CINCINNATI — The Bengals traded for Joe Flacco with hopes of saving their season. Sending a 2025 fifth-round pick to the Browns in exchange for the veteran quarterback and a 2026 sixth-round pick was a no-brainer for Cincinnati.

Following Sunday's collapse against the previously winless Jets, the Bengals called a players-only meeting to address defensive mishaps. Defensive coordinator Al Golden believes it underscores there's a "sense of urgency,

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But another NFL record for hapless defense is well within reach. The Bengals have allowed at least 27 points in seven consecutive games. Only five teams in the Super Bowl era (196

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In a not-so-shocking turn of events, NFL insiders chatting with NFL owners and league sources continue to say a trade centered around Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson is a non-starter of a conversation.

Bengals QB Joe Flacco is considered day-to-day with a shoulder injury ahead of a must-win game against the Bears in Week 9.