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It wasn’t supposed to go this way for the Cincinnati Bengals. Just a few short seasons ago, they were the NFL’s freshest contender. This was a gritty, high-powered team that surged to the Super Bowl in 2021 and seemed poised to dominate the AFC for years to come. However, football’s margins are razor-thin. A season-ending […]

The Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson have not come to an agreement on a contract extension as training camp is set to begin, and the pass rusher is now in Florida, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. “Hendrickson didn’t want to hear the practice whistles while being a distraction to his teammates, so he and […]

If the Cincinnati Bengals were hoping to have Trey Hendrickson’s contract situation resolved by training camp, they came up well short in their latest attempt. The team’s most recent effort to get its star defensive end back into the locker room was one of its worst, according to former linebacker turned analyst Manti Te’o. The […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are playing a dangerous game with their top edge rushers. Both of Cincinnati’s starting edge rushers are in contract disputes with the team. The timing is terrible, as most NFL training camps begin on Tuesday. The situation just got worse for Cincinnati’s negotiations with Trey Hendrickson. Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson has […]

Shemar Stewart and the Cincinnati Bengals are still in a standoff regarding his rookie contract with training camp underway. Reports indicate that some of the verbiage within the contract is holding things up, as Stewart and his agent won’t sign before it is removed. On Monday, team owner Mike Brown revealed his blunt reason for […]

The Cincinnati Bengals will be under incredible pressure during the 2025 NFL season. Cincinnati’s offense was elite in 2024 but their defense held them back, keeping them from making the playoffs. The Bengals are hard at work trying to get both of their starting edge rushers back with the team before training camp. Bengals owner […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have had an interesting offseason regarding all of their pass rushers, and first-round pick Shemar Stewart is right at the top of the list. The Bengals took a chance on the Texas A&M product and selected Stewart with the No. 17 overall pick in the first round, but he has yet to […]

With training camp looming and storylines swirling around, the Cincinnati Bengals have reportedly made a significant move in their high-profile contract standoff with star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson. Multiple reports confirm that the Bengals delivered a fresh offer to Hendrickson in recent days, hoping to resolve a months-long impasse that has shadowed the team’s offseason […]

Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron believes he still plenty of gas in the tank to continue his professional football career. McCarron last played in June 2024, representing the St. Louis Battlehawks at the time. He played two seasons with them while being an athlete in the XFL/UFL. 2023 was his last appearance in the […]

When Joe Burrow returned from the Cincinnati Bengals’ away game against the Dallas Cowboys late in the 2024 season, he reported that multiple items had been stolen during a burglary at his house. Since then, not all the perpetrators have been identified, but pawn shop owner Dimitriy Nezhinsky has pleaded guilty to his role in […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are ready to make up for lost time in 2025. Cincinnati played well in 2024, but they could not get the help they needed to make the playoffs. The Bengals just added some Joe Burrow insurance before the start of training camp this week. The Bengals have signed former Falcons quarterback Desmond […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have a lot of contract drama as they approach training camp, which is seemingly becoming a yearly issue for them. On Saturday morning, though, they managed to cross one item off that list when they inked one of their remaining unsigned rookies to a new contract. However, it wasn’t first-round pick Shemar […]

Joe Burrow is Sports Illustrated’s latest cover star. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, who is known for using the NFL tunnel as his personal runway, opted for an ice bath for his recent SI cover. Joe Burrow keeps it cool on and off the field. The Bengals QB is featured on the cover of SI's Sports […]

Rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart was already an enigma in the 2025 NFL Draft class, displaying outstanding athleticism and physical traits but recording only four and a half sacks in 37 games for Texas A&M. He has become an even bigger wild card since the Cincinnati Bengals selected him with the No. 17 overall pick. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have a rich history of success in the NFL. While Cincinnati have not won a Super Bowl, they have made it to four AFC Championships and won three of them. The Bengals have been blessed with some legendary players, including QB Boomer Esiason and WR Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson. Cincinnati is in good […]

The Cincinnati Bengals know the importance of the 2025 NFL season. Cincinnati disappointed in 2024, starting slow and missing the playoffs. Now the Bengals understand that they need all hands on deck to get back to the playoffs in 2025. It helps to have the league’s best receiver on the team. Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase […]

One of the more concerning developments of the 2025 offseason for the Cincinnati Bengals is the fact that their first round draft pick, defensive end Shemar Stewart out of Texas A&M, has yet to sign his rookie contract with the team. Stewart is now officially the last first round pick from 2025 who hasn’t yet […]

In a stunning yet well-earned twist, Cincinnati Bengals superstar Ja’Marr Chase has leapfrogged his former LSU teammate Justin Jefferson to claim the top spot in ESPN’s 2025 NFL wide receiver rankings. The annual list, which draws insights from over 70 NFL executives, coaches, and scouts, emphasizes who the league’s best players are right now. In […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are currently gearing up for what they hope will be a bounce back season in 2025-26. The Bengals recently drafted defensive end Shemar Stewart out of Texas A&M in the first round of the NFL Draft, but Stewart has yet to sign his rookie contract with the team. At one point, Stewart […]

As the Cincinnati Bengals gear up for their 2025 NFL training camp, much of the spotlight remains on the star-studded offense led by Joe Burrow and his elite receiving corps. Yet, beneath that glamour lies a defense in flux. They are also grappling with contract stalemates and personnel uncertainty. Remember that pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson continues […]

