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Bengals name seven team captains ahead of the 2026 season

The Cincinnati Bengals have named seven Bengals captains for the 2026 NFL season, combining established stars with key newcomers on defense. The captains were selected as Cincinnati prepares to open the regular season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium. Quarterback Joe Burrow, wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase and center Ted Karras will serve as…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 7, 20260Comments

Orlando Brown Jr. Sets in Pass Protection for the Bengals

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Do the Cincinnati Bengals Have an Orlando Brown Jr. Problem?

There is a reason Cincinnati Bengals fans are already talking about Orlando Brown Jr. after one preseason game. It isn't because Brown is suddenly a bad offensive tackle. It's because Orlando Brown Jr. carries the job of protecting Joe Burrow, and the Bengals have built their entire operation around one very important principle: keep their…

ByRob KantnerAugust 18, 20260Comments

Joe Burrow lines up under center as the Bengals under-center offense faces the Detroit Lions during the 2026 preseason opener.

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Burrow Goes Under Center as Bengals Rookies Push for Jobs

Joe Burrow's first completion Thursday night at Paycor Stadium came after he turned his back to the defense. The Bengals quarterback took the snap from under center, sold the handoff and found Ja'Marr Chase for 16 yards. It was the first live look at the Bengals under-center offense, the wrinkle Cincinnati built all summer. In…

ByRob KantnerAugust 17, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Bengals open dramatic training camp under heavy pressure to succeed

Cincinnati sports fans are focusing all their attention down on the riverfront as the team starts a dramatic training camp. Local leadership expects this dramatic training camp to set a physical tone that will define their entire regular season trajectory. Fresh defensive faces arrive The franchise spent unprecedented amounts of money during the winter months…

ByNina OliverioJuly 29, 20260Comments

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow wearing number 9, walking on the football field.

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Bengals restructure Joe Burrow contract to create salary-cap flexibility

The Cincinnati Bengals have restructured quarterback Joe Burrow’s contract, creating additional salary-cap room as the franchise prepares for the upcoming season. The restructure is expected to convert a portion of Burrow’s compensation into a signing bonus, a common NFL cap-management technique. The transaction was first reported by multiple outlets, including the Bengals’ official website and…

ByNina OliverioJune 9, 20260Comments

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Bengals’ international game set for Spain matchup against Falcons

The Cincinnati Bengals will reportedly face the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, Spain, during the 2026 NFL season as the league continues expanding its international footprint. Multiple outlets reported that Cincinnati is expected to play in Spain at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. The matchup would mark the Bengals’ third international regular-season game in…

ByNina OliverioMay 12, 20260Comments

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Bengals offense ranking draws scrutiny ahead of 2026 season

The latest Bengals offense ranking has raised questions about how national analysts view Cincinnati heading into 2026. Several outlets, including Bleacher Report, placed the unit around the middle of the league during offseason evaluations. According to reporting aggregated by Sports Illustrated, one analysis ranked the Bengals’ offense No. 12 overall. That position contrasts with widespread…

ByNina OliverioMay 6, 20260Comments

Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence defensive line formation before snap

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Dexter Lawrence: What the Blockbuster Move Really Means for Cincinnati

The Bengals don’t usually do stuff like this. They’ve spent years drafting players, developing them, and trying to keep the roster stable without blowing up the cap. That’s been their way for a long time. But when they sent the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 draft to the Giants for Dexter Lawrence—and then…

ByRob KantnerApril 20, 20260Comments

Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman in orange uniform crouched at the line of scrimmage during an NFL game

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Bengals Trade #10 Pick for Dexter Lawrence

The Bengals Defense Was Broken—and They're Paying Dearly to Fix It Cincinnati's decision to Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence in exchange for the No. 10 overall pick isn't a bold strategy—it's damage control. The Bengals allowed 147.1 rushing yards per game in 2025, the worst in the NFL. That's not a scheme failure; it's a…

ByRob KantnerApril 19, 20260Comments

Maxx Crosby and Joe Burrow facing off in split image representing Bengals trade 10th pick debate and defensive vs offensive priorities

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Bengals Trade 10th Pick: Draft Scenarios & Targets

The Maxx Crosby Option: Why a Veteran Edge Rusher Suddenly Makes Sense Former NFL executive Mike Tannenbaum made the case on ESPN that the Bengals should pursue Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby. He argued the asking price has collapsed from two first-rounders to a single Top 10 pick as injury concerns linger. For some, if the…

ByRob KantnerApril 18, 20260Comments

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Bengals name seven team captains ahead of the 2026 season

Do the Cincinnati Bengals Have an Orlando Brown Jr. Problem?

Burrow Goes Under Center as Bengals Rookies Push for Jobs

Cincinnati Bengals open dramatic training camp under heavy pressure to succeed

Bengals restructure Joe Burrow contract to create salary-cap flexibility

Bengals’ international game set for Spain matchup against Falcons

Bengals offense ranking draws scrutiny ahead of 2026 season

Dexter Lawrence: What the Blockbuster Move Really Means for Cincinnati

Bengals Trade #10 Pick for Dexter Lawrence

Bengals Trade 10th Pick: Draft Scenarios & Targets

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