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Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 6

Seahawks Star Wins Offensive Player Of The Year With Lower Numbers Than Ja'Marr Chase's Triple Crown Season

A lot of Bengals fans are not happy about the voting results for Offensive Player of the Year this season compared to the 2024 season. Ja'Marr Chase won the receiving Triple Crown that year as the league leader in receiving yards, touchdowns, and catches, but didn't receive a single first-place OPOY vote en route to a third-place finish.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 6

Key Bengals Front Office Executive Linked to Vikings General Manager Opening

Bengals assistant general manager Trey Brown was mentioned as a possible candidate for the Vikings general manager job according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 6

Why Jim Schwartz Resigning Could Have Major Impact on Joe Burrow and the Bengals

Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz resigned from his position on Friday and won't coach during the 2026 season according to multiple reports including Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

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The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL quarterbacks with at least 100 career touchdown passes?

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 6

Chances Surface For Each Top Bengals NFL Draft Target To Be Available At Pick 10

The Bengals have been closely tied to a few big-time players in mock drafts so far this draft cycle, but how likely are each of the top prospects to be available at Pick 10?

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

Joe Flacco News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 6

Joe Flacco Doesn’t Want To ‘Just Sign With Anybody’ In 2026

After a wild 2025 season that saw him go from the Browns’ Week 1 starter to filling in for injured Bengals QB Joe Burrow, veteran QB Joe Flacco is set to be a free agent again this offseason.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 6

Willie Anderson Shares Honest Reaction After Hall of Fame Snub

Bengals legend Willie Anderson came up short in his quest to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Anderson was a finalist for the 2026 class and finished in the top seven vote getters.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 6

Ja'Marr Chase Notes Major Milestone He'd Give Up For A Super Bowl

Ja'Marr Chase had some quick answers ready while fielding questions from Overtime this week about his old LSU Tigers National Championship team. The Bengals star wide receiver loves that title, but he'd trade it for a Super Bowl in a heartbeat.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 6

Bengals legends end up on the wrong side of Pro Football Hall of Fame history at no fault of their own

Like it's been for 27 of the last 29 years, there will not be any former Cincinnati Bengals players enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 5

Cincinnati Bengals Legends' 2026 Pro Football Hall Of Fame Status Revealed

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 is official. A Bengal won't be getting enshrined in August. Former right tackle Willie Anderson and fellow legend Ken Anderson did not hit the required vote mark in the senior category.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 5

Cincinnati Bengals Legend Willie Anderson Gives Fans Hint About Possible Hall of Fame News

For anyone hoping that Bengals legend Willie Anderson would finally get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, don't hold your breath. It sounds like Anderson's wait is going to continue.

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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 / February 5

Hamilton County Announces Suite Furniture, Equipment Auction For Bengals Fans

Hamilton County is auctioning off Bengals-branded furniture from the team's old suite setups this offseason. The county announced Nicodemus Auction Company is sending the items to the highest bidders on Saturday, Feb.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 5

Film Shows Why Caleb Downs Is Exactly What the Bengals Are Missing on Defense

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Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 5

Bengals watch one of their polarizing rookies get picked before them in 2025 re-draft

It's going to take a lot of work for the 2025 NFL Draft to be considered a success for the Cincinnati Bengals. Demetrius Knight Jr., selected with Cincinnati's No.

Maxx Crosby News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 5

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase lowkey pitches Maxx Crosby on joining Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Bengals had another disappointing season in 2025. Cincinnati finished the regular season 6-11 after Joe Burrow’s turf toe injury put the team in a tough situation that they could not overcome.

NFL News / The SportsRush / February 5

Ja’Marr Chase Is Eager to Recruit One Pro Bowler From Las Vegas to the Bengals

The Bengals closed the 2025 season with a 6-11 record, with Joe Burrow sidelined for half the regular season due to injury. The result made one thing clear: Cincinnati needs change.

Joe Flacco News / Gridiron Heroics / February 5

‘Honestly Annoys Me’: Joe Flacco Claims Roughing Penalties Negatively Affect Games and Quarterback Position

Joe Flacco, the 41-year-old Cincinnati Bengals backup quarterback, voiced strong criticism about how roughing the passer calls have changed professional football.

Eric Henderson News / Pro Football Rumors / February 5

Commanders To Hire Eric Henderson As Defensive Run Game Coordinator/DL Coach

The Commanders’ defensive staff under new coordinator Daronte Jones is continuing to take shape. USC co-defensive coordinator Eric Henderson is set to join Washington as their defensive line coach/run game coordinator, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 4

Joe Flacco is annoyed by NFL's roughing the passer calls

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Gridiron Heroics / February 4

Bengals Predicted to ‘Create One of the Better Cornerback Tandems’ in NFL in 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals are being linked to Jaylen Watson as they prepare for an important offseason overhaul on defense. Projection models and league analysts suggest Watson would pair well with DJ Turner to form one of the better cornerback tandems in football for 2026.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase Announces Off-Field News After Fifth NFL Season

Ja'Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals fell well short of the playoffs in 2025. They finished the season 6-11 and in third place in the AFC North. It marks the third straight season the Bengals have missed the playoffs.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / February 4

Joe Burrow makes feelings on Bengals future clear after previous comments

Burrow raised eyebrows around the NFL world with comments he made in December regarding his state of mind amid another injury-riddled, lost season in Cincinnati.

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Ja'Marr Chase picks off Jared Goff with unreal grab during Pro Bowl

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Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 4

3 Bengals cut candidates entering 2026 offseason

The Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2026 offseason staring at an uncomfortable reality. Their championship window remains open, but the roster infrastructure around it is eroding.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3

Ja'Marr Chase picks off Jared Goff with unreal grab during Pro Bowl

The Cincinnati Bengals may have a budding two-way star on their roster, and his name is Ja’Marr Chase. The superstar wide receiver showed off his defensive instincts Tuesday during the Pro Bowl Games’ flag football contest at the NFL Flag Fieldhouse in San Francisco, Calif.