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Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow throws a pass during NFL football practice in Cincinnati, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Bengals' Burrow wasted no time getting over Super Bowl loss

By Mitch Stacy May. 17, 2022 03:42 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow said he didn't spend any time second-guessing himself or

FILE - Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Jonah Williams (73) runs onto the field in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. The Cincinnati Bengals retooled their porous offensive line after watching Joe Burrow get sacked an astounding 70 times in 20 games last season, including seven times in their losing effort in the Super Bowl. One of the bright spots in that mess was left tackle Jonah Williams, who was graded out by Pro Football Focus as the Bengals' best lineman last season. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett, File)
With vote of confidence, Williams ready to lead Bengals line

By Mitch Stacy May. 10, 2022 12:44 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals retooled their porous offensive line after

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, right, holds up a team jersey with Daxton Hill for a photo after introducing Hill as the as the football team's first-round pick in the NFL draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bengals address depth needs on defense with DB-heavy draft

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 30, 2022 08:01 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals focused on defense in the NFL draft, using

Cincinnati Bengals' Daxton Hill, back center, speaks at a news conference introducing him as the football team's first-round pick in the NFL draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bengals add more defense, get Florida DT Carter in 3rd round

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 29, 2022 09:35 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals continued to add defensive depth, taking

FILE - Michigan defensive back Daxton Hill (30) in action in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Washington in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Hill is a possible pick in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Bengals get Michigan DB Daxton Hill with 31st pick

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 28, 2022 11:49 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals needed help at cornerback and passed on some

Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon makes a catch during a drill at Washington's NFL football Pro Day, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Late-picking Bengals may look to draft for defensive depth

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 22, 2022 08:14 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals aren't used to this, picking so late in the

FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2021, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' La'el Collins walks off the field during a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The Dallas Cowboys are releasing right tackle La'el Collins in the second cost-cutting move involving one of their starters on offense, a person with knowledge of the decision said Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
La’el Collins is latest prize in Bengals' O-line rebuild

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 21, 2022 01:46 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals signed a third free-agent lineman to shore

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Alex Cappa (65) lines up during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. Cappa has agreed to a free agent contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
AP sources: Bengals agree to deals with Cappa, Karras

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 14, 2022 05:53 PM EDT
The Cincinnati Bengals went right to free agency for their biggest area of need,

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, left, is sacked by Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Justin Hollins during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Super Bowl run excited fans, but Bengals still need work

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 16, 2022 01:51 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals weren't expected to be in the Super Bowl.

A banner stretched across Court Street in uptown Athens, Ohio, recognizes Joe Burrow's ascension from Athens High School star to Super Bowl quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. Burrow, who grew up in the nearby village of The Plains, will lead the Bengals against the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mitch Stacy)
Tiny Ohio town bursting with pride over local hero Burrow

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 12, 2022 02:21 PM EST
THE PLAINS, Ohio (AP) — Joe Burrow has become something akin to a mythological figure

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon speaks during the Super Bowl LVI Opening Night Fan Rally, Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bengals' RB Mixon quietly produces best year of his career

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 08, 2022 02:49 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Mixon's foot injury in 2020 was one of many unfortunate events

FILE - Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell directs his players during practice for the Cotton Bowl NCAA football game, on Dec. 27, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. The Bearcats ran the table in the American Athletic Conference and became the first team from a second-tier conference to reach the College Football Playoff, taking their only loss to No. 1 Alabama in a national semifinal. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)
Bearcats, Bengals finally gave Cincy fans reason to cheer

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 04, 2022 02:37 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Desmond Ridder likes to think the historic success of his

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow waves to fans as he walks off the field after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Burrow didn't want to be QB when starting youth football

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 03, 2022 08:17 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow didn't want to be a quarterback. When the

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Bengals hope Burrow-Chase connection produces Super Bowl win

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 02, 2022 05:02 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase keep making history together.

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon celebrates as he walks off the field after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Bengals will arrive in L.A. 5 days ahead of Super Bowl

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 01, 2022 06:32 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati weather isn't getting any friendlier, so the Super

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates with teammate Tyler Shelvin at the end of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Believe it or not: Burrow, Bengals are Super Bowl bound

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 31, 2022 03:35 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — When the Cincinnati Bengals went down 21-3 early in the second

FILE - Former Cincinnati Bengals' Anthony Munoz holds open his jacket during a "Ring of Honor" ceremony during an NFL football game between the Bengals and the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sept. 30, 2021, in Cincinnati. Players from the 1988 Bengals Super Bowl team are reveling the success in the current team, which is playing in the AFC championship game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Bengals alums reflect on 1988 'shuffle' to Super Bowl

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 29, 2022 12:03 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — C.J. Uzomah caught a touchdown pass in the Bengals' wild-card

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bengals' patience pays off as Taylor delivers a playoff team

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 27, 2022 02:00 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati owner Mike Brown stuck with Zac Taylor through two

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) celebrates his game-winning field goal against the Tennessee Titans after an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cincinnati Bengals won 19-16.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
McPherson's 'called shot' energizes playoff run for Bengals

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 25, 2022 05:00 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Evan McPherson stared down the most important kick of his life and

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) celebrates his game-winning field goal against the Tennessee Titans with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) after an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cincinnati Bengals won 19-16.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Burrow keeps going down, but Bengals keep moving on

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 24, 2022 03:54 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow took another beating against the top-seeded Tennessee