Here's why the Bengals believe their secondary can be the reason the defense takes a step forward this season.

Joe Burrow and Cincinnati Bengals' Offense Could Get Major Boost This Week. Noah Fant Still Hasn't Made a Decision.

Sheldon Rankins: "A lot of people don't know I was laying horizontal in a dark house for probably about (six weeks) before I could even sit up."

The Indianapolis Colts announced they've signed free agent and former Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Josh Tupou, reuniting him with former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. Tupou played in three games for the Baltimore Ravens in 2024. He had two tackles during the Ravens' 35-34 win against Cincinnati in Week 10.

The Bengals made the decision to release Rankins before free agency this offseason. He ultimately re-signed with the Houston Texans, whom he spent the 2023 season with. Now months removed from his Bengals departure, Rankins has shed more light on his tumultuous 2024 season.

The Cincinnati Bengals and owner Mike Brown are still not close on a deal for their star defender, according to Adam Schefter.

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase wanted to let teammate Joe Burrow know that Chase joined the prestigious Madden 99 club before the Bengals' star quarterback did. The Bengals shared video of Chase, who got a 99 overall rating in Madden NFL 26 to become the first Cincinnati player in the club, informing Burrow of his new status.

The Bengals defense teamed with Mother Nature to bring some thunder to the first padded practice of Bengals training camp.