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Geno Atkins ' former trainer thinks a 2026 NFL Draft prospect profiles just like the Bengals legend. D1 Athlete founder and trainer Clif Marshall sees shades of Atkins in Navy defensive tackle Landon Robinson.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 15

Bengals take the real first swing at finding their next Geno Atkins in latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft

Replacing a Hall of Fame-caliber player is always a tall task, but the Cincinnati Bengals haven't really given a real effort to fill the shoes of Geno Atkins.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 25, 2025

Former Bengals Coach Gives Strong Hall Of Fame Endorsement For Geno Atkins

Geno Atkins has his name in the mix with 127 other candidates to go into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next August. The former Bengals defensive tackle mauled offenses throughout the 2010s and got a ringing endorsement to make the Hall from his former defensive coordinator, Mike Zimmer.

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The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 100 yards AND a touchdown in the same game multiple times can you name in five minutes?

The 'Rushing-TD champions since 1990' quiz

The 'NFL rushing champions' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 24, 2025

Pro Football Hall of Fame Modern-Era nominees for 2026 class has one of the greatest Bengals of all-time in pristine company

Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins is a nominee to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A fourth-round pick of the Bengals during the 2010 NFL Draft, Atkins was a two-time All-Pro and eight-time Pro Bowler during his 11-year NFL career.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 24, 2025

Nine Former Bengals on List of 128 Nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026

CINCINNATI – The NFL announced 128 modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The list features nine former Cincinnati Bengals, including Willie Anderson, who has been a finalist each of the last four seasons.

Shemar Stewart gets Geno Atkins’ old jersey number

The Bengals first-round pick will be wearing No. 97. The Cincinnati Bengals went with Shemar Stewart at No. 17 in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and he’ll be rocking No.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 28, 2024

Top NFL Draft prospect Johnny Newton takes comparison to Bengals great to heart

Growing up in St. Petersburg, FL, Johnny Newton idolized the play of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Warren Sapp. The future Hall of Fame

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / January 12, 2024

PFWA names Trey Hendrickson the 2023 Cincinnati Bengals MVP

Since joining the Bengals as an unrestricted free agent in 2021, Trey Hendrickson’s 39.5 total sacks are the fifth most in the NFL. The Cincinnati Chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America has named Trey Hendrickson the 2023 Cincinnati Bengals MVP.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 23, 2021

Former Bengals All-Pro DT Geno Atkins visiting with Seahawks

Former Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro defensive tackle Geno Atkins is visiting with the Seattle Seahawks Monday.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor downplays Ja'Marr Chase drop issues

Bengals rookie DE Joseph Ossai to undergo season-ending knee surgery

Bengals to sign DE Noah Spence

The top NFL pass-rushing duos of the sack era

The 'Rookie QBs with multiple 300-yard games' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / June 4, 2021

Multiple teams interested in former Bengals DT Geno Atkins

Multiple teams reportedly remain interested in former Bengals DT Geno Atkins

Atkins spent 11 seasons with the Bengals, making the Pro Bowl eight times. He was a first-team All-Pro in 2012, 2015 and 2016.

The top NFL pass-rushing duos of the sack era

The 'Rookie QBs with multiple 300-yard games' quiz

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / March 19, 2021

Bengals release Pro Bowl defensive tackle Geno Atkins

Atkins' release comes as several teams across the NFL continue to cut players in an attempt to get under the 2021 salary cap. The 32-year-old played in just eight games last season due to a shoulder injury.

Bengals re-sign RB Samaje Perine to two-year deal

Bengals to sign former Steelers CB Mike Hilton

Bengals to sign veteran OT Riley Reiff

Bengals trade backup QB Ryan Finley to Texans

Former Bengals WR A.J. Green, Cardinals agree to one-year deal worth up to $8.5 million

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / March 8, 2021

Geno Atkins' future with Bengals 'a fluid situation'

Bengals exec: Geno Atkins' future with team 'a fluid situation'

Atkins has two seasons left on the extension he signed with the Bengals in 2018. The 32-year-old played in just eight games last season due to a shoulder injury and is a candidate to be cut.

Bengals reportedly 'locked in' on Penei Sewell for No. 5 pick in 2021 NFL Draft

The highest-profile free agent for every NFL team

The 'Last QB each NFL team selected in the first round' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / December 16, 2020

Bengals Pro Bowl DT Geno Atkins (shoulder) out for season

The lingering shoulder injury that cost Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins the entire first quarter of the season will also prematurely end his campaign.

Seven-time Pro Bowl WR A.J. Green doesn't expect to return to Bengals next year?

Andy Dalton, wife Jordan have great exchange after TD pass

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The 'Cincinnati Bengals head coaches' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / October 9, 2020