Bengals HC could be open to a change at QB amid losing streak

"After a game like that, we're going to look at all personnel to make sure we're doing the right thing," Taylor said when asked if he still believes in Browning moving forward. "I won't shy away from that because it's a very fair question after the amount of turnovers that we had."

Throwing eight interceptions and taking nine sacks, Browning has proved he isn't the answer the Bengals need if they're to turn things around. Browning’s best season came in 2023 when he threw for 1,936 yards and 12 touchdowns, but had seven interceptions, which he's surpassed. 

There are options for Bengals to salvage season

As the Nov. 4 trade deadline fast approaches, there is still hope for the Bengals to acquire someone to help turn things around, with two quarterbacks available on the trade market. The New York Giants' Russell Wilson and the Atlanta Falcons’ Kirk Cousins would be two viable options for the Bengals, with both relegated to the bench. 

Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart came in for Wilson after three games and has Jameis Winston as his backup, making Wilson the third-string quarterback. Michael Penix Jr. took over for Cousins, who has been available since last season, but no team has been willing to take on his salary. 

Signed for two more seasons and owed $70 million on top of his $27.5 million owed for this season, the Bengals have the cap space available to take on Cousins' salary. However, with Cousins having a no-trade clause and the Bengals unlikely to take on that much money, Wilson could be a more viable option. Any team acquiring Wilson, per CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones, will only owe the QB $2 million.