The Cincinnati Bengals just keep losing pass-rushers off the practice squad this month. Tuesday was the latest example, with the Detroit Lions claiming defensive end Isaiah Thomas off the Bengals’ practice squad to help ease the loss of injured superstar Aidan Hutchinson, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The Bengals had originally claimed Thomas, a seventh-rounder in 2022 by … [Read more...] about Bengals lose yet another practice squad player, this time to Lions
Bengals fans exhale as Cincy survives Giants for win
Cincinnati Bengals fans let out a collective sigh of relief on Sunday night with the win over the New York Giants that prevented the team from falling to 1-5. While ugly, a win is a win. The Bengals were sloppy, to put it lightly, struggling on offense as the line reverted to the performance of units from prior years. The defense was better than the last few weeks, but that’s … [Read more...] about Bengals fans exhale as Cincy survives Giants for win
Bengals snap count takeaways after Week 6 win over Giants
The Cincinnati Bengals at least somewhat got the season back on track with Sunday night’s win over the New York Giants. Now 2-4, here’s a quick look at how the Bengals deployed players in the effort, via the snap counts takeaways: Ja’Marr Chase up to 90 percent of the snaps, with Tee Higgins right behind at 85 percent. Andrei Iosivas dominated the rest at 66 percent. Chase … [Read more...] about Bengals snap count takeaways after Week 6 win over Giants
Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson hit with surprise NFL fine
When it comes to NFL fines, the Cincinnati Bengals just can’t stay out of the news. The latest fined Bengals star is defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Hendrickson received a $16,883 fine from the NFL for roughing the passer due to a hit and keeping his body weight on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackosn last week. On the play, Hendrickson hit Jackson quickly after the … [Read more...] about Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson hit with surprise NFL fine
Bengals accused of making one of NFL’s biggest backfiring decisions
The Cincinnati Bengals have made many mistakes in recent years, with losing key talent like Jessie Bates and DJ Reader blatantly backfiring on the field as we speak. But the biggest mistake might still be unfolding and have even bigger ramifications for years down the road. The mistake, of course, is not getting Ja’Marr Chase’s contract extension done this past offseason and … [Read more...] about Bengals accused of making one of NFL’s biggest backfiring decisions