Jungle Roar
Jungle Roar is a podcast dedicated to the Cincinnati Bengals, hosted by Mike Petraglia, a veteran NFL reporter with 27 years of experience covering the New England Patriots. The show offers passionate and insightful discussion about the Bengals, featuring weekly guests who are experts on the team and the NFL. Petraglia brings his hometown perspective and professional expertise to deliver compelling analysis for Bengals fans.
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Jungle Roar Bengals Beat Bucs, Defense Turnover Party, New Energy On D, Trags, Skinny Break It Down
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals turned four turnovers into 24 points Sunday and Evan McPherson connected on four field goals in a 33-27 win over Tampa Bay in Week 1. Richard Skinner joins Trags to break down the biggest takeaways from the third Week 1 win in the Zac Taylor era.
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Jungle Roar Bengals '26 Captains Lots of Leadership, Ja Marr, Tee, Shemar return to practice Monday
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals announced their seven captains for 2026, and two of them are in their first year with the team, Dexter Lawrence II and Bryan Cook. DJ Turner is the other captain on defense while Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Ted Karras while Evan McPherson is the captain of special teams. Head coach Zac Taylor says he loves the amount of leadership on the team. Skinny joins Trags to disc
Jungle Roar Where Roster Stands, Do Bengals Really have Enough at OT?
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals decided to bring in another offensive tackle to their offensive line room on Monday. Myles Hinton was claimed off waivers from Philadelphia after missing all of last year with a back injury. The product of Michigan was a fourth round draft pick in 2025. Can he help the Bengals? To make room, the Bengals released tight end Tanner Hudson, a vested veteran who immediately be
Jungle Roar Bengals Complete Perfect Preseason In Philadelphia Dohnte Meyers Run Game Stand Out
PHILADELPHIA - The Bengals completed their first perfect preseason since 2006 Friday with a 30-13 win over the Eagles in Philadelphia. There was plenty to like about the game and the preseason for Zac Taylor and his staff. Will it translate into the regular season? The Bengals have key roster decisions to make at the back end of their roster. How will they go about it? Trags is joined by Skinny to
Jungle Roar Biggest Takeaways From 27-9 Win Over Bears Landon Robinson, Offensive Line
CINCINNATI -- Some tough decisions face the Bengals after their 27-9 win over the Chicago Bears in the second preseason game. The Bengals are looking for depth pieces at offensive tackle, linebacker and safety. Several players put good plays on tape Saturday night and this is looking more and more like the deepest and highest quality roster in the Zac Taylor era. Richard Skinner joins Trags to dis
Jungle Roar Bengals Camp Observations What Are Biggest Surprises, What Needs To Be Cleaned Up
CINCINNATI -- With joint practice on the horizon Thursday and preseason Game 2 up on Saturday against the Bears, time to break down what the Bengals have to do to take that next step and be ready for the season. Who has stood out and who need to step it up? Richard Skinner joins Trags to discuss.
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Jungle Roar Grading Out Bengals First Preseason Game Which Players Stood Out And Why
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals won their preseason opener 16-14 and several rookies stood out in the win, including tight end Jack Endries and defensive tackle Landon Robinson. Colbie Young had a nice 20-yard catch on third down after a drop earlier while Dohnte Meyers caught three balls for 29 yards and ran once for 13 yards and had a punt return for 11 yards. Yanni Tragellis of Local 12 joins Trags t
Jungle Roar Who Needs Bengals Preseason Most, Mitchell Tinsley, Dohnte Meyers, McKinnley Jackson
CINCINNATI -- Preseason Week 1 is here and the Bengals are getting ready to take on the Detroit Lions in the first preseason game at Paycor Stadium on Thursday. Joe Burrow is expected to start with the first team offense while Dexter Lawrence II and the first team defense is going up against the Lions powerhouse offense. Yanni Tragellis of Local 12 joins Trags to discuss early roster battles and w
Jungle Roar Biggest, Best Observations of First Week of Bengals Camp Boye Mafe Erick All Jr
CINCINNATI -- Defense has dominated the first five days of Bengals training camp. But that's not to say there haven't been moments for some on the offense like tight end Erick All Jr. and Chase Brown. Boye Mafe looks like the real deal on the edge and Dexter Lawrence II has come as advertised. Yanni Tragellis of Local 12 joins Trags to break down the first week of camp.
