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Ted Karras has turned a simple Cincinnati Bengals-themed hat into something much bigger than merchandise. The Bengals’ center’s Cincy Hat has become synonymous with giving back to the community, with proceeds supporting causes important to Karras and his hometown of Cincinnati. The Cincy Hat Foundation has since grown into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on providing […]
The Chicago Bears looked sharp in their preseason opener, but the Bengals could expose lingering concerns along the offensive line.
One preseason game is in the books. The Bengals defeated the Lions at home by a score of 16-14. What did we learn? We learned that some players are still knocking the dust off, and some look like they’re ready to go. We got to see most of the starters, and we got to see […]
The Cincinnati Bengals don’t typically do much wheeling and dealing, but we have seen them be a bit more aggressive in that regard in the Zac Taylor era. We could see them pull something similar off as they reportedly have asked about Green Bay Packers corner Carrington Valentine, according to Easton Butler. The Pittsburgh Steelers […]
With a joint practice against the Cincinnati Bengals looming, the Chicago Bears held a spirited and live practice at Halas Hall today, and at least two fights broke out! CHGO’s Greg Braggs shared that “Austin Booker and Cole Kmet had to be separated after a physical run in 11-on-11s.” And the Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs […]
Not many teams in the NFL utilize the fullback position as they did 20 years ago, but let’s imagine the Cincinnati Bengals manage to utilize one this season. It’s actually conceivable, and it comes in the form of a seventh-round draft pick. Landon Robinson was seemingly on the Bengals’ radar from the Senior Bowl. Sure […]
Bengals Bengals S Bryan Cook is returning to his hometown of Cincinnati this season after a successful stint with the Chiefs. He is ready to bring his championship experience back home and make an impact for the team. “It comes with certain expectations,” Cook says of his return, via the team website. “Realizing you can’t […] The post AFC Notes: Bryan Cook, Jared Verse, Deshaun Watson, Bengals, Browns appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Cincinnati Bengals’ first offensive selection during the 2026 NFL Draft, Connor Lew, was inactive vs. the Detroit Lions. After tearing his left ACL during October of 2025, the Bengals are being cautious in easing him back into full contact on a regular basis. He has been getting some first- and second-team action in camp, […]
Change was needed during Patrick Graham’s first offseason as defensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Watching the Steelers defense last season, there is plenty for the new coaching staff to clean up, especially given the talent. Former Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis believes Graham is the man for the job. “They bring in Pat […]
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We’ve spent five years hearing Dan Campbell tell us about GRIT. ESPN has had “C’mon Man!” and “Jacked Up!” on “Monday Night Countdown”, while NFL Network has given us “Angry Runs” on “Good Morning Football.“ And of course “You Got Mossed!” on “Sunday NFL Countdown.“ I figure it’s time we start punching some holes in […]
Zac Taylor took the Cincinnati Bengals to Super Bowl LVI. Lately, though, the wins haven’t followed. Now, a two-time Super Bowl champion says Cincinnati isn’t planning to fire Taylor next season. They’re planning to pay him to leave. “So now, Zac, you have to get it done. He’s the most experienced coach in the AFC […] The post Bengals Will Pay Zac Taylor To “Get Him Out” Next Season, Says 2x Super Bowl Champ appeared first on EssentiallySports .
In the Detroit Lions’ 16-14 preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the defense put on a bit of a show. Despite playing their backups against Joe Burrow and several Bengals starters on offense, the Lions managed to hold Cincinnati to just 10 points and a mere 125 yards in the first half. They were able […]
For its most recent Future Power Rankings, ESPN asked its panel of experts—Louis Riddick, Aaron Schatz, Ben Solak, and Seth Walder—to give grades for every NFL team’s QB situation, non-QB roster, front office, and coaching staff based on how good they’ll all be from 2027 to 2029. The results may surprise you slightly. The most […]
As the Cincinnati Bengals inch closer toward final roster cuts, there are always some sleepers that make the team after seemingly being an afterthought when camp begins. While most of the Bengals’ starting lineup is set, the reserve unit remains a very fluid situation. Bengals News: 4 Bengals who have a much better shot at […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bears fans and fans across the country. We don’t know who the Chicago Bears plan to sit on Saturday night against the Cincinnati Bengals, but we have a pretty good idea of who […]
The Cincinnati Bengals have now completed the bulk of training camp, as well as their first preseason game, which has given us plenty of opportunities to see the 2026 rookie class in action. Overall, it’s been a good showing for the news kids on the block, including several game-changing plays made in the 16-14 preseason […]
We are less than a month away from the Cincinnati Bengals opening the season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As teams continue their training camps and preseason schedule, all eyes will soon turn to the games that count, and for these two teams, that date is September 13th. The Bengals have been relatively lucky on […]
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the 49ers are releasing RB Khalil Herbert. Herbert, 28, is a former sixth-round pick of the Bears out of Virginia Tech back in 2021. He was later traded to the Bengals during the season. Herbert finished out the final year of his four-year rookie contract and was testing the open market […] The post 49ers Releasing RB Khalil Herbert appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Some people are fans of the Minnesota Vikings. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Minnesota Vikings. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so far here . Your team: Minnesota Vikings, the winningest team to never win a Super Bowl. What an honor! King of the paupers! The widely respected Bills and Bengals have tried their best, but have failed in their quest to lose more Super Bowls than the mighty Vikings. The Lions and Jagua...
As successful as he’s been in Cincinnati, Joe Burrow has yet to reach his full potential. Part of that is due to injuries. Part of that is due to terrible offensive lines. And part of that is due to poor defensive play the last couple of years. Now that all three of those issues seem […]
Former Cincinnati Bengal quarterback Jeff Blake attended practice recently. He had a very good breakdown of Joe Burrow’s game while also making a prediction most fans are hoping for as well. “He’s got a tight throwing motion, really good mechanics, generates a lot of power in his throws, and he’s really accurate,” Blake told Dan […]
Nathan Jahnke utilizes preseason snap data and projections to provide IDP depth charts for every NFL team ahead of the 2026 season.
It’s not just Dexter Lawrence being a great football player that makes it clear why the Bengals made the bold move to trade for him in mid-April. Lawrence is an incredible leader, and he is very confident and secure in himself. He knows what his role needs to be with the Bengals. If you need […]
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell wants the NFL to change its sideline rules after the team’s preseason 14-16 loss against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday. His ask stems from an incident in the second quarter of the game, when Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw got hurt after accidentally colliding with linebacker Devin White. That threw Campbell […] The post Dan Campbell Urges NFL to Add Sideline “Monitor” for Better Replay Assistance appeared first on EssentiallySports .