Cincinnati Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans 8/25/2019

Aug. 25, 2019 08:22 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings 8/24/2019

Aug. 24, 2019 01:30 PM EDT

New York Giants wide receiver Brittan Golden (83) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Shurmur has tough choices to make with cuts next week

By Tom Canavan Aug. 23, 2019 04:11 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Newton leaves Panthers' preseason loss with foot injury

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 11:01 PM EDT

New York Giants wide receiver Brittan Golden (83) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Jones leads TD drive in Giants' 25-23 win over Bengals

By Joe Kay Aug. 22, 2019 10:05 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to throw a pass during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
New York Giants at Cincinnati Bengals 8/22/2019

Aug. 22, 2019 07:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018 file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson passes against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half in an NFL football game in Carson, Calif. The Ravens won last year behind the arm, and mostly legs, of rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
NFL 2019: Browns join fray in wide-open AFC North

By David Ginsburg Aug. 22, 2019 01:00 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs past Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman, right, during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Landover, Md., Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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