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Cincinnati Bengals' Orange Opener Will Mean More to Dohnte Meyers

From the CFL to the NFL was Dohnte Meyers‘ dream, and he ended up achieving it as he ended up making the 53-man roster for the Cincinnati Bengals. That was one huge step for Meyers; the next biggest step will be to play in a game.

McKinnley Jackson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

49ers Hosted DT McKinnley Jackson For Visit

The San Francisco 49ers hosted DT McKinnley Jackson for a visit Wednesday, per the NFL transaction wire. Jackson, 24, was selected in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M by the Bengals.

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The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to start at least 150 NFL games in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most QB wins by NFL franchise' quiz

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The '4,500-passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Joe Burrow News / A to Z Sports / September 2

Ja’Marr Chase joins forces in backing up Joe Burrow’s bold words about the Bengals

It’s not just Joe Burrow who senses something special about the 2026 Cincinnati Bengals. Ja’Marr Chase feels it as well, and made it clear on the first episode of his podcast, “Chasing No.

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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.

Jack Endries News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 2

Rookie Jack Endries Makes Bengals Roster Via Unexpected Path, Keeping Team's Impressive Streak Alive

The Cincinnati Bengals have a streak of 37 consecutive draft picks making the 53-man roster as rookies. Nos. 36 and 37 on that list are 2026 seventh-rounders Jack Endries and Landon Robinson.

Dohnte Meyers News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 2

Bengals rookie opens up on emotional moment after making 53-man roster

Dohnte Meyers has completed an unlikely journey to the Cincinnati Bengals’ 53-man roster, and the significance of the moment was not lost on him. The wide receiver spoke to reporters after practice following the news that he had made the team.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

DJ Turner News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

Fowler: Virtually No Chance Bengals Extend CB DJ Turner Before Week 1

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, there’s virtually no chance the Bengals and CB DJ Turner agree on a long-term extension before Week 1. He adds the

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

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The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

NFL News / TWSN / September 2

Micah Parsons Admits the Truth About Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow

Micah Parsons now plays for the Green Bay Packers, but between his time there last season and his first four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, he has gone on to face many elite quarterbacks throughout his career.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Micah Parsons stumps for Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s all-time greatness

Joe Burrow’s place amongst the best quarterbacks in the NFL is being questioned by a lot of fans. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback’s availability (or lack thereof) has led many critics to question if he truly deserves to be in the top five list.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase kicks off new podcast with huge-name first guest

Ja’Marr Chase was a limited participant in practice on Tuesday due to a knee injury. Fans of the Cincinnati Bengals, however, should not worry, as it is nothing too serious.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / September 2

Bengals Bring Back QB Josh Johnson

The Bengals released Josh Johnson on Sunday, but the team is still set to enter the season with two 40-something quarterbacks. Two days after cutting the NFL’s premier journeyman, Cincinnati re-signed him.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 1

Bengals' Dohnte Meyers, Ke'Shawn Williams Poised for Bigger Roles After Making Roster

Dohnte Meyers and Ke'Shawn Williams are two of the most pleasant surprises to come out of Bengals Training Camp in quite some time. Both had similar reactions when they found out they made the team, with Meyers revealing that he had a very emotional group facetime with his family.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins get murky injury updates from Zac Taylor

The Cincinnati Bengals are managing injuries to their top two wide receivers with less than two weeks remaining before their Sept. 13 season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Todd Monken, Bengals, Browns, Steelers

Bengals QB Joe Burrow is incredibly optimistic about this coming season and Cincinnati’s chances of returning to the Super Bowl after a three-year playoff drought.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 1

Surprise Bengals roster cut finds a new home with a familiar coach waiting for him

Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver and return specialist Charlie Jones lost a close battle to stay on the only roster he’s known. He’s found a new home with a familiar face set to coach him again.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Field Level Media / September 1

Bengals WRs Ja'Marr Chase (knee), Tee Higgins (heel) limited this week

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that his potent receiver duo of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, neither of whom practiced Tuesday, will be limited this week but should be ready for the season opener.

Tee Higgins News / TWSN / September 1

Cincinnati Bengals Provide Crucial Update on Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins

After having a bit of an injury scare during practice, the Cincinnati Bengals have received an encouraging update for Ja’Marr Chase. As for Tee Higgins, it was announced he is dealing with a heel contusion.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

Bengals Officially Sign 11 To PS Including QB Sean Clifford

The Cincinnati Bengals officially signed 11 players to their practice squad, a day after reducing their roster down to 53 players. Here’s the full squad:

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / August 31

Joe Burrow makes long-term commitment to NFL despite previous uncertainty

Burrow had one of the most unique paths to the NFL, and his story hasn’t gotten any more conventional since making it to the pros.

Burrow makes big admission about worrisome injury history

Jets make surprising decision on their backup QB

Insider explains expected Raiders' Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza decision

Vikings may have made major J.J. McCarthy call after QB decisions

Aaron Donald sends strong warning to NFL after returning to Rams

Myles Garrett has seemingly changed in a big way since joining Rams

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 31

Bengals’ biggest mistake on 53-man roster cutdown day ahead of 2026 NFL season

The Cincinnati Bengals trimmed their roster to 53 players this weekend, and the most concerning decision buried inside an otherwise strong cutdown was carrying just four linebackers into the 2026 season, a group built almost entirely around unproven youth after the team waived five linebackers in a single weekend.

Dexter Lawrence News / Yardbarker / August 31