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The Bengals should make a change on defense this Sunday against the Patriots. With all of the attention focused on Joe Burrow's return, the Bengals' issues at safety have been buried for most of the week.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 3

Bengals Players, Coaches Break Down the Breakdowns on Game-Losing 58-Yard TD Against Bears

CINCINNATI – There were plenty of plays by the Cincinnati Bengals defense on Sunday to wring hands, gnash teeth and smack foreheads about. But the big one was the final one in their 47-42, comeback-turned-collapse against the Chicago Bears.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 26

Jordan Battle Notes Bengals Biggest Defensive Issue Following Disastrous Loss to Jets

Jordan Battle and the Bengals' defense got gashed up and down the field on Sunday, and he knows someone needs to step up for the team to dig out of a 3-5 hole this season.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 5

Jordan Battle Highlights Key Factors For Bengals Defense Against Lions

The Bengals are welcoming one of the top teams in the NFL on Sunday to Paycor Stadium when Detroit comes to town. Dan Campbell's squad has arguably the best offense in the NFL, ranking first in points per game (34.3) and fifth in EPA/play.

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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.

NFL News / The Predictors / September 7

Four takeaways from Bengals' 17-16 win over Browns

The Cincinnati Bengals kicked off the 2025 season with a narrow win over the Cleveland Browns in the first Battle of Ohio of the year. It wasn’t pretty — a sluggish offense and some early-game chaos — but a win is a win.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 7

Jordan Battle, Demetrius Knight Highlight Bengals Defensive Showing Against Browns

The Bengals' defense became the story of the day for Cincinnati as young playmakers like Jordan Battle and Demetrius Knight Jr. helped the unit eke out a 17-16 win on the road Sunday afternoon against Cleveland.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 1

Bengals vs. Browns NFL Week 1: Everything to know about Cincinnati's history in the Battle of Ohio

The Cincinnati Bengals will begin another regular season with a Week 1 matchup this Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Kickoff is slated for 1:00 p.m.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / August 14

3 critical Bengals roster battles to watch in preseason game vs. Commanders

The preseason football games don't count, but for the players fighting for a roster spot and snaps, it means everything. The Cincinnati Bengals have several roster battles that need to play out over the next two games.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 12

Bengals Safety Jordan Battle Snaps Joe Burrow’s ‘Insane’ Streak but Opts for Humility Over Hubris Afterward

CINCINNATI – Using the same recognition skills he had displayed about an hour earlier when he recorded the first interception of Joe Burrow in 13 Cincinnati Bengals training camp practices, safety Jordan Battle anticipated what was coming and got out in front of it.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 11

Bengals 2025 Roster Breakdown: Jordan Battle finally gets the green light to start a full season

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 30

Bengals Training Camp Day 6 Recap: Trey’s Day, Yoshi’s Hands, Battle Tested, and an ‘Embarrassing’ Skirmish

CINCINNATI – Trey Hendrickson was at Cincinnati Bengals practice for the first time in training camp, but while he’s back in the same zip code, the defensive end is not any closer to signing a new contracting, putting on a uniform and going to work.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 29

Jordan Battle Highlights Next Step Bengals Safeties Can Take During 2025 Season

Jordan Battle is in the thick of his third NFL training camp with the Cincinnati Bengals. He knows the defense needs to step up its game after ranking tied for 25th in points allowed last season.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / July 23

Bengals 53-man Roster Projection: Training camp kicks off multiple starting battles in every corner of the team

The start of Cincinnati Bengals training camp means the official countdown to the first 53-man roster. Contract disputes are happening in the background, and injuries will inevitably pop up, but the true purpose of the next six weeks is to find out what this roster will look like for the regular season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / May 24

A Defensive Breakout Could Be The Key To The Bengals’ Success

Last year, the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense played a central role in wasting what should have been a banner year put up by the offense. The unit was seventh-worst in scoring, eighth-worst in total defense, 12th-worst in passing, and 14th-worst in rushing.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 14

PFF Names Bengals Defender Jordan Battle As Post-Draft Breakout Candidate

Pro Football Focus writer Jonathon Macri dropped a breakout candidate for the Bengals following the 2025 NFL Draft: Safety Jordan Battle. There is a clear starting path for Battle after Cincinnati made zero major safety additions this offseason.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 23, 2024

'Two Redemption Stories' - Bengals Safety Jordan Battle Talks Atonement and Fulfilling a Promise to a Teammate

CINCINNATI – After last week’s embarrassing gaffe where he lost the ball inches from the goal line, costing his team a touchdown, Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle made an apology and a prediction.

NFL News / Stripe Hype / December 22, 2024

3 big winners from Bengals victory over Browns in Week 16

The Cincinnati Bengals pulled out their second consecutive win with a 24-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 16. With the win, Cincinnati was able to keep its slim playoff hopes alive for another week.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 16, 2024

Bengals Coach, Players React to Jordan Battle Fumble Before Crossing Goal Line

NASHVILLE – When New York Jets rookie wide receiver Malachi Corley intentionally dropped the football before crossing the goal line in a Thursday night game in Week 9, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor turned it into a presentation during a team meeting the following morning.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15, 2024

Bengals’ Zac Taylor sounds off on Jordan Battle’s embarrassing fumble to blow TD

The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Tennessee Titans in Week 15, 37-27. Despite a somber season, the win pushed the Bengals to 6-8 on the season and sets them up for a potential strong finish to the season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15, 2024

Bengals’ Jordan Battle makes brutal goal line mistake

Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Jordan Battle endured the nightmare scenario Sunday with a brutal mistake at the goal line on a fumble return. Battle recovered a Tony Pollard fumble late in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tn.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / October 1, 2024

Lou Anarumo provides surprising reason for Jordan Battle's lack of playing time

Safety Jordan Battle turned in a very promising rookie campaign for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2023. He appeared in all 17 games for the team and started in seven, recording 71 total tackles, three quarterback hits and an interception in the process.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / July 12, 2024

Jordan Battle reveals major goal for 2024 NFL season

After a very promising rookie season with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2023, safety Jordan Battle has a major goal for his second season in the NFL: Being more mature and developing as a leader.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / July 11, 2024

Safety named Bengals' most underrated player heading into 2024 NFL season

The Cincinnati Bengals upgraded the safety position in a big way over the offseason by signing both Geno Stone and Vonn Bell, but it's second-year safety Jordan Battle who is generating a bunch of buzz coming off of his rookie campaign.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / February 2, 2024

Bengals rookie named 2024 'breakout candidate'

The Bengals must continue to rely on several of their young players in 2024 after making Joe Burrow the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history last offseason.

Bengals director of player personnel's comments suggest team could be outbid on WR Tee Higgins

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Cincinnati Bengals News / 5 GOATs / January 7, 2024

Jordan Battle hauls in beautiful toe-drag pick for first NFL interception

In the final game of his rookie season, former Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle finally nabbed his first interception on the Browns’ opening drive.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / June 7, 2023

Two Bengals rookies earn first-team reps

Two rookies from the Bengals' 2023 NFL Draft class have earned first-team reps but they may not be who you think.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 15, 2023

Giants draft targets to help bolster secondary

The New York Giants lost a key component of their defense this offseason as starting S Julian Love signed with the Seattle Seahawks. The Giants are now thin in the secondary and may look to replace Love during the 2023 NFL Draft.

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