Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase wanted to let teammate Joe Burrow know that Chase joined the prestigious Madden 99 club before the Bengals' star quarterback did. The Bengals shared video of Chase, who got a 99 overall rating in Madden NFL 26 to become the first Cincinnati player in the club, informing Burrow of his new status.

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The Cincinnati Bengals solved one contract issue this offseason by coming to terms with first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Marco Wilson suffered an apparent injury during training camp near Paycor Stadium. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor didn't provide details about Wilson's injury after Sunday's practice, but did designate Wilson as "week to week" because of it.

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The Cincinnati Bengals and owner Mike Brown are still not close on a deal for their star defender, according to Adam Schefter.

CINCINNATI — Hamilton, Ohio, native and Steelers rookie running back Kaleb Johnson has the Bengals game in Week 7 this season circled on his calendar. He told Kay Adams that Cincinnati is the team he wants to beat most on a recent episode of Up & Adams.

Last season, the Cincinnati Bengals produced one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL, ranking ninth in total yards per game (365.5) and sixth in points per game (27.8).

Ja'Marr Chase is the first Bengals player to ever be rated 99 in Madden as Joe Burrow immediately confronted him in the locker room.

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