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Jungle Roar Bengals Media Day Highlights, Biggest Stories As Training Camp Opens w/Richard Skinner
CINCINNATI -- Questions about the 2026 Bengals and whether they can meet their great expectations can start to be answered Wednesday when training camp opens outside Paycor Stadium. Is this is the year that Joe Burrow sets all sorts of passing records, will the defense live up to the expectations with the addition of Dexter Lawrence II in the middle of the defensive line? Who will win the slot cor
Jungle Roar Dan Hoard Looks Ahead To Biggest Questions Ahead Of Bengals 2026 Camp
CINCINNATI -- One of the most anticipated training camps in the Joe Burrow era is nearly here and Bengals fans can't wait to see the team out on the Kettering Health Training Camp fields outside Paycor Stadium. There are so many storylines with these Bengals, including Dexter Lawrence, DJ Turner, Dax Hill, Burrow and a new rookie class that promises a new infusion of talent. Dan Hoard joins Trags
Jungle Roar Bengals Breakouts And Breakthroughs To Watch For This Season
CINCINNATI -- The 2026 Bengals are poised for a breakthrough season and a return to the playoffs for the first time in four seasons. Expectations are high. How will Jordan Battle, Myles Murphy and DJ Turner play roles in a breakthrough season for the defense. Will Chase Brown, Amarius Mims and Dylan Fairchild take big steps forward? Jake Liscow of Locked On Bengals joins Trags to discuss.
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Jungle Roar How Big Changes Should Lead To Big Schematic Improvements On Bengals Offense, Defense
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals should have one of the most improved defensive units in the NFL this season. The offense should be more explosive this season but will that be with Joe Burrow under center or in his traditional shotgun? Joe Goodberry of Bengals on the Brain joins Trags to break it all down.
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Jungle Roar Great Expectations For Bengals - How They Will Meet Exceed Them in 2026?
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals have had by all local observations a very productive and successful offseason. Of course, the work remains to be proven on the field. But national pundits like The Athletics aren't necessarily convinced, ranking the Ravens and Browns as winners in the offseason but leaving the Bengals off the list. Does it really matter? How will the Bengals meet those expectations this c
THROWBACK: Super Bowl LVIII Lessons, Bengals Need A Chris Jones
The Kansas City Chiefs captured their third Super Bowl title in five years with a thrilling 25-22 overtime win against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. What were some of the biggest takeaways? How can the Bengals get their hands on Chris Jones in free agency or someone like him? What are the Bengals biggest needs heading into free agency and the draft? Just how deep
Jungle Roar Joe Burrow Ready To Get Mean, Bengals Have The OTA Minicamp They Needed
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals ended their mandatory minicamp on a high note with positive vibes from Joe Burrow indicating that there's a new level and sense of urgency and a willingness to embrace the pressure to excel in 2026. Richard Skinner joins Trags to discuss the messaging of Burrow and head coach Zac Taylor on Wednesday and what it means going forward into training camp this July.
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Jungle Roar Why The Joe Burrow contract restructure matters, Safeties matter
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals bit the bullet a bit and finally restructured Joe Burrow's contract to save them $10 million in cap space for this season, converting $10 million of his 2026 salary into a bonus. What impact will that have on the books and why fans should care? Could Kyle Dugger be an X-factor in the Bengals safety room this season with Bryan Cook and Jordan Battle? Richard Skinner of Loc
Jungle Roar Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, DJ Turner join the OTA fun, Why All 3 are All In on 2026 Bengals
CINCINNATI -- Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and DJ Turner all took part in voluntary OTA practice Tuesday outside Paycor Stadium, a sure sign that all three are fully committed to putting in the work to make the season special for the Bengals. What were the biggest takeaways from Tuesday's workout? Richard Skinner of Local 12 joins Trags to discuss.
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Jungle Roar Bengals Ring of Honor Candidates, Current Bengals Who Could Wind Up There
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals announced five additional names to the list of Ring of Honor nominees for induction this fall at a Bengals home game. DT Geno Atkins, DE Carlos Dunlap, WR A.J. Green, CB Leon Hall and LT Andrew Whitworth. They join seven others, K Jim Breech, RB James Brooks, WR Cris Collinsworth, S David Fulcher, G Max Montoya, TE Bob Trumpy and LB Reggie Williams join K Jim Breech, HB J
Jungle Roar Bengals Schedule Points To Success, Joe Burrow Gets Audience With Kid Cudi
CINCINNATI -- Orlando Brown Jr. says there's a lot to like about the Bengals schedule, and he's not worried about no bye week after Madrid. Joe Burrow is ready to take on the rigors of the offseason in full and gets a visit from Kid Cudi, and the Bengals defense is primed for a special season. Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com joins Trags to discuss.
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Jungle Roar Projecting Bengals 2026 season Which games stand out and why
CINCINNATI -- The 2026 Bengals schedule is out and it features the third-easiest slate of games in the NFL per last year's strength of schedule. Which games stand out for the Bengals and why? A New Year's Eve game in Cincinnati between the Bengals and Ravens, a stretch of 1 p.m. games to start the season, and dealing with a trip to Madrid, Spain in November. Trags and Skinny touch on it all.
