Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

3 Winners and 8 Losers from Bengals’ deflating loss to Steelers: Special teams embarrassment derailed potential comeback

The Cincinnati Bengals heard all of the praise this week after starting 2-0, but once again fell short of 3-0 as they fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 30-27.

Tee Higgins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 27

Bengals’ Tee Higgins tries to 1-up Ja’Marr Chase with Catch of the Year candidate

Tee Higgins loves trading award-quality catches with Ja’Marr Chase. So much so that this surfaced once again when Higgins pulled off a touchdown highlight in the Cincinnati Bengals’ matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon.

Joe Burrow News / Yardbarker / September 27

Bengals should pause Super Bowl talk after loss to Steelers

Bengals, Joe Burrow should pause early Super Bowl talk after loss to Steelers

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow reiterated throughout the NFL offseason that the team is a legit Super Bowl contender. He should now pause that talk.

Steelers win shootout to hand Bengals first loss

Steelers' winners and losers from Week 3 battle against Bengals

Patriots QB Drake Maye's early struggles continue with awful fumble vs. Jaguars

Patriots might have a Drake Maye problem after disastrous first half vs. Jaguars

The 'Season passing-record by NFL team' quiz

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

How many of the NFL players with at least 100 receiving yards in their first-career postseason game can you name in eight minutes?

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NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 27

Biggest Takeaways From the Bengals' 30-27 Loss to the Steelers

The Bengals lost to the Steelers 30-27 on Sunday in Pittsburgh. Cincinnati took the lead multiple times in the second half, but couldn't hang on. They made too many mistakes to win against a desperate Steelers team looking for a win.

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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 27

Joe Burrow Adds Third TD Pass With Late-Down Mike Gesicki Magic

Fourth down magic. Bengals QB Joe Burrow hit tight end Mike Gesicki on fourth and two for a huge lead-stealing TD on the road against Pittsburgh. The Bengals lead 27-24, and Cincinnati's done it through three Burrow TD passes.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 27

Bengals Offensive Weapons Face BIGGER Depth Test After Latest Injury vs. Steelers

The Bengals are starting to see injuries stack up on offense and a few scares on defense. Demetrius Knight and Bryan Cook were dealing with issues after B.J.

B.J. Hill News / A to Z Sports / September 27

Bengals Week 3 Inactives at Steelers: B.J. Hill’s status revealed, Pittsburgh debuting new offensive line starters

The Cincinnati Bengals are getting set to play their Week 3 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here are the Bengals players who will not be dressing for today’s game against the Steelers.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 27

Bengals Announce Inactives: One Youngster is Active for First Time This Season

Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers. Hill is dealing with Achilles soreness and has made progress, but not enough to be active.

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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.

Mike Tomlin News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 27

Mike Tomlin Makes Bold Steelers Guarantee Ahead of Showdown vs. Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals have jumped out to a fast start this season by winning both of their first two games of the year, including a victory over the Houston Texans as underdogs in Week 2.

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NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 27

3 Bengals Players Who Need to Step Up in Week 3 Matchup vs Steelers

The Cincinnati Bengals have surged out to a 2-0 start to the year, and they travel into enemy territory to play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. These two teams are seemingly headed in different directions, but the AFC North matchups are typically highly competitive.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Cincinnati Bengals Have a Pressure Problem They Can’t Hide

The Cincinnati Bengals have strengthened the lines that once defined their biggest weakness, but left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. remains the matchup Pittsburgh can attack in Week 3.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 26

AFC Notes: Deshaun Watson, Amarius Mims, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals RT Amarius Mims has been impressive through the first two weeks of the season. When asked if Mims could switch spots with LT Orlando Brown Jr. , OC Dan Pitcher responded that he doesn’t see “the value in that right now.” “I personally don’t see the value in that right now.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / September 26

Bengals' Tee Higgins Racks up League-Leading Fine Total in Week 2

The NFL cracked down hard on post-play celebrations following Week 2, and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins took the brunt of the league’s disciplinary actions.

Andrei Iosivas News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 26

Bengals Place WR Andrei Iosivas On IR, Among Other Moves

The Cincinnati Bengals announced Saturday that they’ve officially placed WR Andrei Iosivas on injured reserve and signed LB Joe Giles-Harris to their active roster.

Tee Higgins News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 25

Tee Higgins Breaks Silence on Bengals Celebration That Landed Him in Trouble

Tee Higgins has addressed the fallout from the Cincinnati Bengals’ latest celebration after the NFL handed him and Ja’Marr Chase multiple fines. The Bengals receivers now face the financial fallout from a celebration that Higgins confirmed is no longer part of their plans.

Joe Flacco News / Pro Football Rumors / September 24

Bengals Unlikely To Trade QB Joe Flacco

Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco was part of an early season trade last October, but don’t expect history to repeat itself this year. Although Flacco is a backup, it is “highly unlikely” the Bengals are interested in dealing him, according to Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 24

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase has request after revealing reason he was fined vs. Texans

It was a catch by Cincinnati Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase that left his coach in awe, and Chase had to agree it was pretty fantastic. However, Chase also got fined in the game.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 24

Steelers' Porter gives updates on reported trade request

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. gives updates on reported trade request, availability for Bengals game

Porter didn't play over the season's first two weeks due to reasons related to a supposed back injury that flared up at the start of training camp.

Lions get fresh trade message regarding Steelers' Joey Porter Jr.

NFL executives link Joey Porter Jr. with two NFC teams amid contract standoff

Bengals' Joe Burrow sends message to Steelers fans before game in Pittsburgh

The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / September 24

Amarius Mims and Dexter Lawrence are the Bengals Anchors

Two of the largest players on the Cincinnati Bengals offensive and defensive lines were going to be tested at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, and both Amarius Mims and Dexter Lawrence passed their tests with an A+.

Andrei Iosivas News / Pro Football Rumors / September 23

Bengals To Place WR Andrei Iosivas On IR

Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas tore a ligament in his thumb and will go on injured reserve, Ben Baby of ESPN reports. He will miss at least four games.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24