Sam Hubbard
File-This March 31, 2021, file photo shows LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase catching during a drill at an NFL Pro Day at LSU in Baton Rouge, La. Caleb Farley of Virginia Tech was the first top prospect to make the decision that has added a whole new layer of uncertainty to the annual crapshoot that is the NFL draft. Farley had plenty of players follow his lead, including several others set to be high draft picks next week like LSU receiver Chase, Oregon tackle Penei Sewell, Northwestern tackle Rashawn Slater and Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
Bengals draft strategy is to keep building around Burrow

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 23, 2021 03:07 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is slow to get up after fumbling the football while being hit by Cincinnati Bengals' Sam Hubbard during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston. The Bengals won 37-31. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Bad Texans get mad as losing streak extends to 4 games

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 28, 2020 03:53 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (34) runs for a touchdown as Houston Texans' A.J. Moore Jr. (33) and Zach Cunningham try to tackle him during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Bengals cap productive week with pair of unexpected wins

By Simmi Buttar Dec. 28, 2020 11:52 AM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) fumbles the football as he is hit by Cincinnati Bengals' Sam Hubbard (94) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston. The Bengals recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Frustrated Watt unleashes postgame tirade about effort

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 27, 2020 06:49 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (34) celebrates after a 46-yard touchdown run against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Bengals beat Texans 37-31 for first road win since 2018

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 27, 2020 04:35 PM EST

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 11:56 AM EST

Houston Texans wide receiver Chad Hansen (17) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) n the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bengals try to build on big win in trip to struggling Texans

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 24, 2020 05:03 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Alex Erickson (12) fumbles the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. The Cowboys recovered. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Bengals running out of chances to pick up 3rd win of 2020

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 14, 2020 04:48 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) leavers the field following an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. The Cowboys defeated the Bengals 30-7. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Another QB banged up, bad luck piles up for Bengals

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 13, 2020 06:58 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor watches the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Once full of hope, woeful Bengals now playing for pride

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 30, 2020 04:02 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looses his helmet as he is tackled by Washington Football Team defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) and defensive end Chase Young (99), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Landover. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Bengals rookie QB Burrow to have knee surgery this week

Nov. 30, 2020 03:45 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Drubbing by Steelers shows Bengals still lack consistency

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 16, 2020 01:39 PM EST

Bengals claim DE Takk McKinley off waivers from Falcons

Nov. 11, 2020 06:42 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday bolstered their defensive front by claiming defensive end Takk McKinley off waivers from the Atlanta...

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

Philadelphia Eagles' Cameron Johnston, left, hands a football to Rick Lovato before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Cincinnati Bengals at Philadelphia Eagles 9/27/2020

Sep. 27, 2020 11:42 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) celebrates with cornerback Carlton Davis (33) at Barrett sacked Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 10:23 PM EST