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Entering training camp, one of the biggest starting jobs that remained open for the Cincinnati Bengals that they need to solve surrounds the starting job for the nickel cornerback spot.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / July 17

Bengals Player Profile: Josh Newton transitioning from possible starter to fighting off roster bubble

Josh Newton is entering a crucial third season in the Cincinnati Bengals’ cornerback room. He feels like a true coin-flip to stick around just one year after he was pushing for starting reps.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 26, 2025

Bengals Cornerback Mic'd Up For Practice Ahead of Monday Night Football Clash With Broncos

Josh Newton got the Mic'd Up honors at Bengals practice recently as he and the team try to rebound from a 48-10 loss to Minnesota this past weekend. Newton got some extended run in the game after Cam Taylor-Britt was kept out of the contest due to injury.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 10, 2025

Bengals 2025 Roster Breakdown: Josh Newton eyeing starting job after inspiring end to rookie season

Bengals roster breakdown is back! During the 99 days leading up to Cincinnati’s regular season opener against the Cleveland Browns, the player with the matching jersey number as days remaining will become the day’s highlighted player.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 23, 2025

Fearless Young Bengals Cornerback Josh Newton Gets Direct with Quarterback Joe Burrow

CINCINNATI – This was supposed to be a Joe Burrow story. Then Josh Newton intercepted it. No, Newton didn’t get his hands on a Burrow pass during the first practice of Cincinnati Bengals training camp.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / June 20, 2025

Bengals CB Josh Newton in line for starting role?

Mike Hilton remains unsigned deep into the offseason, leaving the Bengals in line for a new starting slot corner. The team appears set to turn to an internal option to take over first-team duties on the inside.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 17, 2025

Josh Newton Posts '91 Loading' About Trey Hendrickson Negotiations

Reports are flying around that Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals are back trying to negotiate a new deal and cornerback Josh Newton added more intrigue to the situation by posting "91 Loading" on X this morning.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 4, 2025

NFL Fines Another Cincinnati Bengals Player for a Violent Gesture

CINCINNATI – Cornerback Josh Newton is the latest Cincinnati Bengals player to receive a fine for a violent gesture. The NFL fined Newton $4,885 for “unsportsmanlike conduct (violent gesture)” in the first quarter of last Saturday’s 30-24 overtime win against the Denver Broncos.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / December 7, 2024

Bengals Rookie Report Card: Jermaine Burton's door shut quickly, Josh Newton's plate filling up

A chaotic year for the Cincinnati Bengals rookie class is nearing an end. A year ago, these players were wrapping up their college careers and preparing for the busiest year of their lives.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 25, 2024

'I'm Gonna Rock Out' - Bengals Rookie Cornerback Josh Newton Fired Up for Starting Opportunity.

CINCINNATI – One of the biggest topics of conversation Monday when the Cincinnati Bengals returned from their bye week was the reappearance of the ping pong tables.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 17, 2024

Josh Newton Frames Up And Down Day Against Chicago: 'It's All A Learning Experience'

CINCINNATI — It was a peak and valley game for Bengals rookie Josh Newton Saturday across an outing where the cornerback posted five tackles, one for loss, and one pass breakup.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / August 13, 2024

Rookies lead list of highest-graded Bengals players from preseason opener

The Cincinnati Bengals benefitted from several solid performances in their 17-14 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but it's a pair of rookies who lead the list of highest-graded Bengals from the contest.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 11, 2024

Josh Newton Dives Into Decision Behind Preseason Interception

Josh Newton was one of a few Bengals rookies who made big plays on Saturday, hauling in an interception during his NFL debut. The TCU product dove into his interception moment during a 17-14 loss that also included pass breakup and two tackles.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / August 10, 2024

Josh Newton records first NFL interception in Bengals vs. Bucs

Didn’t take long for the rookie to grab his first interception. It was nearly a disastrous night for Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Josh Newton, but it turned into a special one.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / August 7, 2024

Film Room: Josh Newton has the juice

Newton adds depth to already talented cornerback position The Cincinnati Bengals continue to add young talent with tremendous upside to the secondary. Former TCU cornerback Josh Newton has excellent man-coverage skills, makeup speed, and can make tackles in the open field.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 23, 2024

Josh Newton Discusses What's Fueled His Journey to NFL: 'One Offer Coming Out of High School'

Rookie Bengals cornerback Josh Newton is getting adjusted to life in the NFL as he prepares for his first training camp. Bengals Talk's Elise Jesse caught up with the TCU product and discussed the biggest thing that's shaped him as a player to this point.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL Draft on SI / June 15, 2024

Cincinnati Bengals' Day 3 pick, Year 1 starter: CB Josh Newton

The Cincinnati Bengals' cornerback room is open for business. The pressure is on Cam Taylor-Britt and DJ Turner II to stand out as primary starters. Both young defenders have already done that to a degree.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 30, 2024

Bengals’ best rookie sleeper to make impact in 2024 NFL season

The Cincinnati Bengals entered last season with Super Bowl aspirations, yet left the year with a 9-8 record and missing the playoffs. Most of that was due to quarterback Joe Burrow having his season cut to just 10 games after he suffered a season-ending wrist injury.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 10, 2024

Bengals Day 3 draft pick was already studying tape of his future teammate before Cincinnati drafted him

Cincinnati Bengals fifth-round pick Josh Newton has only been in the Queen City for two days, and his respect for nickelback Mike Hilton is already immense.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 6, 2024

Bengals got the steal of the 2024 draft according to former Super Bowl champion

The Cincinnati Bengals used one of their six picks from the final four rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft to take former TCU cornerback Josh Newton. This caught the attention of someone who once played Newton's position on the field. 10-year NFL veteran and Super Bowl champion Will Blackmon believes Newton will end up being the steal of the draft.

Josh Newton rookie contract details with Cincinnati Bengals revealed after NFL Draft

Following Josh Newton‘s No. 149 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, his rookie contract numbers have been revealed. According to Spotrac, the former Horned Frogs star will sign a four-year rookie deal worth approximately $4.356 million.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / April 27, 2024

Cincinnati Bengas select Josh Newton in fifth round of 2024 NFL Draft

TCU cornerback Josh Newton has been selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, taken with the No. 149 overall pick. Newton was a two-time All-Big 12 selection, earning first-team honors in 2022 and second-team honors in 2023.

TCU Horned Frogs News / The 33rd Team / April 23, 2024

Josh Newton 2024 NFL Draft: Combine Results, Scouting Report For TCU CB

The 2024 NFL Draft is getting close, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information. Here's our report on Josh Newton.

Ravens Draft Target: TCU Cornerback Josh Newton

Last season, the Baltimore Ravens had an elite defense that helped take the franchise to the AFC Championship game, but NFL Free Agency has seen multiple

Raiders Draft Prospect: CB Josh Newton, TCU

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking for ways to improve their roster, and one of those ways will be through the 2024 NFL Draft. The Raiders are looking for young talent to help them push for the postseason in 2024.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / January 5, 2024

TCU DB Josh Newton declares for 2024 NFL Draft

TCU Horned Frogs defensive back Josh Newton has made a decision on the 2024 NFL Draft. He has officially decided to take his talents to the NFL. Newton took to X (formerly known as Twitter) on Friday to reveal his intentions, announcing he’ll be moving on with his football journey.