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Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, right, holds up a team jersey with Daxton Hill for a photo after introducing Hill as the as the football team's first-round pick in the NFL draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bengals address depth needs on defense with DB-heavy draft

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 30, 2022 08:01 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals' Daxton Hill, back center, speaks at a news conference introducing him as the football team's first-round pick in the NFL draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bengals add more defense, get Florida DT Carter in 3rd round

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 29, 2022 09:35 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan defensive back Daxton Hill (30) in action in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Washington in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Hill is a possible pick in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Bengals get Michigan DB Daxton Hill with 31st pick

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 28, 2022 11:49 PM EDT

Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon makes a catch during a drill at Washington's NFL football Pro Day, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Late-picking Bengals may look to draft for defensive depth

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 22, 2022 08:14 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
3 penalties on 3 straight plays in final minutes cost Cincy

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 13, 2022 10:37 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) tackles Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Bengals' 2 big plays in 22 seconds not enough against Rams

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 13, 2022 10:30 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) after the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Los Angeles Rams won 23-20. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Kupp's late TD lifts Rams over Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl

By Barry Wilner Feb. 13, 2022 10:25 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) falls after being sacked by Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Ernest Jones (50) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Super Bowl Live: Kupp named Super Bowl MVP after winning TD

Feb. 13, 2022 03:26 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates with fans after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Analysis: Bengals provide hope, blueprint for lowly teams

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Feb. 07, 2022 02:15 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates with fans after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Burrow, Chase play role in building Super Bowl-bound Bengals

By Simmi Buttar Feb. 05, 2022 02:00 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, center, catches a pass short of the end zone between Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) and cornerback Eli Apple, right, during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Super Bowl Matchup: Veteran Rams versus upstart Bengals

By Barry Wilner Feb. 04, 2022 01:11 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Naquan Jones (90) during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
AFC Matchup: Newbie Bengals visit perennial contender Chiefs

By Barry Wilner Jan. 27, 2022 02:12 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates after kicker Daniel Carlson (2) scored a field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Steelers fans add winning feat after Carlson's clutch kick

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 01:53 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) beats Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (23) and cornerback Taron Johnson (24) on a 13-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
COVID-19 issues continue in NFL; Colts, Panthers hit hard

By Steve Reed Dec. 27, 2021 01:56 PM EST

A fan goes through security before an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 12:15 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni reacts to a referee call during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Ravens without top 2 QBs after Huntley lands on COVID list

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson celebrates his field goal with tight end C.J. Uzomah (87) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Bengals grind out a win, but road to playoffs will be rocky

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 20, 2021 03:57 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is placed on a cart after being injured against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Bridgewater injured in Bengals' 15-10 victory over Broncos

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 19, 2021 07:58 PM EST

Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) makes an interception against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Bengals, Broncos boast ground games worthy of playoff push

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 03:22 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates a touchdown pass to Ja'Marr Chase with Joe Mixon during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Bengals still in playoff picture, but can't afford mistakes

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 13, 2021 03:43 PM EST