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Bengals News: Boye Mafe breakout

Part of the defensive rebuild this offseason was clearly to drastically improve the defensive line that struggled to create any pass rush last season. While most fans will look at Dexter Lawrence as the key to that (rightfully so), we can’t overlook the possibility of what Boye Mafe can bring to the table. Moe Moton […]

Bengals get plenty of positive vibes in 2026 NFL season predictions

The Cincinnati Bengals have become a popular dark horse team for the upcoming season for analysts who aren’t banking on old narratives holding true. SB Nation’s Jarrett Bailey put together 61 predictions for the NFL season, and it would do a disservice to him to go over every single one that involves the Bengals here. […]

2026 AFC North Positional Rankings: Cornerback

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 […]

Rams-Bengals is the Super Bowl rematch we need

Five seasons ago, the Los Angeles Rams hoisted the Lombardi Trophy on their home turf against the Cincinnati Bengals. With the Super Bowl returning to SoFi Stadium in February, Rams-Bengals for the NFL crown is the rematch we need this season. It’s not hard to imagine Los Angeles back in the big game, especially given […]

Joe Mixon reveals his NFL career might be over due to freak foot injury

Joe Mixon was one of the best running backs in the NFL, but a 'freak' injury could seriously hamper his career. Joe Mixon was a force to be reckoned with. However, after missing the entire 2025 NFL season due to a freak foot injury, the running back has admitted to some former teammates that the outlook is not good at all. Per Aaron Wilson of NBC Sports , Mixon told former Bengals teammates that his “ career is over .” This is just an absolutely devastating piece of news for Mixon, who ...

Ken Anderson says Bob Trumpy was “Gronk before Gronk”

Cincinnati Bengals legend Ken Anderson spoke to Fox19 about two of his former teammates, Bob Trumpy and James Brooks, who were recently selected for the Bengals’ Ring of Honor. The former Bengals quarterback, QB coach, and offensive coordinator called both players “great teammates” and noted Trumpy’s ability to play like a traditional tight end, blocking […]

Trust the Board: An offseason review of the AFC North

It’s been an eventful offseason in the AFC North. This week, Joey and Ryan discuss all the moving and shaking that’s gone on in the AFC North, and try to make sense of the state of each franchise. Which team will win the AFC North this year? Which team made the best moves this offseason? […]

Bengals News: James Brooks and Bob Trumpy join Ring of Honor

The Cincinnati Bengals season ticket holders elected two players well before their time into the team’s Ring of Honor yesterday with tight end Bob Trumpy and running back James Brooks. Trumpy caught comparisons to Rob Gronkowski for his size and ability as a route runner, well before any tight end was expected to be running […]

6 Running Backs on New Teams (2026 Fantasy Football)

NFL free agency and trades reshuffled a lot of fantasy football-relevant depth charts this offseason. A change of scenery can be the difference between a wasted talent and a league-winner. New offensive systems, new quarterbacks, and new target competition all ... read more »

Bengals Ring of Honor voting gets even tougher as Willie Anderson reflects on what the honor truly means

The Cincinnati Bengals have done a remarkable job of celebrating the franchise’s history since launching the Ring of Honor in 2021. Now, with another loaded ballot and a growing list of deserving candidates, one of the organization’s all-time greats believes the process is becoming almost impossible. Former Bengals offensive tackle Willie Anderson recently discussed the […]

Bengals Film Room: Landon Robinson flashes Geno Atkins-like traits

The Cincinnati Bengals‘ affection for Navy defensive tackle Landon Robinson was one of the worst-kept secrets of draft season, but just like with Andri Iosivas a few years back, they somehow managed to land him on Day 3 without another team swooping in to take him just before their pick. Let’s take a look to […]

James Brooks and Bob Trumpy elected for Bengals Ring of Honor

Cincinnati Bengals season ticket holders apparently have long memories, as they have just elected tight end Bob Trumpy and running back James Brooks to be the latest members of the team’s Ring of Honor. As Geoff Hobson wrote in his article on their selections on Bengals.com, Trumpy was selected in the 12th round of the […]

Bengals Film Room: Jack Endries can make an impact in Year 1

Tight end is a bit of a notorious position for the Bengals. The team loves Drew Sample, but he has obvious limitations. Anytime you mention Mike Gesicki’s name, someone is bound to call him a wide receiver. Then there is Erick All, the 2024 draft pick who can do it all, except notably stay healthy. […]

Answering Dan Hoard’s 5 questions entering Bengals Training Camp 2026

Bengals Training Camp is a week away from getting underway on the Kettering Health Practice Fields behind Paycor Stadium. Storylines abound, and there are many questions going into camp and about the Bengals’ 2026 season. For the second straight season, the Voice of the Bengals, Dan Hoard, released an episode of the Bengals Booth Podcast […]

Bengals News: 2026 Ring of Honor Induction Day

The Cincinnati Bengals shocked their fan base when they announced they’d join the 21st century and have some sort of way to honor their past greats. The Ring of Honor was introduced in 2021, and the first four names to be enshrined were Anthony Munoz, Ken Riley, Ken Anderson and Paul Brown. Since then, eight […]

Bengals’ Defense One Of NFL’s Biggest Questions Entering Camp, ESPN Argues

Given the potential the Bengals have on offense with Joe Burrow, it’s no surprise that their defense is under the microscope. In fact, according to ESPN’s Ben Solak, it’s one of the NFL’s biggest questions entering training camp. And if we’re being honest, he’s probably right given the past five seasons. When its defense plays […]

Who is the Bengals’ biggest rival right now?

When it comes to rivalries, the Cincinnati Bengals have some of the NFL’s best. There’s always going to be animosity between division rivals, but the Bengals have two of the league’s most heated rivalries with the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers. Anytime the Bengals face one of them, emotions run high, as those matchups typically […]

AFC Notes: Shedeur Sanders, DeAndre Hopkins, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr. points out the Bengals have a strong history of making notable additions in August, whether it’s via free agency or a trade. He expects that to continue in 2026, with holes at cornerback, swing tackle, and linebacker that still loom for a team with high expectations.  Dehner adds the […] The post AFC Notes: Shedeur Sanders, DeAndre Hopkins, Bengals, Browns, Ravens appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

NFL 2025 National Revenue Tops $14B, Teams Get $450M

Each of the 32 NFL teams had gross revenue of more than $450 million for the 2025 season, according to multiple people familiar with the league’s finances who were not authorized to speak publicly. The tally is up roughly 5% from the 2024 season. The total represents national media rights, league sponsorships, and shared revenue and […]

Out of the Blue: Jordan Kovacs joins to talk Michigan, Bengals, and more!

On this week’s Out of the Blue podcast, the boys are joined by former Michigan Wolverine and current Cincinnati Bengals assistant coach Jordan Kovacs. The trio discusses the difficulties of learning a new scheme, rebuilding culture under a new head coach, and what he is watching from Michigan this fall. Be sure to submit any […]

Bengals have 2nd best QB situation in NFL, per CBS analyst

Wherever you place Joe Burrow among the best QBs in the NFL, there’s no denying he’s in the top five. Meanwhile, you can make a strong argument that his backup, Joe Flacco, is the best thrower of footballs coming off the bench. So it’s no surprise that CBS’ Jordan Dajani has the Bengals QB room […]