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2026 AFC North Positional Rankings: Edge Rusher

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 […]

AFC Notes: Bengals, Browns QB Competition, Steelers, Drew Allar

Bengals Bengals CB Josh Newton picked off QB Joe Burrow during the team’s first mandatory minicamp practice in a seven-on-seven period. Newton talked about prioritizing his strength this offseason to improve his tackling. “A lot of improvement,” Newton said, via the team’s website. “Especially tackling and getting people to the ground. That’s one of the […] The post AFC Notes: Bengals, Browns QB Competition, Steelers, Drew Allar appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

NFL Insider believes Colts’ Lou Anarumo could have best safety duo since last Super Bowl run

According to SI.com’s Albert Breer, Indianapolis Colts veteran defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo could have his best starting safety duo since his former 2021 Cincinnati Bengals defense made a surprising Super Bowl appearance: Specifically, that AFC Championship title season, Anarumo’s 17th ranked defense got hot in their deep playoff run, as they were anchored by the […]

Why sacks alone don’t define Dexter Lawrence’s impact on Bengals defense

The Cincinnati Bengals will be under immense pressure during the 2026 season. Cincinnati went all in to surround QB Joe Burrow with talent this offseason, making several big additions on defense. One Bengals defender could make a difference by being a natural leader in the middle of the defensive line. Bengals nose tackle Dexter Lawrence […] The post Why sacks alone don’t define Dexter Lawrence’s impact on Bengals defense appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The contract details of new Seahawks offensive lineman Bobby Hart

Hey, remember when the Seattle Seahawks signed offensive lineman Bobby Hart before mandatory minicamp? He’s an experienced tackle who was a three-year starter for the Cincinnati Bengals, and he’s the “competition” for Josh Jones heading into training camp. If you’re curious as to how much Hart costs, as I’m sure you are on this late […]

Zac Taylor’s Bengals Have a “Fatal Flaw” That Will Keep Them Out of the Playoffs, Says NFL Legend

Heading into the 2026 season, the Cincinnati Bengals have retained most of their coaching staff and offensive playmakers, particularly on the offensive side. Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins return to lead the wide receiver room, Chase Brown is coming off his first 1,000-yard season, and Joe Burrow is set to begin the eighth season of […] The post Zac Taylor’s Bengals Have a “Fatal Flaw” That Will Keep Them Out of the Playoffs, Says NFL Legend appeared first on EssentiallySports .

AFC Notes: Lamar Jackson, Cashius Howell, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals Bengals DE Cashius Howell grew up a Chiefs fan, but that seems to have changed after the Chiefs passed on him in the draft. “But they had taken an edge rusher before me, so… you know, it’s all good. I grew up a Kansas City Chiefs fan, but at this point, I’m just thankful […] The post AFC Notes: Lamar Jackson, Cashius Howell, Bengals, Browns, Ravens appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

2026 AFC North Positional Rankings: Defensive Line

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 […]

Bengals Projected to Part Ways With All-Star Wide Receiver

The Cincinnati Bengals received a much-needed infusion of talent this offseason. After three straight seasons of missing the postseason, the Bengals entered free agency among the top 10 teams in available cap space.Perhaps surprisingly, Cincinnati took full advantage of the opportunity they had and rebuilt the team’s roster. They added a large number of players […] The post Bengals Projected to Part Ways With All-Star Wide Receiver appeared first on HEAVY .

AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Zay Flowers, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals Joe Burrow is entering the seventh year of his career as the Bengals’ starting quarterback. Burrow said that he is being more vocal when things aren’t performing up to standard.  “If something isn’t up to a standard, then calling it out right then and there,” Burrow said, via Geoff Hobson of the team’s site. […] The post AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Zay Flowers, Bengals, Browns, Ravens appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

“Babied for Years”: Steelers Accused of Enabling Ben Roethlisberger at Antonio Brown’s Expense by NFL Legend

Once the 2018 season was over, reports suggested that the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ owner, Art Rooney II, and former wide receiver, Antonio Brown, sat down to mutually part ways. The decision came as a shock, considering Brown was still the best receiver in the league at that time. Fast forward to now, and two-time Super Bowl […] The post “Babied for Years”: Steelers Accused of Enabling Ben Roethlisberger at Antonio Brown’s Expense by NFL Legend appeared first on EssentiallySports .