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Jungle Roar Which Rookies Will Make An Immediate Impact What to Look For In Bengals Schedule
CINCINNATI -- Phase 2 of the Bengals offseason workout program begins this week, with rookies joining veterans on the field and in the classroom to assimilate to the Bengals offseason preparations. Which rookies are expected to shine and which have room for improvement? The NFL schedule gets released on Thursday night. What should fans look for in the schedule release? Will Dax Hill wind up starti
Jungle Roar Which Offseason Moves Will Mean The Most This Season
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals have made wholesale changes to their roster this offseason, boosting their defense and fortifying their offensive line. They brought in All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and made several moves to bolster the defense. They have made several other moves to strengthen the roster. Dan Hoard, the voice of the Bengals, joins Trags to discuss this and much more on the lat
Jungle Roar Recapping What The Bengals Accomplished in the 2026 NFL Draft
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals took two offensive linemen, a wide receiver, a tight end and defensive tackle on Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday. Add to that a defensive edge with their second round pick and a tall, rangy corner with great upside in Round 3 on Friday and the Bengals feel they've added great depth and some playmakers to a roster that is ready to return to the Super Bowl. Richard Skinn
Jungle Roar With Dexter Lawrence in the Building What Do Bengals Need To Do In Draft
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals took another massive step in the rebuild of their defense by acquiring Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the tenth overall pick. On Monday, Lawrence met his new teammates during the team's first offseason workouts and the impact was immediate and overwhelmingly positive. What do the Bengals address now in the final six rounds of the draft after bringing in two
Jungle Roar Which Way Are Bengals Leaning at 10, A Corner in their Future?
CINCINNATI -- The days are winding down until the Bengals make their first round selection and seven more in the 2026 NFL draft. Which way are they leaning? If the Bengals don't have the choice of Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles or Caleb Downs, which way will they go? Cornerbacks Mansoor Delane of LSU and Jermod McCoy of Tennessee are likely picks. Why haven't the Bengals extended Dax Hill or DJ Turner
Jungle Roar Bengals Secondary Needs Heading Into Draft, Jeremiyah Love, Andrew Whitworth wisdom
CINCINNATI -- With Bryan Cook and Kyle Dugger now with Jordan Battle in the safety room and Dax Hill and DJ Turner at corner, are the Bengals set at corner or could they be looking at LSU's Mansoor Delane or Tennessee's Jermod McCoy at No. 10 overall? What is the biggest appeal with Reuben Bain Jr. at edge? What is the lasting wisdom Andrew Whitworth gives about Bengals ownership? Richard Skinner
Jungle Roar Was Joe Flacco Worth It, Gearing Up For Draft, NFL Officials Crisis 2.0
CINCINNATI -- Was Joe Flacco's $6 million worth the price of potentially not signing a linebacker like Leo Chenal? Did the Bengals do the right thing? Why won't Bengals ownership explain themselves and their offseason approach to this point? With NFL Owners meetings this week in Phoenix, what are the priorities in the rules committee? What about the Tush Push and is the NFL on the verge of an offi
Jungle Roar Logan Wilson Legacy, Why Haven't Bengals Added To Rookie LBs? What Are They Waiting For?
CINCINNATI -- With such a need to improve the linebacker room, why haven't the Bengals gone out in free agency and helped out Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr.? Why haven't Bengals restructured Joe Burrow's contract? Speaking of Burrow, what in the world was he doing playing in a flag football game and getting tackled? All this and much more on the latest episode of the Jungle Roar Pod with
Jungle Roar Why Bengals have made right moves in free agency but are they managing cap correctly?
CINCINNATI -- It's been a busy week for the Bengals in free agency. But have they made enough moves to substantially improve their defense? How have they managed the cap since signing Bryan Cook, Boye Mafe and Jonathan Allen and re-signing Orlando Brown Jr.? Skinny joins Trags to break down the first week into free agency and grade them on the overall process.
