Sunday Bengals News And Discussion (8/16)

Cincinnati is gearing up for their next preseason game against the Chicago Bears, which should showcase the most playing time from starters in the summer exhibition series. While the Bengals were victorious in their preseason opener, they have more work to do to be revved up for the regular season opener.

In the preseason opener, many backups made notable plays. In fact, rookies and new faces were among the majority of the guys showing up on the highlight reel.

Who stood out to you the most? Who are you wanting to make more plays in the next two games?

Bengals News

Five Observations from Day 11 of Bengals Training Camp

B.J. Hill practiced for the first time after rehabbing an ankle injury for several months.

Here’s why Myles Murphy left Bengals practice early on a cart

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy was carted off the field during practice on Aug. 15 to receive an IV for muscle cramps.

Zac Taylor Explains Why Bengals Rookie Ceyair Wright Left the Team

The Bengals suddenly lost cornerback Ceyair Wright after the young quarterback left the team.

Bengals Player Profile: Evan McPherson looks to build off his bounce back season

The Cincinnati Bengals managed nine wins during Evan McPherson’s worst year as a pro.

Bengals quarterback room shares a unique piece of NFL history

Joe Burrow is the headliner, but Joe Flacco and Josh Johnson make Cincinnati’s QB trio truly extraordinary.

1 unexpected Bengals rookie already flashing long-term starter upside

The Cincinnati Bengals have some really solid early contributions from the rookie class this year. 

NFL News

Rams rookie QB Ty Simpson shines with two touchdown passes in preseason debut vs. Chiefs

There were a whole bunch of raised eyebrows when the Los Angeles Rams drafted Ty Simpson in the first round in April.

2026 NFL preseason Week 1: Game takeaways, analysis

The first week of the 2026 NFL preseason kicked off Thursday, giving us our first look at rookies and players making debuts with new teams.

Giants’ Jaxson Dart irritated over latest trip to NFL’s blue medical tent

Dart visited the blue tent after taking a big hit during Saturday’s preseason game, but came back in to throw TD

Ja’Kobi Lane has TD catch on promising night for Ravens rookie receivers in 24-7 win over Eagles

Rookie wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane keeps turning heads. On Saturday night, so did his recently drafted teammates.

Deshaun Watson: I don’t doubt myself in any way

Browns coach Todd Monken said it was “cool” and “awesome” to watch Deshaun Watson play on Saturday.