Archdeacon: Two videos of Pacman Jones

Bengals cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones says he was just protecting himself last Thursday night when he smacked a woman outside a bar in Cincinnati and was arrested for assault.

Bengals open OTAs with deep thoughts

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton heard a lot of criticism this offseason, with much of it focused on his deep-ball accuracy. It was, after all, a deep-ball overthrow to A.J. Green in the playoff loss at Houston that cost the Bengals a chance to take the lead late in the ...

• Updated: 5:57 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Healthy, happy Harrison arrives in Cincinnati

Saying he feels as good as he has since 2008 when he won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, Cincinnati linebacker James Harrison met with the local media Tuesday in his first press conference since signing with the Bengals on April 23. Dressed in a snug gray t-shirt ...

• 7:24 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Dalton: No excuses for Bengals offense in 2013

After going to the Pro Bowl as a rookie, Andy Dalton improved his numbers in nearly every category last year, went 3-0 on the road in December and led the Cincinnati Bengals to back-to-back playoff berths for the first time in 30 years. But Dalton’s performance in the two playoff ...

• 12:05 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Draft’s not over after seven rounds for Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals will be on the clock with the 21st overall pick in Thursday night's NFL Draft. The team has 10 picks in the seven rounds, including two each in Rounds 2, 6 and 7. But the draft doesn’t end there. Head coach Marvin Lewis and staff have a ...

• 10:24 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2013

All options on the table as Bengals look to add depth

With no glaring weaknesses on a roster that has produced back-to-back playoff berths, the Cincinnati Bengals enter the NFL Draft with plenty of options, and plenty of picks. Starting with the 21st overall pick, the Bengals own three of the first 53 choices and four of the top 84 thanks ...

• 6:48 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Harrison: I don’t hate the Steelers

James Harrison officially signed his two-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday and quickly made two things known: He’s here to win a Super Bowl, and he doesn’t hate his former team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. “I don’t have a chip on my shoulder against the Steelers,” Harrison said. “I ...

• 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2013

MSU’s Bell could be fit for Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to address the running back position in the NFL draft, which starts Thursday. Many think a scatback type could boost the team’s offense and run game. But a big back in their own backyard might be more appealing.  Michigan State’s Le'Veon Bell is an ideal ...

• 8:35 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 2013

Bengals to face Steelers in Monday night home opener

The NFL released its regular-season schedule Thursday night, and the Cincinnati Bengals are in line for three primetime games for the third time in the last four years. They will face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football in the Sept. 16 home opener, and they will travel to Miami ...

• 9:13 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013

Former Steeler Harrison visits Bengals

As first published by USA Today, former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison is visiting the Cincinnati Bengals today.

Bengals, Jones agree to terms on three-year deal

Adam Jones was so excited to be returning to the Cincinnati Bengals that he couldn’t wait for an official announcement. Jones took to Twitter early Thursday to say: “Happy to say this morning that I agreed to a three year deal the Bengals.” Once the deal is official, Jones will ...

• 7:14 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2013

Questions loom as Bengals head into offseason

Despite a young, improving roster with many key players locked up through 2013 and beyond, the Cincinnati Bengals are facing a number of questions heading into the offseason. The team experienced a breakthrough of sorts by reaching the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time in 30 years, but ...

• 11:29 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013

Lewis approaching postseason futility mark

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis summoned an odd reference Monday during his press conference when asked if he felt any growing pressure with his 0-4 record in the playoffs. “Susan Lucci,” Lewis responded with a laugh, referring to the “All My Children” soap opera star who was nominated for ...

• 7:07 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 2013

WR Hawkins could be Bengals’ X factor

The Bengals were ousted in the first round of the playoffs by the Houston Texans last season. Seeking revenge, look for them to get a little creative in Saturday’s wild-card rematch. And count on slot receiver Andrew Hawkins being the X factor, posing matchup nightmares for Houston’s defense. The Bengals’ ...

• 11:49 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013

Catch Bengals playoff game at area sports bars

Ryan’s Tavern general manager Tully Milders is reading the punch. Who Dey Punch, a seemingly electrifying blend of vodka, Orange Crush soda, blood orange liqueur, Banana Schnapps and secret ingredients, will be sold for $3 a glass during the 4:30 p.m. Bengals vs. Texans game Saturday. Sherbert will float on ...

• 11:02 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013

Dunlap proven to be 'face' of Bengals' defense

Although Carlos Dunlap claimed no one player is the face of the Cincinnati Bengals’ record-setting defense, there is no denying that the mug of the moment last Sunday belonged to him. You’ve probably seen the picture of him sitting on the elevated grandstand wall in the north end of Paul ...

• 7:47 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013

Atkins leads Bengals' rush 'D' into playoffs

The Cincinnati Bengals defensive front teed-off on opposing quarterbacks like Tiger Woods at a driving range, posting 51 sacks during the regular season. The unit created a statistical threshold in the season finale against Baltimore by breaking the team’s season sack record of 48 set in 2001. Defensive tackle Geno ...

• 11:43 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013

Bengals set season sack record

With four sacks against Baltimore, the Cincinnati Bengals set the single-season franchise record with 51 but finished one behind Denver for the NFL lead. “It’s great,” said Carlos Dunlap, who had one sack Sunday to bring his season total to six and also had his first career interception, which he ...

• 8:03 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012

Kirkpatrick could make debut vs. Steelers

On the one-year anniversary of the move that eventually brought him to Cincinnati, Bengals rookie cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick is ready to make his season debut. Whether that actually happens Sunday night against Pittsburgh remains to be seen, but even Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis sounded excited about the progress the ...

• Updated: 10:54 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012