After showing promise in 2023, the Cleveland Browns were sent crashing back to earth the following year and missed the playoffs for the third time in four seasons. The Browns finished with a woeful record of 3-14 in another forgettable campaign. But as they say, there’s always a silver lining. For the Browns, it’s the […]

An interesting takeaway from Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow on the newly released “Quarterback” documentary series on Netflix was that he wanted to buy a Batmobile. He, however, was forced to cancel his purchase of the replica car worth $2.9 million after his house was burglarized in December. For what it’s worth, Batman wouldn’t have […]

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals were in the 2024 season with their feet set squarely on football. But off the field, the signal-caller addressed a more personal struggle: a home break-in that led him to back out of a luxury $3 million purchase. In Netflix’s Quarterback series, Burrow shared that he decided against buying […]

Maybe things are turning in the favor of the Cincinnati Bengals in regards to their stadium and their contract dealings with Trey Hendrickson. So, what better time than to reveal the NSFW sideline conversation between Zac Taylor and Joe Burrow? The “event” occurred during a game against the Titans last December, according to a post […]

Training camp is always a time for optimism, but for the Cincinnati Bengals, 2025 also brings a sense of urgency. With Joe Burrow healthy again and the receiving duo of Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins locked in long-term, expectations are sky-high. Yet under the surface, a few lingering roster questions suggest that some surprising veterans […]

The Cincinnati Bengals and star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson have had a rough time negotiating a contract extension with Hendrickson using the media to call out the Bengals for allegedly cutting off communication following the draft. Things may be improving, though, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. “So it’s been a little sticky for sure, like […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are never boring. In 2024, they were downright electric. We saw Joe Burrow back healthy and throwing darts, Ja’Marr Chase terrorizing secondaries, and Tee Higgins proving he still deserves top-billing attention. Cincinnati became must-watch TV. However, as dazzling as their offense was, their defense was equally frustrating. The Bengals managed to lose […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are not strangers to high-stakes drama on or off the field. After all, this is the team that’s tried to ride the thin line between championship contention and roster preservation. However, as training camp nears for the 2025 NFL season, the Bengals find themselves in murky waters once again. This time, it’s […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are currently gearing up for a 2025 season that could be a make-or-break one for the future of the franchise. Cincinnati missed the playoffs for the second straight year in 2024, putting the pressure on Joe Burrow and company to rally this season. There has been some doubt in recent months as […]

A trailer is finally here for Netflix’s Quarterback Season 2, which will be headlined by Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, and Kirk Cousins. It promises more behind-the-scenes access and lots of on-field highlights. Of course, Cousins is the first signal-caller to return for a second season. He previously headlined the first season, which also featured Kansas […]

The Cincinnati Bengals know they are staring down a make-or-break 2025 season. With one of the most explosive passing attacks in football and a generational quarterback in Joe Burrow, the Bengals can’t afford to waste another year on the fringe of contention. Sure, they made headlines by securing their star receivers. However, glaring holes remain […]

The Cincinnati Bengals cannot seem to get anything right in the 2025 offseason. As the Bengals’ front office continues to struggle with contract negotiations, Joe Burrow’s inadequate showing at the Fanatics Fest quarterback skills challenge got endlessly ridiculed by fans on social media. As one of the handful of athletes at the 2025 Fanatics Fest, […]

With the Cincinnati Bengals closing the book on their 2025 mandatory minicamp, anticipation is building for a pivotal season. After back-to-back 9-8 campaigns and a two-year playoff drought, Zac Taylor’s squad is searching for a spark to return to AFC contention. Minicamp offered plenty of insight into the roster’s strengths, evolving dynamics, and looming questions. […]

Contract talks between Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals seem to never end. Orlando Brown Jr. provided his thoughts on the situation. Hendrickson is seeking a major contract that will have him be among the highest-paid defenders in the NFL. He looks to be earning close to as much as Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett, who […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are playing a dangerous game with their top edge rushers. Both Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart are embroiled in contract disputes with the Bengals just a month before training camp. One NFL insider revealed that one of those situations is far from over. Adam Schefter revealed on The Pat McAfee Show that […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are playing with fire regarding their top two edge rushers. Both Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart are in contract disputes with the team heading into the summer. Despite all of the drama, one Bengals player is optimistic that everything will work out in the end. Bengals tackle Orlando Brown is confident that […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are heading into the 2025-2026 NFL season with sky-high expectations, and veteran tackle Orlando Brown Jr. is one of the loudest voices backing the offense’s breakout potential. During a Tuesday appearance on NFL Network’s The Insiders, Brown delivered glowing praise for the unit, calling attention to the team’s chemistry and momentum as […]

For the Cincinnati Bengals, the NFL offseason is a balancing act of continuity and calculated change. With minicamp now in the rearview mirror, the pressure is intensifying for veterans who find themselves on the bubble. The Bengals’ 90-man roster is brimming with youth, potential, and financial implications. This also means tough decisions are coming. Sure, […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are facing disaster at the edge rusher position just weeks before NFL training camp. Cincinnati is currently in contract disputes with both of their presumed starters. Thankfully, there are some signs of optimism that one of those situations could be improving. The Bengals and Trey Hendrickson have resumed communication about his contract […]