Cincinnati's push to return to the postseason won't be easy, as their 2025 schedule features a cross-conference clash with the NFC North. The four NFC North squads finished the 2024 season with a combined record of 45-23, with three teams making the playoffs.

For at least the past two years, the Bengals and Visit Cincy have told the NFL they're interested in the sought-after preseason event.

NFL.com's Shook: "It's clear the stretch run from Thanksgiving through Christmas is built for the Bengals to prove themselves."

Last season was littered with prime-time road games and it would be optimal for Cincinnati to avoid a repeat of that schedule.

The Cincinnati Bengals need a major bounce back season after two straight seasons away from the playoffs and now have the roadmap to avenge those previous shortcomings.

The Cincinnati Bengals don't have the most complete roster in the league, so it's reasonable to expect that a few undrafted free agents could make the roster.

Trey Hendrickson addressed the status of his contract situation with the Cincinnati Bengals at practice outside Paycor Stadium.

The New England Patriots have signed free agent running back Trayveon Williams, who spent the first six years of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. The Patriots have last year's starter, Rhamondre Stevenson ...