Legendary Ohio State running back Archie Griffin statue unveiled at Rose Bowl Stadium
Two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin has been honored with a statue at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California.AUGUST 19
CINCINNATI BENGALS 4-7 · 3RD IN AFC NORTH
4-7 · 3RD IN AFC NORTH
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Sam Hubbard - Nearing return Head coach Zac Taylor told reporters Monday that Hubbard (knee) will go through individual work this week, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Hubbard has missed the last three weeks with a knee issue, but it appears that he's nearly past the injury, as he returns to individual drills this week. The 29-year-old defensive end has recorded 6.0 sacks in each of the last three seasons, and he could very well be on the field for the Bengals' regular-season-opener Sep. 8 if his recovery continues going well.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Evans - Moves to IR Evans (leg) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
Impact The move was a formality for Evans after it was already reported he would miss the 2024 campaign due to suffering a torn patellar tendon during a joint practice with the Bears on Thursday. The Michigan product was competing for a spot on Cincinnati's running back depth chart behind Zack Moss and Chase Brown before suffering the injury.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Trayveon Williams - Starts preseason loss Williams had six carries for 22 yards and two catches for 19 yards in a preseason loss to the Bears on Saturday.
Impact Williams got the start with Zack Moss and Chase Brown among the many Bengals rested. There's not much fantasy appeal to a 2019 sixth-round pick who has mostly played special teams to this point in his career, but Williams at least appears on track for a back-end roster spot after fellow running back Chris Evans suffered a season-ending knee injury a few days earlier.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Williams dazzles for Bears vs. Bengals: 'We're going to be explosive'
Caleb Williams made another good impression in his first appearance at Soldier Field, making a pair of highlight plays for the Bears on Satu...AUGUST 18
Chicago Bears Top Plays vs. Cincinnati Bengals | 2024 Preseason Preseason Week 2
AUGUST 17 • YOUTUBE
Jermaine Burton - Hauls in lone target Burton caught his lone target for a 19-yard gain in Saturday's 27-3 preseason loss to Chicago.
Impact Burton started and got a lot of playing time early, while Ja'Marr Chase (contract), Tee Higgins, Andrei Iosivas and Trenton Irwin all were rested. Higgins, Iosivas and Irwin all worked ahead of Burton in the previous preseason game, but Burton came on strong in the second half to finish with a 3-82-1 receiving line on four targets in a loss to the Bucs. While he had a quieter game Saturday against Chicago and may enter Week 1 as a backup, Burton has at least done enough to give the Bengals some reminder of why they took him in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Starting the season lower on the depth chart doesn't mean he'll stay there all year.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears | 2024 Preseason Week 2 Game Highlights
AUGUST 17 • YOUTUBE
Kyler Gordon's hit-stick sack of Logan Woodside wows Soldier Field crowd
AUGUST 17 • YOUTUBE
Tee Higgins - Not likely to play Higgins is unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason game against Chicago, as the Bengals plan to rest most of their starters, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Impact Higgins played in the preseason opener against Tampa Bay last Saturday and caught two of three targets for 19 yards and a TD on his only drive (with the lone incompletion being a near-miss on a deep ball into double coverage in the end zone). He's been healthy all summer after battling hamstring injuries for much of last season, set to play out 2024 under a franchise tag for $21.8 million. Ja'Marr Chase, meanwhile, still hasn't practiced this summer amidst a contract dispute.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Browning - Out with rib injury Browning (ribs) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against Chicago, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Impact Browning played in the preseason opener but threw for only 52 yards on 18 pass attempts, and he then missed practice this week with a rib injury sustained during the game. Coach Zac Taylor said he expects the QB to "miss some time" but didn't go into further detail.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Joe Burrow - Unlikely to play Saturday Burrow and Jake Browning (ribs) aren't expected to play in Saturday's preseason game against Chicago, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Impact Logan Woodside is left as the top QB and figures to get a lot of playing time, with undrafted rookie Rocky Lombardi then likely to finish out the game. Burrow played one drive in the preseason opener and capped it off with a TD pass to Tee Higgins.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
'Bear Bets': AFC betting preview for upcoming 2024 NFL season
The "Bear Bets" Gambling Group Chat continued its NFL preview, as they broke down how to bet on the AFC from a betting perspective. Read her...AUGUST 17
Bengals and kicker Evan McPherson agree to a 3-year, $16.5 million contract extension
“Money Mac” is getting paidAUGUST 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
D'Ante Smith - Likely to miss 2024 season Smith (leg) is expected to miss the 2024 season with a patellar tendon injury, but MRI results should confirm the exact nature of the injury, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Smith was carted off the field during Cincinnati's joint practice with Chicago on Thursday, and the worst-case scenario will likely be the result. The 6-foot-5 offensive tackle's MRI could return a different outcome, but it is more than likely he's out for the year.
AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE
Evan McPherson - Pens three-year extension McPherson agreed to terms Friday on a three-year, $16.5 million extension with the Bengals, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact McPherson's new deal reportedly includes $10 million in its first year. The 2021 fifth-round pick converted 26 of 31 field goals across 17 regular-season games last year and was a perfect 40-for-40 on PATs. All five of McPhearson's missed field-goal tries in 2023 came from 50-plus yards out. It's no surprise to see Cincinnati ink one of the league's best kickers to a long-term deal, and with Joe Burrow back under center to lead the Bengals' offense, McPherson's fantasy prospects look improved for 2024.
AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Love headlines 10 players poised to earn first Pro Bowl honors in 2024
From rookies to veterans ready to break out, these 10 NFL players are in line to make their first career Pro Bowl appearances this season.AUGUST 16
D'Ante Smith - Ends up on crutches Smith (leg) was on crutches after being carted off from the Bengals' joint practice with the Bears on Thursday, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact The 2021 fourth-round pick is listed as the team's third right tackle behind Trent Brown and Amarius Mims. Smith has played in three games in his career and started one.
AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Evans - Out for season Evans is out for the season after suffering a torn patellar tendon during the Bengals' joint practice with the Bears on Thursday, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
Impact The running back was carted off the practice field and had his leg placed in an air cast. Evans was competing for a spot on Cincinnati's running back depth chart behind Zack Moss and Chase Brown. The Michigan product carried the ball twice for 12 yards in 2023.
AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE
Charlie Jones - Practices again Jones (knee) returned to practice Thursday.
Impact The wide receiver last practiced a week ago but was carted off after banging knees with a defender. Jones is competing for a role as a depth receiver and return man. The 2023 fourth-round pick caught seven passes for 64 yards and no scores as a rookie.
AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE
Trent Brown - Returning to practice Brown (undisclosed) practiced Monday for the first time. He will likely be the starting right tackle with rookie first-rounder Amarius Mims (pectoral muscle) will be out several we...
Impact Mims' absence gives the Bengals very little proven tackle depth in the event of another injury, though Brown seems unconcerned about his late start. "This is Year 10 for me," Brown said. "I've got a lot of reps under my belt already. I think I kind of know how the game is played and how it needs to be played."
AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs, Lions headline Nick Wright's top NFL rosters for 2024
Nick Wright breaks down the five best NFL rosters heading into the 2024 season. See how the top five rank.AUGUST 15
AFC breakout candidates: A new potential star for every team
Here are 16 players to watch in 2024 — one from each AFC club who might not be well-known beyond his own fan base, but soon can be.AUGUST 15
2024 NFL preseason Week 2 odds, lines, spreads
NFL preseason is underway! Check out the odds, lines and spreads for every game during Week 2 of the 2024 NFL preseason.AUGUST 15
Madden NFL 25 ratings: Highest rated players at each position
With Madden 25 set to release this Friday, FOX Sports has broken down the top five highest rated players at each position.AUGUST 15
