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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Marcus Mosher"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Bengals must capitalize on key contract window before it&#39;s too late</title><link>https://stripehype.com/bengals-must-capitalize-on-key-contract-window-before-its-too-late?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Matt Fitzgerald</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksj7gekeyn</guid><description>The Cincinnati Bengals can slightly overpay now to save themselves a whole lot of money later as the cornerback market is about to be reset.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 16:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3784,h_2128,x_986,y_146/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/59/01ksj85ghfks3qc2j71r.jpg" caption="Oct 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback DJ Turner II (20) gestures toward his bench as he walks off the field with an apparent injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Paycor Stadium. 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Never mind the subtle factors that come with a superstar like him.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8640,h_4860,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/59/01ks0az061tt37wnwyt7.jpg" caption="Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) returns to the sideline after a fumbled ball is returned for a touchdown in the second quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium in Downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. | Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Richard Louis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Bengals have a secret star on offense who no one is talking about</title><link>https://stripehype.com/bengals-have-a-secret-star-on-offense-who-no-one-is-talking-about?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Marcus Mosher</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks09kxxnxd</guid><description>Cincinnati Bengals left guard Dylan Fairchild is ready for a huge breakout season in 2026 after answering the bell as a rookie starter last year.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4167,h_2343,x_0,y_168/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/59/01ks09nsq0a44zjp1tjs.jpg" caption="Aug 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Amarius Mims (71), guard Lucas Patrick (62), center Ted Karras (64), guard Dylan Fairchild (63) and offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (75) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Marcus Mosher"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Chase Brown’s Bengals future complicated by record-breaking Jeremiyah Love deal</title><link>https://stripehype.com/chase-brown-bengals-future-complicated-by-record-breaking-jeremiyah-love-deal?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Glenn Adams</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks038nwx8f</guid><description>Jeremiyah Love’s massive rookie deal may have changed the running back market for everyone, including rising Cincinnati Bengals star Chase Brown.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:09:53 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5794,h_3259,x_0,y_103/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/59/01ks04qmtwm052ek1v78.jpg" caption="Oct 26, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the game against the New York Jets during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Glenn Adams"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hidden truth about Bengals&#39; Madrid trip should make international game a breeze</title><link>https://stripehype.com/hidden-truth-about-bengals-madrid-trip-should-make-international-game-a-breeze?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Matt Fitzgerald</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krxr2y2pmd</guid><description>With the way the Cincinnati Bengals&#39; 2026 schedule sets up, they&#39;ll be able to enjoy their Madrid game, as opposed to viewing it as an unwelcome disruption.</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4631,h_2604,x_0,y_301/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/59/01krxr9dn9a678q30jsw.jpg" caption="Mar 31, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Matt Fitzgerald"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ravens voice sends a crystal-clear message to Joe Burrow and the Bengals</title><link>https://stripehype.com/ravens-voice-sends-crystal-clear-message-to-joe-burrow-and-bengals?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Matt Fitzgerald</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krxqyghfsk</guid><description>Ravens fans evidently feel a type of way about (for once) not hosting the Cincinnati Bengals for their annual prime-time AFC North showdown.</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4027,h_2265,x_0,y_178/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/59/01krxr2s8ps592v82f98.jpg" caption="Sep 23, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) reacts after a play against the Washington Commanders in the second half at Paycor Stadium. 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Can they make it all the way to Super Bowl LX?</description><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:42:21 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5421,h_3049,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/59/01krv82gsk3d5kcgaqmb.jpg" caption="Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) takes the field before the kickoff of Super Bowl 56, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.&#xA;&#xA;Nfl Super Bowl 56 Los Angeles Rams Vs Cincinnati Bengals Feb 13 2022 582581 | Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Matt Fitzgerald"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Aaron Rodgers will be Bengals&#39; early litmus test for contender status</title><link>https://stripehype.com/aaron-rodgers-will-be-bengals-early-litmus-test-for-contender-status?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Matt Fitzgerald</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krv2dxbhfz</guid><description>The Cincinnati Bengals&#39; competitive mettle will be tested early, but late enough in the season for it to truly mean something against Aaron Rodgers.</description><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 14:00:18 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2389,h_1343,x_0,y_63/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/59/01krv2kxg63rjcpx420k.jpg" caption="Oct 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) gestures toward his helmet and calls the snap count against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Paycor Stadium. 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