Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Trey Hendrickson News / Sporting News / November 1

Trey Hendrickson headlines trio of Bengals receiving trade interest ahead of NFL deadline

Trey Hendrickson and two other Bengals players are drawing trade interest.

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The 'NFL all-time rushing leaders' quiz

In NFL history, 32 players have rushed for 10,000 or more yards over the course of their careers. How many of the 32 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

The 'Single-season rushing record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Multiple 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 1

Bengals Receiving Calls From Several Teams About Three Players

Dianna Russini reports that the Bengals have received trade calls from multiple teams, including the 49ers, Colts, Eagles, Lions, and Rams. She adds that these trade calls revolve around LB Logan Wilson, who recently requested a trade, as well as CB Cam Taylor-Britt and DE Trey Hendrickson.

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

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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.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Joe Flacco News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 1

Bengals Planning To Start QB Joe Flacco

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Bengals are planning to start QB Joe Flacco on Sunday, “barring something unforeseen.” Flacco suffered the injury late in the loss to the Jets, leaving the game before re-entering later.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / November 1

No Burrow, No Problem: Ja'Marr Chase is still the Bengals’ game-changer

It doesn’t matter who’s throwing him the football -- Ja'Marr Chase is a problem. Whether it’s Joe Flacco or Jake Browning under center for Cincinnati in Week 9, the Bengals’ best shot to knock off the Bears rests in the hands of one of the most dominant wide receivers in football.

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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

Trey Hendrickson News / A to Z Sports / November 1

The Lions are among teams who have called the Bengals about multiple players including Trey Hendrickson

The NFL trade deadline is just days away, and Detroit Lions fans are all curious to see what their team will do or if they will do anything at all. On Friday, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he didn't believe the Lions would make a move, but that it didn't mean they wouldn't.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 1

Film Breakdown: Bengals' Offense Stumbled a Bit, Still Took Advantage of Jets' Shortcomings

Joe Flacco is taking "pass it to the Italians" buddy ball to a truly bizarre extreme. On Sunday, Ja'Marr Chase received 19 targets, certainly a healthy amount, but I suppose it isn't ridiculous to go after him like that.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / November 1

Forgotten Bengals draft pick could be just the spark they need on defense

The Cincinnati Bengals have had a dubious record in the draft over the last half-decade or so. One of their two third-round picks from 2024 has just requested to be traded or released, and the other has yet be active for a single game this season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Talk / October 31

Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins can make history in different ways

When the Bengals host the Bears on Sunday, Cincinnati's top two receiver have a chance to make history, in different ways. Via NBC Sports research, another 10-or-more catch day from Ja'Marr Chase would make him only the second player in league history to have 10 or more catches in four straight games.

Joe Flacco News / Pro Football Rumors / October 31

Bengals QB Joe Flacco trending toward playing vs. Bears

The Bengals’ chances of sticking close enough to the playoff race for an eventual, hopeful Joe Burrow late-season return took a huge hit on Sunday, when the team gave the Jets their first win of the season.

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The 'NFL quarterback all-time wins leaders' quiz

Trey Hendrickson News / Stripe Hype / October 31

Bengals’ Week 9 hopes take major hit with Trey Hendrickson injury update

The Cincinnati Bengals fumbled their chance to take charge in the AFC North with a disappointing loss to the Jets of all teams. That means it's really important that they flip the script in Week 9 and get a win against the Bears.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 31

Bengals Injury Report: Zac Taylor, Joe Flacco relay similar messages about Sunday as Bears declare 4 players out

The Cincinnati Bengals are through with practice leading up to Week 9's matchup against the Chicago Bears, and two of their most important players are set to be game-time decisions for Sunday.

McKinnley Jackson News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 31

McKinnley Jackson's Trade Request, the Bengals' Dismissal of it and What's Next

CINCINNATI – The timing of McKinnley Jackson’s trade request was as odd as the unserious nature with which the Cincinnati Bengals addressed it. Jackson’s request came just days after veteran Mike Pennel requested – and was granted – his release so he could return to play for his former team, the Kansas City Chiefs.

Sean Clifford News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 31

Bengals Announce Two Roster Moves

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they activated DE Cedric Johnson from injured reserve and signed QB Sean Clifford from their practice squad to the active

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / October 31

Bengals' Joe Flacco gives promising injury update ahead of Bears game

Joe Flacco practiced in full on Thursday, and he sounded confident about his availability while speaking with reporters on Friday.

10 NFL trade targets: Who the Cowboys, Steelers and others could add before the 2025 deadline

Could Colts acquire Bengals' Trey Hendrickson ahead of trade deadline?

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The 25 worst trades in the history of the NFL

The 'Oldest 300-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / October 31

Bengals trade rumors imply painful exit for team captain before deadline

The Cincinnati Bengals are on a collision course to make their defense even worse unless they do something drastic around the NFL trade deadline. They rank dead-last in points and total yards allowed per game.

Trey Hendrickson News / Yardbarker / October 31