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FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) catches a pass while Virginia cornerback Nick Grant (1) defends during the second half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. The NFL's shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic is denying teams the opportunity to get face time with draft prospects who have been injured, have checkered pasts or are under the radar. Higgins’ 6-foot-4 frame and superb hands stand out in a deep pool of receivers. Speed is the question, and a private workout might have helped. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
Joe's target: Bengals open 2nd round by drafting Tee Higgins

By Joe Kay Apr. 24, 2020 07:38 PM EDT

Louisville offensive lineman Mekhi Becton speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Big guys made big impression in 40-yard dash at NFL combine

Arnie Stapleton Feb. 28, 2020 10:47 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, left, works the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Closing in: 1-win Bengals can clinch No. 1 draft pick

By Joe Kay Dec. 16, 2019 04:02 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs the ball against New England Patriots strong safety Patrick Chung, left, in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Bengals' fast start leads to another dead end, loss No. 13

By Joe Kay Dec. 15, 2019 07:00 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady lands on the turf after being sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Deja vu: Bengals' Zac Taylor tries to solve Patriots D again

By Joe Kay Dec. 12, 2019 01:28 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) rushes against Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Bengals' Mixon enjoying resurgence as Patriots await

By Joe Kay Dec. 11, 2019 03:28 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The Browns won 27-19. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Familiar story: Bengals can't dent goal line when it matters

By Joe Kay Dec. 09, 2019 06:27 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Browns enter final stretch with playoff hopes flickering

By Tom Withers Dec. 05, 2019 07:07 PM EST

Bengals-Browns Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2019 05:27 PM EST
CINCINNATI (1-11) at CLEVELAND (5-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Browns by 9 1/2 ...

File-This Aug. 18, 2018 file photo shows Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross, center, making a catch to complete a two point conversion between Dallas Cowboys cornerback Marquez White (39) and safety Jameill Showers (28) during a preseason NFL Football game in Arlington, Texas. Ross returns this week from a shoulder injury, giving the Cincinnati Bengals the deep threat they’ve lacked. He was injured during a Monday night game in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
WR Ross returns from injury, giving Bengals a deep threat

By Joe Kay Dec. 04, 2019 05:20 PM EST

File-This Aug. 18, 2018 file photo shows Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross, center, making a catch to complete a two point conversion between Dallas Cowboys cornerback Marquez White (39) and safety Jameill Showers (28) during a preseason NFL Football game in Arlington, Texas. Ross returns this week from a shoulder injury, giving the Cincinnati Bengals the deep threat they’ve lacked. He was injured during a Monday night game in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
Cincinnati Bengals at Dallas Cowboys 8/18/2018

Dec. 03, 2019 06:57 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, left, and New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, right, meet on the field after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
0 no more: What’s next for 1-win Bengals?

By Joe Kay Dec. 02, 2019 05:12 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin watches during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Winless Bengals hope to avoid “horror show” vs Steelers

By Joe Kay Nov. 21, 2019 02:32 PM EST

The Cincinnati Bengals look on as Bengals wide receiver Auden Tate is carried off the field after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Winless Bengals tie club mark for futility, Steelers up next

By Joe Kay Nov. 18, 2019 05:43 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton works the sidelines during the second half of NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Finley struggles in debut, Bengals remain only winless team

By Joe Kay Nov. 10, 2019 06:39 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor argues for a call during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Several teams are tanking, penalties are wrecking the flow of games, some of the biggest stars have been sidelined, the new pass interference rule appears to have been adapted only to quiet the uproar that started after last season's NFC Championship game, and even though ratings are up, it all looks like one big mess on TV. (AP Photo/John Munson, File)
Rookie Finley gets to show what he's got vs blitzing Ravens

By Joe Kay Nov. 06, 2019 04:23 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton, top, is sacked by Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at Wembley Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Dead last: Bengals return from bye as only winless NFL team

By Joe Kay Nov. 04, 2019 02:36 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh meets with reporters after a overtime win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Ravens QB Jackson seeks another win against woeful Bengals

By David Ginsburg Oct. 10, 2019 04:46 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) passes against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Minshew, Cousins

By Frank Stampfl Oct. 08, 2019 01:21 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Tom Puskar)
Sharing the misery: Cardinals and Bengals still 0 for ‘19

By Joe Kay Oct. 03, 2019 02:43 PM EDT