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'Joe Burrow’s Biggest Accomplishment Ever Is Being 1–1 Against Patrick Mahomes in AFC Championship': Nick Wright Explains Why the Bengals Star Isn’t a Top-3 NFL QB

It’s officially ranking season in the NFL, and almost everyone (like league execs, from coaches to scouts, per ESPN) has Joe Burrow listed in their top 3 quarterbacks.

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Bengals' Rival Makes Big Decision That Could Impact Trey Hendrickson's Future

Trey Hendrickson's asking price might've just went up. The Steelers are finalizing a three-year, $123 million contract extension with T.J. Watt that makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history ($41 million per season).

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The 'NFL AP Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Given the year, team and position, how many of these first-year defensive standouts since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60,000 passing yard club,' quiz

The 'NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year winners' quiz

The '2025 NFL Pro Bowl starters' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / July 17

Bengals' first-round pick may try to return to college

Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart remains locked in a contract standoff with the team, and may try to do something radical if the two sides do not sort things out soon.

Shemar Stewart stands alone as NFL’s last unsigned first-round pick

Bengals dispute with Stewart could pave the way for future rookies

What happens if an NFL rookie doesn't sign his contract?

One player for every NFL team who will bounce back in 2025

The 'Multiple sacks in one NFL Conference Championship game' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 17

Big Question Looms at Key Position Group for Bengals Ahead of Training Camp

CINCINNATI --- If the Cincinnati Bengals defense is to get back on track in 2025 then many if not all areas of the defense must improve. Even though the entire defense failed last season, the cornerback room might've struggled the way for most of 2024.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / July 17

Bengals dispute with Shemar Stewart could pave the way for future rookies

The Cincinnati Bengals find themselves in a contract standoff with their 17th overall pick, and plenty of people, from owners and general managers to college players will be keeping an eye on the outcome.

Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase crowned No. 1 WR in NFL rankings

No NFL players will play on franchise tag for first time in decade

Analyst predicts how Bengals' Trey Hendrickson, Shemar Stewart sagas will end

Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper

The 'Multiple sacks in one NFL Conference Championship game' quiz

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 17

Exclusive Conversation: Joe Burrow Breaks Down Most Iconic Fits

Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow is known for his stellar play on the field, but he's also known for his love for fashion. His pregame fits have become a weekly topic during the season and in the offseason he's attended the Met Gala and Fashion Week in Paris.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 17

Bengals Named One Of NFL's Most Overrated Teams

The Bengals are one of the top Super Bowl contenders this coming season by betting odds, but The Athletic's Tony Jones isn't buying it. He named Cincinnati one of the NFL's overrated teams along with the Lions, 49ers, and Bills.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / July 17

Bengals 2025 Roster Breakdown: Cedric Johnson has late season momentum to carry over from his rookie year

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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Who is the longest-tenured coordinator for every NFL franchise?

Here are the longest-tenured offensive or defensive coordinators in every team's history.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 17

CBS Sports Ranks Zac Taylor Among Bottom Half of NFL Head Coaches

Zac Taylor checked into the middle of the pack across CBS Sports' latest NFL head coach rankings. Cody Benjamin slotted all of the head coaches ahead of the 2025 season and had Taylor at No. 18.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

The 'Most recent cycle by MLB franchise' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / July 17

Bengals trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Thursday edition

Think you can figure out which Bengals player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Bengals fans! We’re back for another day of the Cincy Jungle in-5 daily trivia game.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / July 17

Bengals get a sizable win mere days before training camp and they didn't even have to lift a finger

Two Cincinnati Bengals rookies from the club's 2025 NFL Draft class remain unsigned, but one of them may put pen-to-paper on his contract very soon. Linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr., Cincinnati's second-round pick, has yet to sign his deal along with the vast majority of other second-rounders.

Shemar Stewart News / Pro Football Rumors / July 16

Bengals, Shemar Stewart remain at impasse on rookie deal

Bengals rookies are supposed to report to the team’s facilities this coming Saturday, with Wednesday standing as the start date for training camp, so the next few days will be crucial for getting past the contract situation between the team and first-round defensive end Shemar Stewart.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / July 17

What happens if an NFL rookie doesn't sign his contract?

With rookies beginning to report to training camps, many remain unsigned. What happens if they don't? Per Spotrac, 30 of the 32 players selected in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft have yet to sign their rookie contracts.

Shemar Stewart stands alone as NFL’s last unsigned first-round pick

Analyst predicts how Bengals' Trey Hendrickson, Stewart sagas will end

Five NFL teams that should be most concerned about second-round pick holdouts

One player for every NFL team who will bounce back in 2025

The 'Multiple sacks in one NFL Conference Championship game' quiz