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The Bengals added a lot of proven veteran talent on the defensive side of the ball via free agency and the trade for Dexter Lawrence. Let’s take a deeper look at some of those additions. Kyle Dugger Dugger isn’t likely to unseat Jordan Battle for the starting safety spot opposite Bryan Cook. However, I do […]
Levi Wallace is calling it a career. The veteran cornerback announced his retirement on Instagram on Friday, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, ending an eight-year NFL run that few saw coming when it started. Wallace summed it up himself in a simple caption. "Walk-on. Undrafted. 8 years. Retired. Not bad." The Unlikely Path Wallace began his college career as a walk-on at Alabama, eventually earning a scholarship and winning two College Football Playoff national championships with the Crimson ...
After starring at Notre Dame, Howard Cross III now has an opportunity to prove that his size isn’t nearly as important as his relentless motor. Howard Cross III Cap Status Cross is signed to a 1-year, $1,005,000 contract with the Bengals, which carries a cap hit of $1,005,000 in 2026. Background Howard Cross III should […]
Despite the moves they’ve already made this offseason, veteran Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. believes they’re not done. They made one of the splashiest trades of the year, giving up their 10th-overall draft pick for DT Dexter Lawrence. But even with the additions already in the bag, they apparently need more. “All of those […]
Joe Flacco details why he decided to re-sign with the Cincinnati Bengals as Joe Burrow's backup. The post Joe Flacco Comes Clean on Decision to Re-Sign With Bengals as Joe Burrow’s Backup appeared first on HEAVY .
The Falcons have several daunting matchups on paper in the first ten weeks of the season. Although they technically only play five playoff games from the previous year, three of the non-playoff opponents are the Ravens, Bengals, and Chiefs. Facing Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, and Patrick Mahomes are playoff-caliber matchups. That leaves Kevin Stefanski and […]
Bengals Bengals DT Dexter Lawrence isn’t worried about his declining sack numbers and believes he’s still a disruptive force on the defense. “If you turn on the tape, you’ll see what you’re supposed to see,” Lawrence said, via ESPN. “It’s more about proving myself right. I know who I am. People have been talking about […] The post AFC Notes: Kyle Hamilton, Dexter Lawrence, Bengals, Browns, Ravens appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
During this year’s free agency cycle and 2026 NFL draft, all four AFC North teams made significant moves to add talent to their rosters. While more additions are still possible over the next few months, everyone’s core players are mostly set ahead of the 2026 season. How do the different positional groups in the division […]
The 2025 Buffalo Bills season has been written, but the book is incomplete. Before we cast our full attention toward the 2026 season, let’s take one last glance back over our shoulder for our annual look at the Plays That Defined the prior campaign. For any newcomers, first and foremost; Welcome! When it comes to […]
The Cincinnati Bengals went to work on fixing one of the NFL’s worst defenses from last season. They made a number of moves, but according to one analyst, it was nowhere near enough. Warren Sharp from Sharp Football Analysis has ranked Cincinnati’s front seven 26th in the NFL: The Bengals overhauled their struggling front seven, […]
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow were teammates in college with the LSU Tigers. Together, they put forth one of the most dynamic duos in the college game, and put together a prolific offensive threat as a result. However, even a well-oiled machine like those two could get frustrated […] The post Vikings Fans Will Love Joe Burrow’s Funny Justin Jefferson Story appeared first on HEAVY .
Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown could be the key to Cincy getting over the hump. The post Cincinnati Bengals’ Chase Brown Faces Defining Super Bowl Test appeared first on HEAVY .
One of the more fun things the Cincinnati Bengals have done in recent years is lean harder in to the fan experience at Paycor Stadium. On top of ongoing stadium renovations, the team has added lighting effects, new imagery around the stadium, and has started to implement the crowd into themes to help the home-field […]
Bengals Bengals DT Jonathan Allen understands that he can’t play an exorbitant number of snaps and said he needs to limit himself to stay fresh. “Looking at it from the big picture, it’s obvious it’s better not to play that many snaps,” Allen said, via the team’s website. “So me and the trainers, me and […] The post AFC Notes: Jonathan Allen, Malaki Starks, Bengals, Ravens, Steelers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The No.2 wide receiver label makes sense on the depth chart behind Ja’Marr Chase, but that doesn’t mean Tee Higgins isn’t among the best in the NFL.Sports Illustrated ranked the Cincinnati Bengals standout No. 2 among the NFL’s best second receivers entering the 2026 season, placing only Dallas Cowboys wideout George Pickens ahead of him.The […] The post Cincinnati Bengals’ Tee Higgins Ranking Sends Warning to NFL appeared first on HEAVY .
The Pittsburgh Steelers went the entirety of 2025 without facing Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, as the star signal-caller missed nine games due to a turf toe injury. They did, however, find themselves on the losing end of their first matchup with the Bengals in Week 7 when backup Joe Flacco and Aaron Rodgers went […]
Joe Flacco admits that the trade that sent him from the Cleveland Browns to the Cincinnati Bengals last season took him off guard. The Super Bowl MVP and 41-year-old quarterback started out the 2025 season as the Browns’ starting quarterback, a return to the team that he led to the playoffs just two years prior. […]
Something to prove. It can be viewed as a theme heading into the 2026 Bengals season and throughout their offseason program. Frankly, this team has something to prove after three straight seasons without making the playoffs. And there are individual players on this team with something to prove coming into this season. Shemar Stewart, Barrett […]
Dalton Risner’s wife, Whitney Marie Risner, had expressed immense joy and excitement about her pregnancy. The couple was awaiting the arrival of their baby boy. But tragically, things didn’t work out. In a devastating social media update, Whitney shared the details of her loss of pregnancy, which she lost at 16 weeks. “I never imagined […] The post “Terribly Sorry”: Prayers Pour In From Baker Mayfield’s Wife & Others As Bengals Star’s Baby Boy Passes Away appeared first on EssentiallySport...
One of the best fit free agency additions was the Cincinnati Bengals adding safety Bryan Cook. The Bengals safeties were a real weak link on a bad defense and Cook was the best available at the position in free agency. Seeing him all the sudden left off the list of top safeties voted on by […]
Bengals Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase was voted the top receiver in football by coaches, execs and scouts around the league: “He’s the best I’ve gone against,” an NFL head coach said. “He can break it for 80 [yards] at any time.” (Jeremy Fowler) Another veteran coach raved about his versatility: “He showed over the past […] The post AFC Notes: Ja’Marr Chase, Lamar Jackson, Bengals, Ravens, Texans appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Cincinnati Bengals will wear their White Bengal uniform combination on Sunday Night Football, Nov. 15, against the Pittsburgh Steelers […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Bengals to Wear Special Uniforms for Game vs. Steelers in Week 10
For the first time in the Joe Burrow era, fans are not nervous about the Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive line heading in to training camp. For the first time in Burrow’s career, all five starters from the previous season will return. Despite Burrow’s turf toe injury last season, Scott Peters’ unit put together the best season […]
Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’ has now (unintentionally) featured a Cincinnati Bengals quarterback twice. The first was Joe Burrow, and now it’s Joe Flacco. The Cleveland Browns and Bengals making a trade to send Flacco south was shocking for a number of reasons. Cincinnati is not known for making those direction-changing moves in the middle of a season, […]
The Cincinnati Bengals are happy to have acquired Dexter Lawrence this offseason, but they surely will be hoping for more from him in the sack department in 2026. The post Dexter Lawrence Delivers Honest Message Before First Bengals Season appeared first on HEAVY .