilson found himself benched in favor of rookie Barrett Carter.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 15

Joe Flacco has theory about trade comments from Mike Tomlin

Bengals' Joe Flacco has theory about controversial trade comments from Steelers' Mike Tomlin

Earlier in the week, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin made it known that he felt it didn't "make sense" that Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry was willing to trade quarterback Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals.

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