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NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 24

Steelers’ Super Bowl-Winning Coach Hire Raises Stakes in AFC North for Bengals

The AFC North head coaching picture is taking shape and the Cincinnati Bengals' path to the top is becoming more clear. The Steelers are finalizing a deal to make Mike McCarthy their next head coach.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 20

Bengals fans should prepare for a familiar face to return if Dan Pitcher takes another offensive coordinator job

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor is allowing offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher to interview with other NFL teams looking for a play-calling OC.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Bengals HC Zac Taylor makes a surprising choice that can make him a lot busier than he expected to be this month

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher will interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to become their next OC. Per NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, Pitcher will interview with the Bucs later this week.

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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 19

Bengals OC Dan Pitcher Takes Unexpected Interview That Could Lead to His Departure

Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher will interview the Buccaneers this week for their offensive coordinator job according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 19

Bengals ink key pass-catcher to 1-year contract extension

After a difficult campaign defined by a 6-11 finish and recurring injuries, the internal atmosphere in Cincinnati remains surprisingly positive. Joe Flacco, who recently ended his brief tenure with the team, offered significant praise for head coach Zac Taylor.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 16

Former NFL General Manager Drops Unpopular Opinion About Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor

Former Titans General Manager and current "With the First Pick" podcast host Ran Carthon led a mini-series titled "The Perfect Fix" on the show, where he dissected the most prevalent problems with NFL teams that missed the postseason.

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 / EasySportz / January 14

As the AFC North Reshuffles Coaches, Cincinnati Still Employs a Loser in Zac Taylor

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals had a choice to make, and like clockwork, the Brown family made the cheapest, safest, most comfortable one possible.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 13

AFC North Gets Major Shakeup With Zac Taylor Only Coach Returning in 2026

The Bengals are going to face an entirely new slate of head coaches in the AFC North amidst massive change for the division. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday that Mike Tomlin is stepping down as Steelers head coach after leading them for the past 19 seasons.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 8

Bengals HC Zac Taylor all of the sudden finds himself in extraordinary company and obviously stands out

Eight of the 32 NFL head coaches have been fired in the four days since the regular season ended. Zac Taylor, as expected, is still with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Browns To Hold HC Interviews With Jim Schwartz, Tommy Rees; Interview Requested With Bengals’ Dan Pitcher

The Browns fired head coach Kevin Stefanski on Monday, but it’s possible his replacement will come from the staff he assembled. The team will conduct head coaching interviews with defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees on Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / January 7

AFC North rival shows interest in messing up Zac Taylor's plan for Bengals coaching continuity

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor wants to keep his coaching staff intact, but the other NFL club in Ohio might get in the way of that. Per The Athletic's Dianna Russini, Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher has been requested to interview for the Cleveland Browns head-coaching job.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 7

Bengals Division Rival Eyeing Dan Pitcher for Head Coaching Vacancy

The Browns have put in a request to interview Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher according to Dianna Russini of The Atheltic. That isn't surprising.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 6

Zac Taylor Addresses Bengals’ Potential Interest in Re-Signing Joe Flacco

Joe Flacco was a bright spot for the Bengals in 2025. The Bengals traded for Flacco in October after a 2-3 start. Joe Burrow was injured, Jake Browning was struggling and the veteran quarterback instantly made an impact.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 6

Cincinnati Bengals Boost Defense in Latest Mock Draft Following 2025 Season

ESPN's Jordan Reid dropped his latest 2026 NFL mock draft on Tuesday and had the Bengals rolling defense with the 10th pick. Ohio State safety Caleb Downs donned stripes in this exercise.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / January 6

Bengals HC Zac Taylor Does Not Anticipate Coaching Changes

The Bengals announced on Monday that head coach Zac Taylor would stay in place in 2026 on Monday. Taylor, in turn, told reporters (via Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer) that he would not be making changes to the rest of his coaching staff.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 5

Bengals’ Joe Flacco sums up experience with Zac Taylor

The 2025 NFL season didn’t exactly go according to plan for the Cincinnati Bengals. A 6-11 finish, a carousel of quarterback changes, and a heartbreaking 20-18 loss to the Cleveland Browns in the season finale have left the franchise asking some tough questions.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 5

Bengals Planning To Retain DC Al Golden

Bengals HC Zac Taylor told reporters Monday he’s not anticipating any major changes to his coaching staff, meaning he’s bringing back DC Al Golden for another season, per Kelsey Conway.

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 / Yardbarker / January 5

Bengals send clear message with decision on HC Zac Taylor

The Cincinnati Bengals have now missed the playoffs in three consecutive seasons, and they have made a decision on how to move forward.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / January 5

Why Bengals were upset after Browns' Myles Garrett set NFL sacks record

The Bengals were unhappy with how things played out after Garrett broke the record.

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 4

Zac Taylor wanted Browns punished for celebrating Myles Garrett's record-setting sack

Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor was not exactly the best sport about how the Cleveland Browns celebrated Myles Garrett’s sack record. Garrett collected his 23rd sack of the season during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Oh.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / January 1

Does Burrow still support HC amid Bengals' playoff drought?

Does Joe Burrow still support Zac Taylor amid Bengals' playoff drought?

For the third time in three years, the Bengals will miss the playoffs under Taylor.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 21

Bengals HC Zac Taylor Likely Back For 2026 Season

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that there are no signs that the Bengals are planning major changes as it pertains to their coaching staff, despite the fact that the team will miss the playoffs for the third straight year.