What former Bengals can you root for on Championship Sunday?
9 former Bengals players are on NFL conference championship rosters, but only a couple will be playing
With the NFL conference championships set to take place this Sunday, here’s a look at which of the four remaining teams carry former Bengals on their active rosters, Reserve/Injured lists, and practice squads.
Al Golden Returns To Bengals Defense
The Golden Age of the Bengals defense began Thursday when head coach Zac Taylor filled his defensive coordinator job with Al Golden’s sweeping resume ranging from the NFL’s Wild Card playoffs to college football’s wild new tournament format.
Bengals 2025 Mock Draft Roundup 3.0
“I’m matching the Bengals with a prospect who does a little bit of everything on the defensive side of the ball. Campbell had 112 tackles, 5 sacks, 12 run stops and an interception this season. He’s instinctive and explosive.”
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The former first overall pick set an NFL record with eight straight games of at least 250 passing yards and at least three touchdown passes. He also became the second QB in league history to have multiple seasons completing at least 70% of his passes, joining Drew Brees.
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“If the Bengals can’t re-sign Tee Higgins, a receiver is a viable option in this spot, but Cincinnati lacks pressure pieces on the interior of its defensive line,” wrote Daniel Flick.
Possible Bengals Draft Target Benjamin Morrison Declares for NFL Draft
Don’t be shocked if the Bengals take a long look at Morrison, who played for defensive coordinator Al Golden for three seasons at Notre Dame.
Look: Ja’Marr Chase Hangs With Odell Beckham Jr. and CeeDee Lamb in Paris
Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase had a record breaking 2024 season, becoming just the fifth player to win the NFL’s Triple Crown since 1970.
Hamilton County offers hints but no details on lease demands for Bengals
“We’re trying to get out of an upside-down lease. Everything else is irrelevant,” Reece said after commissioners were briefed on a “Negotiation Framework” for stadium renovations.
Who is Al Golden? What to know about Bengals’ pick for defensive coordinator
“Al is a very highly regarded coach, and we are excited to welcome him back to the Bengals as defensive coordinator,” head coach Zac Taylor said.
5 Colts Things: Lou Anarumo’s ‘mad scientist’ schemes, how much he blitzed with Bengals, what he’ll do to improve tackling as defensive coordinator
Anarumo, after Mahomes shredded them for 220 yards and three touchdowns on 18/21 passing in the first half, threw a remarkably effective wrinkle at the Chiefs’ offense. Instead of blitzing out of desperation, Anarumo consistently called for only three defenders to rush the Chiefs’ quarterback – meaning eight players would drop into coverage.
Sources: More Changes Could Be Coming to Cincinnati Bengals’ Coaching Staff
Cornerbacks coach Chuck Burks, safeties coach Jordan Kovacs, and Ronnie Regula survived the initial wave of firings, but that doesn’t mean all three coaches will be on the Bengals’ staff.
3 Cincinnati Bengals players who could thrive under Al Golden
The Cincinnati Bengals decided to go in a different direction on defense. After missing out on postseason play for a second consecutive season — due largely to poor play defensively — the team parted ways with defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, and replaced him with Al Golden.
