The Cincinnati Bengals and special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons neatly wrapped up the punter battle before Week 5 by releasing Brad Robbins after he returned from injury. It wasn’t a hard move to see coming, not after a fantastic start to the season by rookie Ryan Rehkow. Speaking with reporters before the upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens, Simmons detailed the … [Read more...] about Bengals coach reveals what decided punter battle
Bengals assigned familiar official for AFC North showdown with Ravens
The Cincinnati Bengals will see an official Sunday that they have seen many times before. Veteran official Bill Vinovich has the call for Sunday’s important AFC North showdown for the Bengals against the Baltimore Ravens. Vinovich is working his 18th game involving the Bengals, the most of any active referee, per Sport Illustrated’s Jay Morrison. The Bengals are 8-9 all-time … [Read more...] about Bengals assigned familiar official for AFC North showdown with Ravens
Bengals make roster moves with injured defensive players
Help is on the way for the battered Cincinnati Bengals defensive line. During the prep work for Week 5 against the Baltimore Ravens, the team announced that Myles Murphy and McKinnley Jackson will return to practice, with the latter designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list. Murphy, the former first-round pick, was already designated to return back in August. This news … [Read more...] about Bengals make roster moves with injured defensive players
Bengals’ practice squad player stolen by Cowboys, earns 2-year deal
Already hurting at defensive end, the Cincinnati Bengals lost an edge rusher off the practice squad early this week thanks to the Dallas Cowboys. Those Cowboys signed K.J. Henry off Cincinnati’s practice squad, going as far as giving him a two-year deal to join the 53-man roster, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The Bengals added Henry off the waiver wire in late August and … [Read more...] about Bengals’ practice squad player stolen by Cowboys, earns 2-year deal
Bengals have hope because of wild AFC North standings
We can throw out all the wild historical data about the Cincinnati Bengals‘ longshot chances at the playoffs, sure. But it loses some impact if the AFC North gets weird again. And it’s weird after four games, all right: Steelers: 3-1 Ravens 2-2 Browns 1-3 Bengals 1-3 The Bengals have dropped two games in the AFC, yes. But they’ve yet to suit up for one of the six divisional … [Read more...] about Bengals have hope because of wild AFC North standings