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Bengals grapple with another 0-2 start, face Commanders on MNF
CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals will try to snap out of yet another early-season slump when they host the Washington Commanders on "Monday Night Football.",For the third straight year, the Bengals (0-2) have started the season by dropping their first two games.,In 2022, they rebounded to win 14...

Chiefs hit game-ending FG, beat Bengals in back-and-forth game
KANSAS CITY -- Harrison Butker converted a 51-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Kansas City Chiefs past the visiting Cincinnati Bengals 26-25 on Sunday.,Patrick Mahomes completed 18 of 25 passes for just 151 yards. He tossed two touchdowns, including a 44-yarder to Rashee Rice, but added t...

Report: Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase gets insurance policy on himself
Star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was unable to secure a long-term contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals during the offseason.,With talks likely on hold for the remainder of the season -- a stance that long has been the case in the history of the Bengals -- Chase reportedly opted for a diffe...

Bengals WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) doubtful for Chiefs
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins will likely miss a second straight game Sunday when his club visits the two-time defending-champion Kansas City Chiefs.,Higgins (hamstring) missed the season-opening loss to the New England Patriots and didn't practice at all this week. On Friday, the club lis...

Bengals, aiming to bounce back, renew acquaintances with Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs will look to build upon their momentum from a dramatic opening-night win while the visiting Cincinnati Bengals will aim to forget a dismal showing in their opener when the teams meet Sunday.,The Chiefs (1-0) held on for a 27-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens...

Bengals' Joe Burrow insists wrist not impacting ability to throw
First came the performance, then the videos. On Wednesday, Joe Burrow offered up the explanation -- and the reassurances.,Addressing the hottest topic in Cincinnati sports during his news conference on Wednesday, the Bengals quarterback insisted his surgically repaired wrist is not impacting his abi...

Despite contract impasse, Ja'Marr Chase active for Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, locked in a protracted contract dispute with the team, will play in Sunday's opener against the visiting New England Patriots.,He had been listed on the team's injury report as questionable due to illness.,Chase had said he would be the one to decide w...

Daily drama continues with Bengals' star receivers
Just when the Cincinnati Bengals thought their wide receiver room was fully intact again, Tee Higgins pulled up lame. ,Higgins, playing this season on the franchise tag, "tweaked his hamstring" on Thursday and did not practice on Friday, head coach Zac Taylor said. ,Meanwhile wide receiver Ja'Marr C...

Patriots begin life without Bill Belichick vs. optimistic Bengals
CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals have great expectations and a high level of uncertainty while the New England Patriots are set to enter the unknown of a new era when the teams open the 2024 season on Sunday afternoon. ,In his first action since a season-ending wrist injury last November and sub...

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase returns to practice field
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase returned to the practice field on Wednesday.,Observers posted videos online of Chase dressed for practice and holding his helmet, walking with fellow wideout Tee Higgins.,Earlier Wednesday, head coach Zac Taylor was asked if Chase would participate.,"We...

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase day-to-day after not practicing
With the Bengals' season opener looming Sunday, star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase didn't practice Monday and is listed as day-to-day, according to Cincinnati coach Zac Taylor.,During the portion of practice open to the media, Chase was seen shagging balls during a drill with assistant coaches while a...

Warning sign: WR Ja'Marr Chase resumes hold-in at Bengals practice
Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase arrived nearly 15 minutes late for practice on Wednesday wearing street clothes and stirring doubt over his willingness to play in the Week 1 opener in 10 days. ,Chase observed practice one day after head coach Zac Taylor provided a confident "yes" to a question a...

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase returns to practice
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase participated in team practice for the first time during training camp on Sunday.,Chase has been the subject of a hold-in as he vies for a new contract. The three-time Pro Bowl selection is entering the fourth season of a four-year, $30.8 million rookie ...

Bengals DE Myles Murphy (knee) to miss time
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy avoided a serious injury but will be sidelined a few weeks with a sprained knee, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The second-year player could make it back in time for the season opener against New England on Sept. 8.,Murphy sustained the injury duri...

Report: Bengals OT D'Ante Smith injures patella tendon
Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle D'Ante Smith injured his patella tendon on Thursday and is likely out for the season, ESPN reported Friday.,Smith was carted off after suffering the injury during Cincinnati's joint practice Thursday with the Chicago Bears.,Roughly 10 minutes before Smith went dow...

Bengals K Evan McPherson agrees to 3-year extension
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson agreed to terms on a three-year, $16.5 million contract extension, his representation announced Friday. ,Per Sportstars Inc., McPherson will pocket $10 million in the first year of the deal.,McPherson, who was set to enter the final year of his rookie contrac...

Bengals QB Jake Browning sidelined by rib injury
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning has a rib injury and will miss some time, coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday.,Browning, the first backup to starter Joe Burrow, watched practice. Punter Brad Robbins left practice early in what he said was a hip flexor injury. ,Star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase...

Bengals sign former UFL DT Carlos Davis
The Cincinnati Bengals signed former UFL defensive tackle Carlos Davis, the team announced on Thursday.,Davis was a seventh-round draft pick by Pittsburgh in 2020 and played in 12 games for the Steelers from 2020-22, tallying 12 tackles and one sack.,He spent time on the Atlanta Falcons' practice sq...

Bengals signing former UFL DT Carlos Davis
The Cincinnati Bengals are signing former UFL defensive tackle Carlos Davis, his agent confirmed Thursday with NFL Network.,Davis was a seventh-round draft pick by Pittsburgh in 2020 and played in 12 games for the Steelers from 2020-22, tallying 12 tackles and one sack.,He spent time on the Atlanta ...

Bengals place DE Cam Sample on IR, sign pair of DL
The Cincinnati Bengals placed defensive end Cameron Sample on injured reserve and signed two defensive linemen among a slew of moves Wednesday.,Sample, 24, will miss the 2024 season with the torn Achilles he suffered during 11-on-11 drills during Monday' practice. The move to IR during camp makes hi...