AFC Notes: Jordan Battle, Shedeur Sanders, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals Bengals S Jordan Battle outlined his relationship and the dynamic with CB DJ Turner II. Battle said the two are great friends, and he thinks their differing personalities is perfect for leading the defense. “They say opposites attract,” Battle said, via the team’s website. “Even though he might not be that vocal guy, maybe […] The post AFC Notes: Jordan Battle, Shedeur Sanders, Bengals, Browns, Ravens appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Ex-Bengals All-Pro Offers Blunt Take on HC Zac Taylor

This offseason, the Cincinnati Bengals went against the status quo of the franchise. Unlike other teams like the Los Angeles Rams, who have a tendency of aggressive “all-in” moves, the Bengals have primarily been known to prefer sustained winning over a long-term period rather than being aggressive on a championship window.After losing Trey Hendrickson to […] The post Ex-Bengals All-Pro Offers Blunt Take on HC Zac Taylor appeared first on HEAVY .

Browns LB makes his debut on NFL’s Top 100 list

Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger wasted little time in letting the NFL know he was a player who deserved their attention. A second-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, Schwesinger had eight tackles, including one tackle for loss, in his debut against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. He posted the first of nine games […]

AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Adam Randall, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals There was some chatter last year about Joe Burrow being unhappy with the Bengals and the possibility that he would play elsewhere. Cincinnati executive vice president Katie Blackburn said Burrow remains a “key player” and they want to make sure he’s still bought into the organization.  “He’s a key player on our team,” Blackburn […] The post AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Adam Randall, Bengals, Browns, Ravens appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Run-Off: Can Kyren Williams stave off elimination?

The importance of running backs has been a hot topic of debate for football fans over the last 20 years, and those arguments haven’t cooled off recently. If anything, the success of teams with star running backs, including Saquon Barkley’s 2,000-yard season in 2024 and Kenneth Walker III’s Super Bowl MVP award in 2025, has […]

Bengals, Joe Burrow Sent Clear Warning Ahead of Pivotal 2026 Season

It’s hard to put into words how important this season is for the Cincinnati Bengals. However, we are going to do the best we can to put it into words.According to an ESPN article, it’s ‘now or never’ for this Cincinnati Bengals squad.“Last season was the third year in a row that the Bengals missed […] The post Bengals, Joe Burrow Sent Clear Warning Ahead of Pivotal 2026 Season appeared first on HEAVY .

“I Benched Him”: Joe Flacco’s Son Makes Hilarious Confession on Bengals QB

Joe Flacco once played quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens for 11 seasons. However, after his departure, the veteran QB’s consistency dipped. In the 2025 season, Flacco was with the Cleveland Browns, in a 4-way QB competition with Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Then, a mid-season trade sent him to the Cincinnati […] The post “I Benched Him”: Joe Flacco’s Son Makes Hilarious Confession on Bengals QB appeared first on EssentiallySports .

AFC Notes: Drew Allar, Zac Taylor, Bengals, Browns, Steelers

Bengals Bengals HC Zac Taylor gave an update on the team’s status and looks forward to the progression of some of the team’s second-year defenders. “We’ve gotten everything we want to get done,” Taylor said, via the Dayton Daily News. “We got all the installs in. I thought the guys did a great job getting […] The post AFC Notes: Drew Allar, Zac Taylor, Bengals, Browns, Steelers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

‘He Winked’: Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones Still Doesn’t Believe Antonio Brown Was Knocked Out In Bengals Playoff Game

The Baltimore Ravens are often touted as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ greatest rival. However, the Steelers have had some heated battles with their other division rivals over the years, too. That includes the Cincinnati Bengals. The matchups between those two teams were arguably at their most ruthless in the 2010s. That includes the playoff matchup between […]

AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Joe Thomas, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals Bengals QB Joe Burrow is aware that the team must live up to expectations in 2026, especially after the addition of a player like DL Dexter Lawrence to the defense. “I think that’s great. Put pressure on guys. I love it,” Burrow said, via NFL.com.. “I thrive in it. We’ll find out who else […] The post AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Joe Thomas, Bengals, Browns, Ravens appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .