The Cincinnati Bengals are on the verge of missing the NFL playoffs for yet another season after missing star quarterback Joe Burrow for a long portion of the year. While Burrow continues to be an elite signal caller when he's on the field for the AFC North team,

CINCINNATI — ESPN's Field Yates dropped his latest 2026 NFL mock draft on Wednesday morning and slotted a defensive mauler with the Bengals at Pick 10. Cincinnati selected Miami (FL) edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. with the top-tier selection. ESPN's Football Power Index gives Cincinnati a 52.4% chance of landing a top-10 pick at 4-9 overall.

The Cincinnati Bengals have the NFL's worst defense, but that doesn't mean they'll fire defensive coordinator Al Golden this offseason.

Fans call for an investigation after Tee Higgins re-enters concussion protocol, putting the Bengals’ handling of his health under scrutiny.

Cincinnati selected Tahj Brooks last year and has a bell cow back already in Brown, but talent is talent, and if he's the best player available, that could be the move. Meanwhile, Cincinnati is trying to stay mathematically alive for the playoffs with a win over Baltimore this weekend.

Cincinnati held the lead for most of the game, but in the end, Sunday saw another late collapse to cripple any playoff hopes.

The Cincinnati Bengals announced Dec. 10 they signed wide receiver Xavier Johnson to the practice squad. Johnson is a local product who was a three-star prospect at Summit Country Day in the Class of 2018. Johnson was an honorable mention All-Ohio and first-team all-district selection as a senior in 2017.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/bengals/onsi as NFL Announces Day, Time for Cincinnati Bengals' Week 17 Game Against the Arizona Cardinals. CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals will not be playing a stand-alone game against the Arizona Cardinals.