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Bengals can prove their fans right with under-the-radar additions from last year about to test their mettle

Atop the laundry list of grievances made by Cincinnati Bengals fans has been the team's minuscule scouting department. Cincinnati has always operated with single-digit scouts helping out director of player personnel Duke Tobin, and Tobin has consistently made it clear it's what he prefers.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 19

Cincinnati Bengals Extend Veteran Backups' Contract

The Bengals are extending Tanner Hudson's time with the team for one more season. The veteran tight end inked a one-year contract extension on Monday to roll out with Cincinnati for the 2026 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 17

One Playoff Pass Rusher Cincinnati Bengals Should Target in Free Agency

Duke Tobin was not shy when he stated that the Bengals need more talent on defense, specifically in the pass rush. Luckily for Tobin, in a playoff field littered with impending free agents on defense, there are a number of pass rushers set to hit free agency that would instantly boost the potential of what has been a lackluster unit.

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 40 touchdown passes combined in their first two seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning head coaches' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 15

Former NFL General Manager Offers Major Praise for Bengals Scouting Department

Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin spoke last week for more than 63 minutes, sharing thoughts on the season and the state of the roster. He made it clear that the team didn't have plans of expanding the scouting department.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 15

Duke Tobin, Zac Taylor Break Silence on Trey Hendrickson’s Future With the Bengals

Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson is scheduled to become a free agent this offseason. The former All-Pro is arguably the best free agent signing in team history.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 15

Duke Tobin Explains Why Cincinnati Bengals Make Zac Taylor Voice Of Franchise So Often

The Bengals aren't shy about putting head coach Zac Taylor in front of the media each season. Cincinnati wants to have one voice speak for the team during that game window, and director of player personnel Duke Tobin explained the reasoning behind that last Friday.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 14

Duke Tobin Addresses Concern That Bengals Are Wasting Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase’s Super Bowl Window

The Bengals have missed the playoffs in each of the past three seasons. They went 6-11 in 2025 and just 1-8 in the nine games Joe Burrow missed after undergoing toe surgery in September.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 13

Duke Tobin Dives Into 'Honest' Communication Line With Joe Burrow

Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin touched on plenty of topics during his hour-long press conference last week, including the line of communication with Joe Burrow.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 11

Cincinnati Bengals Must Back Up Their Words With Action This Offseason

Following Duke Tobin's press conference, the feel around the Bengals is roughly the same as it was even before Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin met with the media for a rare appearance on Friday.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 10

Duke Tobin Makes It Clear: Bengals Will Address Major Weakness This Offseason

During Duke Tobin's press conference on Friday, many questions rightfully revolved around what exactly the plan is to fix a Bengals defense that has derailed back-to-back seasons.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 9

Three Takeaways From Duke Tobin on Fixing the Bengals and Maximizing Joe Burrow’s Window

The Bengals struggled in 2025, finishing 6-11 and missing the playoffs for a third-straight year. Their struggles led to Bengals Director of Player Personnel meeting with the media for 63 minutes and 18 seconds on Friday afternoon.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Field Level Media / January 5

Bengals retaining coach Zac Taylor, personnel chief Duke Tobin

The Cincinnati Bengals are bringing back head coach Zac Taylor and director of player personnel Duke Tobin despite missing the playoffs for a third straight season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / January 5

Bengals To Retain Zac Taylor, Duke Tobin

The Bengals will have stability on the sidelines and in the front office for 2026. Head coach Zac Taylor and player personnel director Duke Tobin are officially safe.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 5

Bengals Bringing Back HC Zac Taylor & Exec Duke Tobin

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Bengals are bringing back HC Zac Taylor and director of player personnel Duke Tobin for the 2026 season. While the Bengals won’t move on from Taylor or Tobin this offseason, they could look to make changes on the defensive staff after another rough season on that side of the ball.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / December 16

Bengals’ Duke Tobin Not On Hot Seat; Zac Taylor Likely To Be Retained For 2026

The Bengals have plunged into an ignominious place, being set to miss three straight playoff brackets in Joe Burrow‘s 20s. The team’s status received additional scrutiny after some puzzling comments from the superstar quarterback last week.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / December 16

Bengals have seemingly already made Taylor, Tobin decisions

Bengals have seemingly already made Zac Taylor, Duke Tobin decisions

The fact that the Bengals will miss the playoffs for a third straight season understandably has some wondering if team ownership could part ways with HC Taylor and/or with director of player personnel/de facto GM Tobin.

Another wasted season should lead to major changes for Bengals

Bengals QB Joe Burrow expands on viral comments regarding fun and football

Bengals make inexplicable Joe Burrow decision after playoff elimination

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'Yearly NFL passing leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / November 23

Bengals’ Duke Tobin on hot seat?

Duke Tobin has served as the Bengals‘ director of player personnel and de facto general manager since 2002. Despite his lengthy tenure, Tobin’s job security may be in doubt.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / November 16

Duke Tobin's dereliction of duty cost Bengals dearly (again) in Week 11

To Who Dey Nation and the Cincinnati Bengals fandom at large: I know we're hurting right now. I feel powerless. What are we to do in the wake of another abysmal loss in Week 11?

Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Duke Tobin Might Finally Be On the Hot Seat for the Bengals

Duke Tobin has been the Director of Player Personnel for the Cincinnati Bengals since 1999. In that time, he’s seen plenty of success and, more recently, some struggles in drafting players for the most patient organization in professional sports.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / November 6

Bengals' rookie-driven offensive line upgrade may save Duke Tobin's job

The Cincinnati Bengals scored 80 points over the previous two games and still managed to lose. That is what happened, and that is what everyone is seizing on.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / October 26

Bengals need to fire Duke Tobin yesterday after Week 8 debacle

Think about this. The Cincinnati Bengals and GM-who-doesn't-actually-hold-the-title-of-GM Duke Tobin almost didn't have Trey Hendrickson stick around for the 2025 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / August 19

Bengals preseason proves Duke Tobin made a major mistake on defense

The song remains the same for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2025 season. Joe Burrow and their dominant passing game will keep them an exciting, competitive team, but they will not be able to compete with the likes of Kansas City, Buffalo, and Baltimore due to their terrible defense.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / July 18

Bengals announce three assistant GM promotions

The Bengals promoted Steven Radicevic, Mike Potts, and Trey Brown to assistant general manager under director of player personnel and de facto general manager Duke Tobin.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 25

Bengals Exec Duke Tobin Says Ja’Marr Chase Will Be Highest Paid Non-QB

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase is entering the final year of his deal in 2025, making him a prime extension candidate this offseason. Cincinnati director of player personnel Duke Tobin was very direct when talking about what an extension for Chase will look like, saying he will be the highest-paid non-QB in the NFL.