A look at the roster decisions, missed opportunities, and long-term gambles that created one of the worst defenses in NFL history.

Ahead of that matchup, the Bengals announced the activation of linebacker Shaka Heyward from injured reserve. Heyward originally went to injured reserve in late October due to a fibula injury. The team designated him to return last Wednesday before officially activating him for Week 15.

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Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) watches a replay as the Detroit Lions celebrate a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 5 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday,

The Cincinnati Bengals are set to take on the New England Patriots in Week 12, as the organization aims to advance to a 4-7 record on the season. Leading up to the contest, the coaching staff decided to make several changes to the roster. Reports indicate ...

Kimber is a rookie who played at Georgia, Florida, and Penn State during his five years in college. He went undrafted earlier this year and signed a college free agent deal with the Tennessee Titans. He was waived during final cuts, and the only other team he's been a part of is the next team on the Bengals' schedule.

While Burrow was off doing that, the Bengals made a roster move in the form of waiving quarterback Sean Clifford, clearing the way for the star quarterback’s return to the 53-ma

Hendrickson (hip/pelvis), who is inactive for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh, could require surgery after the season to address a core-muscle injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Hendrickson will miss his third game of the season due to the injury ...

CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals have designated tight end Mike Gesicki and safety Daijahn Anthony to return from Injured Reserve, clearing them to practice. Gesicki suffered a pectoral injury in the Week 6 game against the New England Patriots and ...

One day after Jermaine Burton was suspended by the Bengals, his brief tenure with the team has come to an end. More at PFR.

Hendrickson opted to stay away from the Bengals during the voluntary offseason program and the first part of training camp. The situation became so hostile, Hendrickson called out Bengals coach Zac Taylor in an impromptu media session for his handling of a matter involving him reporting to mandatory minicamp or he would receive a hefty fine.