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'I Dominated Today' - Orlando Brown Jr. Bounces Back in Bears Practice Following Preseason Struggles

All eyes are on Orlando Brown Jr. and the Bengals offensive line right now. The Bengals' top left tackle is a skeleton key for Cincinnati to reach its top offensive ceiling, and radio play-by-play voice Dan Hoard gave a detailed update on how he fared on Thursday against Chicago.

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Bengals Player Profile: Dax Hill finds his true position at the perfect time

The Cincinnati Bengals witnessed Dax Hill looking right at home late last year as the cornerback opposite of DJ Turner II. They’d love to have him there for the next few years on a new deal, but the former first-round pick may be playing out the end of his contract first.

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.

Joe Burrow News / Trade Talk Sports / August 21

Joe Burrow Puts Pressure on Bengals to Win This Year

There is a lot riding on the upcoming 2026-27 NFL season for Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals. After three straight years of missing the playoffs in Burrow’s prime, the pressure on the Bengals to not just get back to the postseason, but to compete for a Super Bowl is immense.

Dohnte Meyers News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 21

Dohnte Meyers Checks Another Box in Bid to Make Bengals Roster

Dohnte Meyers has exceeded expectations as he attempts to crack the Bengals final roster this season. The wide receiver added to his offseason accomplishments by making an electric kick return during a joint practice with the Chicago Bears that likely would have been a touchdown in a live game.

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 rookie leaves team, presumably to pursue acting career

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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.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 21

Bengals Offensive Line Reveling in Defensive Line's Strong Outing Against Bears

The Bengals' defensive line looked as advertised against the Chicago Bears' starting offensive line during Thursday's joint practice. Dalton Risner spoke with WLWT reporter Jaron May and confirmed the struggles the offensive line has faced from the defensive trenches this offseason.

Cashius Howell News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 21

Cashius Howell Praises Bengals Defense After Strong Finish vs Bears in Joint Practice

Cincinnati Bengals rookie defensive end Cashius Howell has seen plenty of growth in Cincinnati's defense throughout training camp. Thursday's joint practice against the Chicago Bears was another example of that growth.

Joe Burrow News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Ja'Marr Chase Sends Out Blunt Message to Bengals After Joe Burrow Scuffle

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase had plenty to say following the scuffle involving Joe Burrow and the Chicago Bears during Thursday’s joint practice session.

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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.

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Joe Burrow News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20

Joe Burrow says he is trying to ‘manifest’ a Super Bowl

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is not shying away from high expectations this season. In fact, he has a reason for putting them out into the world.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 20

Closing Time was Losing Time for Bengals in 2025, but Defense Authors Emphatic Ending to Joint Practice with Bears

Thursday’s joint practice between the Cincinnati Bengals and Chicago Bears finished, fittingly, with a finish. With the Bears starting offense trying to put together a two-minute drive against the Bengals starting defense, it was a colossal mismatch.

Cincinnati Bengals 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

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20

Bengals’ Dexter Lawrence shows why Cincinnati traded for him by making Caleb Williams’ life hell

The Cincinnati Bengals are destined to get back to the playoffs this season, and they made some big moves during the offseason to help them. One of the first moves was trading for Dexter Lawrence to improve their defense, and it’s safe to say that the investment is paying off fairly well.

Landon Robinson News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 20

Bengals Rookie Landon Robinson Turning Heads With Surprise Fullback Role

Cincinnati Bengals rookie Landon Robinson is finding another way to make his mark during his first NFL training camp. The defensive tackle got a real look at fullback during Tuesday's practice, lining up in the backfield on a short-yardage play.

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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

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