D.J. Reader
File-This Nov. 29, 2020, file photo shows Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Riley Reiff (71) in action in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Minneapolis. Cincinnati bolstered its offensive line, which was a glaring weakness in a 4-11-1 2020 season, with the signing of ex-Vikings Reiff as the team seeks better protection for quarterback Joe Burrow. (AP Photo/David Berding, File)
Bengals cut Atkins, add to offensive, defensive lines

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 19, 2021 06:25 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor watched his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
After Bengals limp to finish, Taylor gets vote of confidence

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 04, 2021 03:26 PM EST

Injuries and strife plague Bengals' defense as Burrow stars

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 26, 2020 05:55 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals defense is in disarray, on the field and off. Multiple injuries to key personnel and an...

Indianapolis Colts' Zach Pascal (14) makes a touchdown reception against Cincinnati Bengals' LeShaun Sims (38) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Rivers throw 3 TD passes as Colts rally past Bengals 31-27

By Michael Marot Oct. 18, 2020 04:50 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals nose tackle D.J. Reader (98) is carted away after he was injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. Reader suffered a season-ending knee injury. Free agent DT Xavier Williams was signed Monday to replace him. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Colts trying to fix Taylor-made ground game against Bengals

By Michael Marot Oct. 15, 2020 04:35 PM EDT

NFL Today, Week 5

By The Associated Press Oct. 11, 2020 09:21 PM EDT
SCOREBOARD Monday, Oct. 12 Los Angeles Chargers (1-3) at New Orleans (2-2), Monday 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN. ...

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tyus Bowser, back, makes a hit on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow as he tries a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Ravens get defensive, stuff Burrows in 27-3 rout of Bengals

By David Ginsburg Oct. 11, 2020 04:12 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) walks off of the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Poor start after Hopkins trade costs Texans' O'Brien his job

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 05, 2020 02:25 PM EDT

A fan sits in the stands before an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 12:28 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor, right, watches during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
61 passes! Joe Burrow carries offense but Bengals still lose

By Joe Kay Sep. 18, 2020 03:39 PM EDT

Texans look to take next step in 2020 behind QB Watson

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 02:48 PM EDT
HOUSTON TEXANS (11-7) New faces: RB David Johnson, WRs Brandin Cooks and Randall Cobb, SSs Eric Murray and Jaylen Watkins, OTs Roderick...

Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow scrambles as he looks to pass in a drill during an NFL football camp practice in Cincinnati, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Bottom up: Bengals & Burrow try to dig out of deepest hole

By Joe Kay Aug. 27, 2020 04:51 PM EDT

With Burrow, Bengals look to improve on 2019 fiasco

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 01:31 PM EDT
CINCINNATI BENGALS (2-14) New faces: QB Joe Burrow, WR Tee Higgins, G Xavier Su’a-Filo, CB Trae Waynes, CB Mackensie Alexander, CB LeShaun...

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) warms up with his teammates during an NFL training camp football practice Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, at The Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP)
Watt continues to impress as Texans star enters 10th season

By Kristie Rieken Aug. 18, 2020 05:27 PM EDT

Texans look to contend for title with new-look offense

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 02:29 PM EDT
HOUSTON TEXANS (11-7) CAMP SITE: Houston LAST YEAR: Won AFC South for second straight year and fourth time in five...

FILE - Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) tackles Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (12) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The division that led the AFC in sacks in 2019 might be even tougher to block next season. Every team in the AFC South made at least one major move along the defensive front between free agency and the draft. Tennessee signed 2016 NFL sack leader Beasley in free agency. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
AFC South adds pass-rushing skill to already-loaded division

By Mark Long Apr. 29, 2020 12:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, TCU defensive lineman Ross Blacklock runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Blacklock was selected by the Houston Texans in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Texans' O'Brien uses 1st draft as GM to address many needs

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 25, 2020 07:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, TCU defensive lineman Ross Blacklock speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Blacklock is a possible pick in the NFL Draft which runs Thursday, April 23, 2020, thru Saturday, April 25. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, Fle)
Texans pick TCU DT Ross Blacklock, Florida LB Greenard

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 24, 2020 08:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) catches a pass while Virginia cornerback Nick Grant (1) defends during the second half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. The NFL's shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic is denying teams the opportunity to get face time with draft prospects who have been injured, have checkered pasts or are under the radar. Higgins’ 6-foot-4 frame and superb hands stand out in a deep pool of receivers. Speed is the question, and a private workout might have helped. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
Joe's target: Bengals open 2nd round by drafting Tee Higgins

By Joe Kay Apr. 24, 2020 07:38 PM EDT

Texans could address CB need with 40th pick in draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 11:06 AM EDT
40. HOUSTON (11-7) LAST SEASON: Won AFC South for second straight year and fourth time in five seasons behind strong play of quarterback...