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Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor questions a call during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Dolphins take 3-0 record to Cincy to face resurgent Bengals

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 28, 2022 03:27 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) drops the ball under pressure from Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Bills 21-19. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Dolphins late defensive stands led to comeback win vs. Bills

By Alanis Thames Sep. 26, 2022 05:27 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Mistakes, struggles stymie Jets in deflating loss to Bengals

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 25, 2022 07:07 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) poses for a photo during an NFL football training camp practice Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
After Super Bowl run, Bengals say they're built to last

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 23, 2022 12:55 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) takes part in drills at the team's NFL football stadium, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
After improbable Super Bowl run, confident Bengals dig in

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:16 AM EDT

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

FILE - Washington defensive back Kyler Gordon participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, March 6, 2022. Gordon is a potential pick for the Cincinnati Bengals in next week’s NFL draft as the team seeks depth at the cornerback position. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Super Bowl runner-up Bengals seeking cornerbacks, line depth

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 02:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2021, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' La'el Collins walks off the field during a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The Dallas Cowboys are releasing right tackle La'el Collins in the second cost-cutting move involving one of their starters on offense, a person with knowledge of the decision said Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
La’el Collins is latest prize in Bengals' O-line rebuild

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 21, 2022 01:46 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals players B.J. Hill (92) and Quinton Spain (67) dance during warm ups during NFL football practice Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Los Angeles. The Cincinnati Bengals play the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl Feb. 13. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Bengals expected to again seek O-linemen among free agents

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 03:43 PM EST

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 wide receiver Cooper Kupp, top, catches a touchdown against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Kupp caps triple crown season with Super Bowl MVP

By Josh Dubow Feb. 13, 2022 10:35 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 cornerback Eli Apple (20) celebrates victory over the Tennessee Titans after an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cincinnati Bengals won 19-16. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Keep it clean and the Lombardi Trophy could be yours

By Barry Wilner Feb. 12, 2022 03:11 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

FILE - Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell directs his players during practice for the Cotton Bowl NCAA football game, on Dec. 27, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. The Bearcats ran the table in the American Athletic Conference and became the first team from a second-tier conference to reach the College Football Playoff, taking their only loss to No. 1 Alabama in a national semifinal. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)
Bearcats, Bengals finally gave Cincy fans reason to cheer

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 04, 2022 02:37 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

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) walks off the field at the end of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 overtime. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Analysis: Chiefs kicking themselves for not kicking it

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 01, 2022 02:09 AM EST