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25 questions with a former Cleveland quarterback The Cleveland Browns own eight pro football championships, but the last one was back in 1964. Even though the franchise had some really good rosters in the late 1960s and all of the 1980s, they have come close with appearances in several AFC Championship Games.

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Christian Sarkisian spent the last seven years as a Bengals’ scout before becoming Northwestern University’s general manager for athletics. “I feel extremely grateful for my time in Cincinnati.

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Browns 2025 Schedule Primer: Week 1 & 18, Cincinnati Bengals roster changes, updates and more

Browns take on the Bengals in Weeks 1 & 18 of the 2025 regular season The Cleveland Browns will host the Cincinnati Bengals in Weeks 1 & 18 of the 2025 NFL season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / May 13

Tuesday Trenches: Hopes and fears

I am not behind the scenes. I just hope things aren’t what they seem sometimes. But I fear they are. I didn’t get to know the Cincinnati Bengals under Paul Brown.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Ranking 10 greatest Cincinnati Bengals of all time

These days, the Cincinnati Bengals are synonymous with star quarterback Joe Burrow who led them to a recent Super Bowl appearance. And they hope to return to the playoffs after a couple disappointing seasons.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 23

The Athletic Slots Mike Brown, Bengals Among Middle of The NFL's Hungriest Owners For a Super Bowl

The Athletic's Mike Jones broke down each NFL team owner's desire to win a championship this week. He slotted Mike Brown and the Bengals in the "Content To Compete" section, below "Contention Mode" and "Willing To Do What It Takes To Win" among the five total categories.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 20

Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase's Agent Praises Mike Brown Following Big Star Deals

Mike Brown was excited to sign the Bengals' two star wide receivers this week. Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase's Agent Rocky Arceneaux discussed the firsthand reaction Brown had to the agreements with Bengals.com writer Geoff Hobson.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / December 12

AFC North Power Rankings: Steelers separate, Browns eliminated in Week 14

The Pittsburgh Steelers added space between themselves and the Baltimore Ravens. The Cleveland Browns were officially eliminated from the playoff hunt, after being unofficially dismissed for much of the season.

NFL News / Stripe Hype / September 18

AFC North Power Rankings: There's movement at the top after Week 2

There is extreme movement in the AFC North Power Rankings this week. How we see the division differs considerably from where we thought it was last week. Things are only slightly better this week for what was the best conference in the league over the past few seasons.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Dawgs By Nature / September 2

Bengals drama continues at the start of Week 1 practices

Ja’Marr Chase continues to not practice as the 2024 NFL season begins The Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals will not face off until Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season but, with the difficult division, anything AFC North-related is important this season.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 27

Cleveland Browns Waive Jowon Briggs, Who Would Be Ideal Fit For Cincinnati Bengals

The Browns waived defensive tackle Jowon Briggs according to NFL insider Aaron Wilson. The University of Cincinnati product would be an ideal fit on the Bengals' roster.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 21

AFC Notes: Ja’Marr Chase, Deshaun Watson, Russell Wilson, Bengals, Browns, Steelers

ESPN’s Adam Schefter is intrigued by Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase‘s “hold-in” as he has more years left on his deal than other receivers in similar situations. “This is the one to me that remains the most mysterious.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 14

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase faces reality check negotiating with Mike Brown

Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown has had a reputation of being cheap, and according to a former NFL executive, he is also a tough, stubborn negotiator, which may cause issues for wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase.

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Latest Bengals training camp drama is good news for the Browns

Cleveland Browns fans enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Bengals finish last in the AFC North a season ago, especially after the Bengals had reached the AFC Championship Game in back-to-back seasons before last year.

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Bengals still without two stars amid contract demands

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AFC North updates: 2 starting QBs miss practice and contract drama with a star

Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson and Ja’Marr Chase are big stories in the AFC North As the Cleveland Browns open training camp on the field at The Greenbrier in West Virginia, the rest of the AFC North have their camps in progress.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / July 25

Ja’Marr Chase misses another Bengals practice

Still too early to panic. As Ja’Marr Chase looks to get a long-term contract extension, the Cincinnati Bengals wideout has yet to practice thus far in training camp.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / July 25

Mike Brown weighs in on Bengals’ Super Bowl chances

Confidence from the top. The Cincinnati Bengals finished in last place in the AFC North last season. Now, when you factor in that Joe Burrow was hobbled for the first month of the season, returned to form only to suffer a season-ending wrist injury in November, that looks a bit different.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / July 23

Bengals owner addresses WR Tee Higgins' future with team

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Mike Brown: Ja’Marr Chase contract extension coming, but not anytime soon

Cincinnati Bengals Team President Mike Brown wants to sign Ja’Marr Chase to a long term contract extension. However, it’s not coming anytime soon. Especially during this time of year, when training camp is around the corner.

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Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown has made it very clear where he stands on an eventual Ja’Marr Chase contract extension.

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Bengals president to miss first-ever regular-season game

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