Cincinnati Bengals

• Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart is doubtful for Sunday against the Buccaneers after hyperextending his knee in late July training camp
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Bengals linebackers Demetrius Knight and Barrett Carter now carry extra weight after Cincinnati rebuilt its defense without addressing their position, leaving the pair to prove themselves against Tampa Bay's potent run game this week.

• Zac Taylor ramped up situational drills all offseason, giving players reps in late-game and end-of-half scenarios to build execution comfort.
• Run...

Experts split on Bengals' home opener vs. Buccaneers.

• Win outlook: Conway and Brennan pick narrow Bengals wins (27-20, 31-30) thanks to improved...

DJ Turner II's sudden hamstring issue is the biggest concern on Cincinnati's Thursday injury report.

• Limited after missing Wednesday's report...

Injury reports for the Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead of their Week 1 matchup have been released.

Cashius Howell stands out as a Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate because double teams on Dexter Lawrence should free him for sacks, turning the second-round steal into proof that skipping the first round paid off.

• Ja’Marr Chase (knee) and Tee Higgins (heel) both went full and are “on track” to play
• Dax Hill not listed at all and will start at corner
• Shemar...

Cincinnati enters Week 1 with two key defensive contributors trending toward availability.

• Dax Hill looks ready to play after his hamstring injury,...

The Bengals' additions of Dexter Lawrence and Jonathan Allen have created interior depth that positions veteran DT T.J. Slaton as a potential trade...

• Trade centerpiece: Bengals sent their No. 10 pick to the Giants for Lawrence to create a dominant interior force that pressures QBs and frees edge...

• Sky-high expectations stem from the Dexter Lawrence acquisition and an offense returning all starters, setting a 10-win floor if healthy.
• Zac...

• Fifth-year captain under Taylor, giving him unmatched context on camp intensity.
• Center role puts him at the center of every snap, offense, and...

Joe Burrow landed fourth in the latest insider poll behind Allen, Stafford, and Mahomes, with voters citing health as the sole knock despite his elite...

The Bengals' base defense allowed a league-worst 6.1 yards per play and 5 yards per rush in 2025.

New personnel fixes the edge problem that forced...

Tee Higgins has returned to practice alongside Ja'Marr Chase, both managing minor injuries, positioning Cincinnati's top receiving duo to be ready for the Week 1 opener versus Tampa Bay.

Dexter Lawrence's daily work on press technique with the secondary and his rapid rise to team captain have already elevated the Bengals' defense,...

The Bengals are reviving their white-pants orange-jersey combo for the 2026 'Open in Orange' opener vs. Tampa Bay, hoping to build tradition after a...

Cincinnati's unwillingness to pay top dollar for guards could eliminate Quenton Nelson as a 2027 free-agent option, with his projected $109 million...

Dax Hill is optimistic about suiting up for the season opener against Tampa Bay despite recent leg tightness, vowing to compete even if not fully...