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Cincinnati Bengals Top 2026 Player Position Battles Entering Training Camp

The full Bengals roster has reported for training camp in the hot July/August sun outside and inside Paycor Stadium. It's a huge few weeks for not only the stars, but also names down the roster fighting for a spot on the final team or aiming to rise the depth chart.

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Projecting the Cincinnati Bengals' 53-Man Roster as Training Camp Begins

The Cincinnati Bengals will hold their first training camp practice on Wednesday, which means the race is one to see which 53 players will make the initial roster.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Ja'Marr Chase's Toughest Cornerback to Face Gets Record New Contract

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase has faced plenty of top-tier cornerbacks over his five seasons in the NFL so far. From cornerbacks like Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay, Carlton Davis, Jaire Alexander, and Patrick Surtain, all have made their names known in the NFL and have gone head-to-head with Chase.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 28

Denzel Ward's Record Extension Just Raised Price for Two Bengals Stars

DJ Turner II and Dax Hill were given even more reason to feel good about the cornerback market on Tuesday. The Cleveland Browns agreed to a two-year, $62.2 million extension with Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

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Can you name the NFL quarterbacks who have the most games with at least four passing touchdowns without an interception?

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 28

Cincinnati Bengals Veterans at Risk of Losing Their Starting Jobs

The Cincinnati Bengals open training camp Wednesday with seemingly few position battles among the starters. All 11 starters are back on offense, which is rarity.

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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.

Duke Tobin News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / July 28

'Don’t Agree With Your Question': Duke Tobin Shuts Down Bengals’ OL Depth Concerns at Camp

With the NFL season nearing, Cincinnati Bengals GM Duke Tobin’s candid admission hinted that he wouldn’t be scratching his head over the team’s offensive line.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 28

Bengals' Under-the-Radar Position Battle Deserves More Attention

The Cincinnati Bengals have a lot of storylines to follow as the offseason continues and training camp begins. With training camp starting on Wednesday, there are a few position battles to monitor.

Joe Burrow News / Athlon Sports / July 28

The Under-the-Radar Cincinnati Bengals Rookie Who Could Protect Joe Burrow's Future

The Cincinnati Bengals enter training camp after putting together an impressive 2026 NFL Draft class filled with rookies who could push for immediate roles.

Dexter Lawrence News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 28

Why Dexter Lawrence II Trade Just Gained More Value For Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals' deal to bring in Dexter Lawrence for the 10th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft just gained even more value. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday that Philadelphia is signing star defensive tackle Jalen Carter to a new market-setting contract extension.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / July 28

3 Cincinnati Bengals Players With the Most to Prove During Training Camp

The Cincinnati Bengals completely revamped their defense after a disappointing 2025 season. Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe and Bryan Cook headline the veteran additions, while Cashius Howell and Tacario Davis provide more young talent.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Andrei Iosivas, Charlie Jones or Colbie Young: Who Will Win the Cincinnati Bengals' WR3 Job?

Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins have given the Cincinnati Bengals one of the NFL's best starting wide receiver duos. While the Bengals enter the 2026 season with the top two spots in their wide receiver room secure, the third wide receiver spot remains unanswered.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 28

Joe Burrow Tops Ranking of Every First Round Pick Since 2020; Where did Other Bengals Land?

The Bengals draft track record this decade has been inconsistent, with cornerstones such as Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase taken back-to-back years, followed by average to disappointing players taken on defense.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Zac Taylor Reveals the Reason the Cincinnati Bengals Re-Signed Joe Flacco

After Joe Burrow went down in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season with a toe injury, the Cincinnati Bengals were left with an impossible situation of trying to keep the offense stable for the duration that Burrow was out.

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McKinnley Jackson News / A to Z Sports / July 28

Bengals Player Profile: McKinnley Jackson feeling all the pressure after several additions at defensive tackle

Very few players on the Cincinnati Bengals’ 90-man roster have as much pressure on them as McKinnley Jackson has on his shoulders. Jackson needs a spectacular camp and preseason to stand out in a suddenly deep position.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 28

Bengals Rookie Credits D-Line Coach for Training During Offseason

In order to improve the defensive line following last season's struggles, the Bengals not only added veterans to the unit but rookies as well. After taking Cashius Howell in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Bengals selected Landon Robinson in the seventh as a developmental prospect for D-line coach Jerry Montgomery.

DJ Turner News / A to Z Sports / July 28

ESPN analyst sheds light on why the Bengals need to be ready to give out their next big contract to DJ Turner II

Cornerback DJ Turner II is the Cincinnati Bengals’ logical top priority for a contract extension before the 2026 regular season begins. The 25-year-old is coming off the best season of his career, and ESPN NFL analyst Benjamin Solak projects Turner will command top-10 cornerback money on his upcoming deal.