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Bengals lose rookie UDFA in the middle of the preseason to something completely out of their control

A rookie undrafted free agent signing of the Cincinnati Bengals has officially left the team. Cornerback Ceyair Wright, who was signed following the 2026 NFL Draft out of Nebraska, has been placed on the Exempt/Left Squad list.

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Bengals Sign Local Cornerback, Get 2026 Training Camp Roster Back to Full Strength

The Bengals got their training camp roster back to 90 men on Saturday by adding a local talent. Former Cincinnati cornerback Matthew McDoom is joining the team amidst Ceyair Wright's exit.

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Bengals veteran DT B.J. Hill cleared to start practicing

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill passed a physical exam and was cleared to return to practice Saturday. The 31-year-old veteran was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list on July 25 following offseason ankle surgery.

Evan McPherson News / A to Z Sports / August 15

Bengals Player Profile: Evan McPherson looks to build off his bounce back season

The Cincinnati Bengals managed nine wins during Evan McPherson’s worst year as a pro. They only won six games last year when he was one of the most accurate kickers in the league.

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Bengals Star Activated Off PUP List, Returning to Practice During 2026 Training Camp

The Bengals are returning a key piece of the defensive line for Saturday's practice and beyond. Cincinnati announced that B.J. Hill is being taken off the physically unable to perform list and will start practicing this afternoon.

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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.

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Ja'Marr Chase Makes Bold Prediction About Bengals Star After 10 Training Camp Practices

The Cincinnati Bengals acquired Dexter Lawrence this spring to transform their defense. Over several weeks in training camp, it appears the star defensive tackle is already making the Bengals' offense better, too.

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Analyst Defends Bengals Offensive Line, Touts Them as Borderline Top 10 Unit

The offensive line has plagued the Bengals as a main weakness of the team throughout Joe Burrow's career, that should change this season though. The unit is set to return with all five starters from last year after they emerged with their best play in years for the back-half of last season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / August 14

Is The Cincinnati Bengals’ Offense Transforming?

When most NFL fans think about the Cincinnati Bengals’ offense, Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and the high-flying passing attack typically come to mind.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / August 14

Joe Burrow’s Offseason Work Could Unlock Colbie Young’s Potential

As the Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2026 NFL season with immense expectations, there were changes in numerous areas on the team that needed to happen. The Bengals' offense has already become an established unit at the top, yet that hasn't stoppedJoe Burrow from putting more effort into the offseason to further unify the unit.

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AFC Notes: Cashius Howell, Ethan Pocic, Ja’Kobi Lane, Bengals, Ravens

Bengals second-round DE Cashius Howell has made a strong first impression so far during training camp. Howell slid to the second round because of questions about his lack of arm length and being undersized.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Total Pro Sports / August 14

Cincinnati Bengals Expected To Cut 'Explosive' Wide Receiver In Difficult Roster Move

The Cincinnati Bengals opened their preseason with a win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday. While winning feels great, the real focus was on the players battling to make the final regular-season roster.

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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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Winners and Losers From Bengals’ Preseason Win Over Lions

The Cincinnati Bengals opened their preseason with a 16-14 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night at Paycor Stadium. Final score isn't what matters in August football, but the game did provide valuable information about the Bengals' roster and the competition within it.

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Bengals Secondary Stars Ranked Among Top 20 Players at Their Positions

The Pro Football Focus team dropped its 2026 secondary positional rankings recently, and two Bengals cracked the top 32 at their respective spots. One is a homegrown pick in DJ Turner II, and the other is a brand-new Bengals player but a Cincinnati native in Bryan Cook.

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'Dream Come True' - Colbie Young Knocks Out Opening Game Jitters as Rookie Climb Continues

Colbie Young got the first-game jitters out of the way on Thursday night. Cincinnati's fourth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft is trying to carve out a role in the Bengals' offense and ended up as one of the team's leading receivers on Thursday night.

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Joe Burrow reacts to the Jayden Daniels-LSU drama

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has weighed in on the drama between Jayden Daniels and LSU. Burrow was asked Thursday about the dispute between Daniels and the Tigers, reportedly over the team’s decision to issue Daniels’ No.

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Joe Burrow shares his two cents on LSU-Jayden Daniels drama

Joe Burrow was less than thrilled to share his opinion about the legal tug-of-war between Jayden Daniels and LSU, concerning the Tigers' giving Daniels' No. 5 jersey to another player.

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