After the big contract rework between the Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson, we wrote that the two sides could be on the way to the franchise tag in 2026. That idea was simple enough: Hendrickson remains slated for free agency in 2026 and the rework didn’t weave a no-tag clause into his contract, either.

Cincinnati Bengals rookie edge Shemar Stewart showed flashes in his first official NFL game. Stewart played about half of the defensive snaps, 37 in total. He recorded three quarterback pressures, according to NFL Pro and Pro Football Focus.

Travis Hunter nearly went to the Browns in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Jaguars instead traded up with the Browns to get Hunter, and the Bengals will get their first look at the unique rookie on Sunday.

Cincinnati Bengals sign former Saints pick Isaiah Foskey for their practice squad, reuniting him with Coach Al Golden.

Taylor-Britt hit a serious slump last season when the Bengals were expecting a leap, so some of his Week 1 struggles seem concerning. Golden, though, attributed it more to Week 1 rust than anything, at least for now.

The Browns are putting a lot of faith in their rookies. Each week, we'll grade one rookie's performance. This week, it's a look at Harold Fannin Jr.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Browns suffered a tight 17-16 loss to the Bengals, but their defense was not to blame. Especially in the second half. Cleveland’s defense kept Cincinnati’s offense to 7 second-half net yards.

CINCINNATI — The Bengals are signing former Saints defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey to their practice squad according to multiple reports. Foskey, 24, was picked in the second round (40th overall) by the New Orleans Saints in the 2023 NFL Draft. He has 25 tackles in 27 career games and appeared in all 17 games for the Saints last season.