Hayden Hurst
Carolina Panthers number one draft pick quarterback Bryce Young signs autographs after arriving at their NFL football stadium on Friday, April 28, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Panthers draft focused on upgrading sagging passing game

By Steve Reed Apr. 29, 2023 06:56 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers generall manager Scott Fitterer speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Panthers retooled offense designed to help No. 1 pick win

By Steve Reed Mar. 20, 2023 06:53 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings' Adam Thielen points skyward before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Chicago. The Vikings released wide receiver Adam Thielen on Friday, March 10, 2023, for salary cap relief, ending a remarkable 10-year run with his home-state team as an undrafted underdog.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Panthers agree to terms with free agent WR Thielen

By Steve Reed Mar. 19, 2023 08:51 PM EDT

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Carolina Panthers have added two offensive weapons for their incoming rookie quarterback via free agency. The Panthers announced they have agreed to terms with running back Miles Sanders from the Philadelphia Eagles and tight end Hayden Hurst from the Cincinnati Bengals, Wednesday, March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
Panthers add free agent RB Sanders, TE Hurst to offense

By Steve Reed Mar. 15, 2023 11:24 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after scoring on a two point conversion during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
4 of NFL's best TEs on display in conference title games

By Dave Skretta Jan. 27, 2023 12:12 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter of an NFL division round football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Joe Burrow, Bengals go for 4-0 vs. KC in AFC title rematch

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 26, 2023 03:24 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
NFL Salute to Service award finalists: Hurst, Kittle, Rivera

Jan. 25, 2023 11:39 AM EST

Hubbard inactive for Bengals; Diggs, Poyer active for Bills

Jan. 02, 2023 07:24 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals were without defensive Sam Hubbard for Monday's night's game against the Buffalo Bills but had starting tight end Hayden...

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) leaps over Kansas City Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill (22) in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bengals confidence soaring after fourth straight win

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 05, 2022 04:21 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (11) makes a catch between Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple (20) and safety Vonn Bell (24) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Joshua Bickel)
Burrow tops Mahomes again, rallies Bengals past Chiefs 27-24

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 04, 2022 07:45 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff looks downfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 13

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 30, 2022 07:28 PM EST

New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward (55) tackles Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (31) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 12

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 23, 2022 08:40 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates with tight end Lawrence Cager (83) after Cager scored a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 11

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 16, 2022 04:59 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1), and Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) and Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Chris Manhertz (84) celebrate after touchdown during the NFL football game between Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium London, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 02, 2022 02:31 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 8

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 26, 2022 08:57 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 19, 2022 03:10 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner tackles Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith short of a first down during an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 6

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 12, 2022 03:55 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Bengals' mistakes lead to another loss by a field goal

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 10, 2022 02:51 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (43) carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Ravens try for another prime-time win when they host Bengals

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 03:03 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Robert Woods (2) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Cody Hollister and center Ben Jones in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 5

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 05, 2022 03:44 PM EDT