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FILE - Former Clemson teammates Travis Etienne and Trevor Lawrence pose with their Jacksonville Jaguars jerseys during an introductory press conference in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Friday, April 30, 2021, file photo. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP, File)
Reunion Tour: College teammates getting back together in NFL

By Mark Long May. 11, 2021 04:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Clemson offensive tackle Jackson Carman (79) looks to block during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Glendale, Ariz. The Cincinnati Bengals got some help for their offensive line Friday night, taking Carman with their second-round pick in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Bengals fill urgent needs in draft, build around QB Burrow

By Mitch Stacy May. 01, 2021 07:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 11, 2021, file photo, Texas linebacker Joseph Ossai prepares to lift weights for scouts and coached during the school's Pro Day in Austin, Texas. Ossai was Ossai was the third round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL football draft. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Bengals get O-line help, pick Carman in second round

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 30, 2021 08:30 PM EDT

LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase adjusts his glasses as he appears on the Red Carpet at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer, Pool)
Bengals take LSU receiver Chase with fifth overall pick

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 29, 2021 09:05 PM EDT

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

Bengals sign backup QB Brandon Allen to one-year contract

Mar. 10, 2021 12:18 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals signed backup quarterback Brandon Allen to a one-year contract on Wednesday. Allen, who was signed...

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2019, file photo, Aaron Kromer speaks to reporters during a Los Angeles Rams news conference in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The Rams have mutually parted ways with Kromer, their offensive line coach and running game coordinator. The Rams on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, confirmed the departure of Kromer, who had been with the team since head coach Sean McVay's first season in 2017. Kromer added the title of run game coordinator in 2018. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Aaron Kromer is 7th assistant to leave Rams' coaching staff

By Greg Beacham Feb. 18, 2021 08:28 PM EST

Bengals wrap up coaching changes with new WR assistant

Feb. 12, 2021 05:34 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor finished his of-season coaching staff changes by hiring former Tulsa assistant Justin Hill as running...

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley watches his players before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. On Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, the Los Angeles Chargers hired Staley to become the team's head coach. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Chargers' new coach Staley looking to connect with Herbert

By Joe Reedy Jan. 21, 2021 08:20 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley watches his players before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. On Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, the Los Angeles Chargers hired Staley to become the team's head coach. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Chargers hire Rams DC Brandon Staley as head coach

By Joe Reedy Jan. 17, 2021 10:50 PM EST

FILE - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs off the field after a win against the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game in Cincinnati, in this Oct. 4, 2020, file photo. Burrow said Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2020, he’ll start running on his surgically repaired knee next month and will be ready to start the opening game of the 2021 season.(AP Photo/Emilee Chinn, File)
Injured Burrow says he'll be ready for opening day 2021

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 12, 2021 05:22 PM EST

Washington Football Team's Alex Smith plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Mr. Smith goes to Washington, takes another team to playoffs

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 05, 2021 03:57 PM EST

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

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) celebrates after running back J.K. Dobbins (27) ran in for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Ravens clinch playoff spot with 38-3 rout of Bengals

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 03, 2021 04:15 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) catches a pass for a first down as Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
It's win and they're in (the playoffs) for Ravens vs Bengals

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 03:32 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 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' William Jackson (22) and Mackensie Alexander (21) celebrate after Pittsburgh Steelers turned the ball over on downs during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Bengals get shot of confidence in stunning win over Steelers

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 22, 2020 03:23 PM EST