Cincinnati Bengals

NFL 2019: Bengals facing daunting odds, history under Taylor

By Joe Kay Aug. 22, 2019 12:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2011 file photo Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson runs for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cincinnati. Benson, one of the most prolific rushers in NCAA and University of Texas history, has died in a motorcycle accident in Texas, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. He was 36. (AP Photo/David Kohl, file)

Bengals Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:01 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid speaks at a news conference after the team's preseason NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 17-7. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Chiefs still emphasize preseason games despite injury risk

By Dave Skretta Aug. 21, 2019 03:41 PM EDT

FILE - At left, in an Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. At right, in an Aug. 16, 2019, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs on the field during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears during a preseason NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Owner John Mara and coach Pat Shurmur have said Manning is the starter in his final season under contract, but the Giants went 5-11 last season and are rebuilding. How Manning and Jones fare against the Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium will be in the spotlight. (AP Photo/File)

Raiders-Packers game lands in Winnipeg on Thursday

By The Associated Press Aug. 21, 2019 02:38 PM EDT

Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws a football prior to an NFL preseason football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

San Francisco 49ers at Denver Broncos 8/19/2019

Aug. 19, 2019 07:52 PM EDT

Guard Westerman leaves Bengals in latest line setback

Aug. 16, 2019 07:16 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Guard Christian Westerman has left the Bengals to ponder his future, another setback to an offensive line depleted by injuries and retirements. ...

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaps over Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) during the first half of a NFL football preseason game, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Baltimore. The play was called back on a penalty on the Ravens. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Jackson looks sharp, Rodgers sits as Ravens beat Packers

Aug. 15, 2019 11:04 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ryan Finley (5) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Haskins up and down, Finley strong as Bengals beat Redskins

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 15, 2019 10:49 PM EDT

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) greets fans along the sideline before the team's NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Landover, Md., Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Redskins 8/15/2019

Aug. 15, 2019 07:30 PM EDT

FILE - At left, in an Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh talks to his team during the first half of an NFL football preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Baltimore. At right, also in an Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers blows bubbles with his gum before the start of an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans in Green Bay, Wis. The Ravens will see a little bit of Aaron Rodgers on Thursday night, Aug. 15 in their preseason game. (AP Photo/File)

Ravens don't lose preseason games. So what?

By The Associated Press Aug. 14, 2019 02:42 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Mahomes shows maturity, growth in Chiefs' preseason opener

By Dave Skretta Aug. 12, 2019 01:33 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Mahomes leads Chiefs to TD in 38-17 win over Bengals

By The Associated Press Aug. 11, 2019 12:25 AM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson (25) runs for a touchdown ahead of Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Tony Lippett (39) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Mahomes sharp as Chiefs rout Bengals in preseason opener

By Dave Skretta Aug. 10, 2019 11:25 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs 8/10/2019

Aug. 10, 2019 07:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Blake Bortles throws a pass during the NFL football team's training camp in Irvine, Calif. Bortles gets his first opportunity to show if an offseason with coach Sean McVay has led to improvement. Bortles signed with Los Angeles following his first five seasons in Jacksonville. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)

49ers coach Shanahan would be fine with no preseason games

By The Associated Press Aug. 09, 2019 11:25 AM EDT

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills kneels during the national anthem before the team's preseason NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins 8/8/2019

Aug. 08, 2019 07:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 1965, file photo, Otto Graham, center, coach of the College All Stars football team, talks with co-captains Dick Butkus (50) of Illinois and Roger Staubach (12) of Navy as the team worked out under lights at Soldier Field in Chicago. In the early days of the NFL, college football was king and playing the game professionally was not necessarily something players aspired to do. By planting its flag in large cities, embracing television exposure and playing a more entertaining style, the NFL surged in popularity in the middle of the 20th century and helped turn college football into a means to an end for many players. (AP Photo/Edward Kitch, File)

NFL at 100: How college football became the pipeline to NFL

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 08, 2019 03:49 PM EDT

Bengals, NFL Foundation donate $75,000 to Dayton

By The Associated Press Aug. 07, 2019 05:20 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals and NFL Foundation are donating $75,000 to help those directly affected by a shooting rampage in Dayton, Ohio that left 10 people dead....

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman catches a ball during NFL football training camp Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Offensive continuity could have Chiefs flying high again

By Dave Skretta Aug. 07, 2019 01:41 PM EDT

In this July 25, 2019 file photo New York Jets' Trevon Sanders leaves the field after a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J. Sanders spent some time off from crushing ballcarriers on the football field to crunch numbers for the city budget.
Lengthy meetings with local leaders, spirited conversations and hearty handshakes _ lots of them _ were all in a day's work for Hizzoner.
The New York Jets rookie defensive lineman was honored in February as the Mayor for the Day in his hometown of North Charleston, South Carolina, trading in his jersey for a spiffy jacket and tie. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, file)

Hizzoner! Jets rookie Sanders was mayor of hometown for day

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 04, 2019 03:36 PM EDT

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