There’s no dodging the expectations in 2025. Cincinnati can’t fumble another season of Burrow’s prime. It’s playoffs (and more) or bust for the Bengals, who are once again poised to boast an elite offense while hanging on for dear life with just enough defense.

A wide range of outcomes for the 2025 Cincinnati Bengals. CBS Sports writer Cody Benjamin thinks the team could win the Super Bowl as the best-case scenario, or play behind the Baltimore Ravens as the worst-case scenario.

At 28 years old, Burrow has put up impressive numbers throughout his five-year NFL career. He has thrown for 19,001 yards, 140 touchdowns, and 46 interceptions, while completing 68.6 percent of his passes in 69 games. Those numbers have come despite two seasons with major injury issues.

“One of the biggest stories of the 2025 regular season was the Bengals finding ways to lose games despite continuous heroic efforts from quarterback Joe Burrow,” Dalton Wasserman wrote. “Burrow ranked second in the NFL in PFF passing grade, but the team’s lack of balance around him on both sides of the ball prevented them from making the playoffs.

Here's the situation happening in Cincinnati regarding first-round pick Shemar Stewart and the Bengals. According to CBS Sports' John Breech, this is not a matter of money but instead about new language in his contract that would allow the Bengals to void Stewart's guarantee under certain situations.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor might be on the hot seat in 2025, sure. But what about a former understudy such as Brian Callahan?

The Cincinnati Bengals remain in a contract impasse with their top defender, Trey Hendrickson. NFL sources open up on his market value

The New England Patriots have taken great measures to improve their front seven this offseason, adding big names like Harold Landry and Milton Williams in free

Here we'll try to look at the two Cincinnati Bengals players who may be in danger of getting cut after their 2025 minicamp.

The Cincinnati Bengals and one of their star (potentially) players are in a contract dispute. The Bengals and their unsigned first-round pick Shemar Stewart are at an impasse, and it’s not over contract length or total money.