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Jungle Roar Who Should Bengals be targeting as Free Agency opens this week
CINCINNATI -- NFL free agency officially opens Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET but teams can begin talking dollars and terms this week with free agents. What will the Bengals do to address their many needs on defense and how many deals will get done? How will Bengals react to the Ravens trading away a pair of first-round picks for star edge rusher Maxx Crosby? Richard Skinner of Local 12 joins Trags to dis
Jungle Roar Dalton Risner re-signs, Bengals Set Sights On Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, David Bailey, Jeremiyah Love
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals and 31 other NFL teams left Indianapolis with presumably a better idea of what they'll be doing in late April when they draft the best available college talent. The Bengals pick at No. 10 and there's likely to be a crop of first-rate talent available there. Which direction will they go? Will star safety Caleb Downs be there? Will David Bailey? What about Sonny Styles and
Jungle Roar Will Bengals rework Joe Burrow deal like KC, Patrick Mahomes, Bengals Combine storylines
CINCINNATI -- The Kansas City Chiefs just re-worked their massive contract with Patrick Mahomes to free up about $60 million in cap space to address their needs in free agency. Could and should the Bengals do the same with Joe Burrow to maximize their spending power on defense in Burrow/Chase/Higgins window? What are the biggest targets and storylines for the Bengals as the NFL Combine opens Tuesd
Jungle Roar Pod Best Way Bengals Can Get Themselves A Pass Rusher, Ken Anderson Snubbed again
CINCINNATI -- Ken Anderson continues to be snubbed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Why is it so hard to understand that he belongs in Canton? Also, the Bengals have a decision to make, spend a lot on one or two impact free agents or spread out the budget and really re-build the defense. Richard Skinner of Local 12 joins Trags to fully break down the options and which ones seem the most appealing
Jungle Roar Pod Bengals takeaways from Super Bowl LX Trey Hendrickson plan Trey Brown future
CINCINNATI -- The final football game of the season was played Sunday in the Bay Area and the Seattle Seahawks made it a resounding second Super Bowl title with a 29-13 win over the New England Patriots. What are the biggest takeaways from the game for the Bengals, what should the Bengals do about Trey Hendrickson? Which players from the Super Bowl could end up on the Bengals in free agency? What
Jungle Roar Pod Joe Burrow Pro Bowler, Playing Flag Football, Rebuilding Bengals Roster, Caleb Downs
CINCINNATI -- Joe Burrow has been selected as a back-up to the AFC Pro Bowl squad Tuesday night in San Francisco, giving the Bengals four Pro Bowl players, two quarterbacks and two receivers. DJ Turner somehow got left out. Which Super Bowl team should the Bengals follow when rebuilding this offseason? Trags is joined by James Rapien of BengalsTalk.com and SI.com to discuss.
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Jungle Roar Pod Seahawks Patriots Super Bowl LX and who Should Bengals Want At No. 10 In April
CINCINNATI -- The Super Bowl LX matchup is set for Santa Clara and it's a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX 11 years ago as the New England Patriots play in the big game for a record-12th time while Seattle is appearing in its fourth. In the last game, Malcolm Butler intercepted Russell Wilson in the closing moments to help seal Tom Brady's fourth Super Bowl title. What can the Bengals take from the way
Jungle Roar Pod Sean McDermott Fired Pats Drake Maye Should Reach Super Bowl LX But Will They
CINCINNATI -- What are the lessons to be learned for the Bengals from the Patriots' run to the AFC Championship? What are the biggest takeaways from the Sean McDermott firing in Buffalo and what does it mean for Josh Allen? Where should the Bengals be focused on come the draft in April? Trags discusses all of it and much more with Alex Barth, Patriots reporter from 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston.
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Jungle Roar Pod Duke Tobin On What s Got to Change about 2026 Bengals
CINCINNATI -- Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin spent 63 minutes Friday answering questions from reporters about the failures of the 2025 Bengals and why he believes he, his staff and Zac Taylor deserve another chance to turn it around in 2026. Trags and Skinny break down all the major takeaways from Friday's unusual presser.
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Jungle Roar Bengals Postgame Bengals Blow Finale in 'Fitting Fashion' But What Will They Do?
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals outplayed their in-state rivals for most of the game but two defensive touchdowns by Cleveland and a last-second 49-yard field goal by Andre Szmyt spelled doom for the Bengals in a 20-18 Cleveland win Sunday at Paycor Stadium. Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase has pointed comments postgame about what should be next in the offseason for the Bengals, which starts Monday with exi
Jungle Roar Bengals Postgame Another Blowout Win, Ja'Marr Chase Gets Off Schneid
CINCINNATI -- For the second straight week, the Bengals raced out to a huge lead and gave their franchise quarterback Joe Burrow the fourth quarter off to relax in a 37-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals Sunday at Paycor Stadium. Ja'Marr Chase got back in the touchdown column with two scores while Burrow had another 300-yard game, his 28th, matching Andy Dalton for the most in Bengals history. Offe
Jungle Roar Bengals Postgame Pod Everything Goes Right In 45-21 Thumping Of Dolphins
Everything that could go right went right in the third quarter Sunday and the Bengals took full advantage scoring 21 points in the third quarter and racing away to a 45-21 rout of the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Joe Burrow threw four touchdowns without an interception while Chase Brown caught a pair of touchdowns and ran for another in a 28-point second-half explosion one
Jungle Roar Bengals Postgame Bengals Eliminated, Joe Burrow Shutout, Ja Marr Chase Drops Chances
CINCINNATI -- Joe Burrow had the worst day of his career and was shutout out for the first time in his time with the Bengals as the Ravens put the Bengals out of their misery with a 24-0 loss at a snow-covered Paycor Stadium. Burrow threw another pick-6 and Lamar Jackson threw a pair of touchdown passes to lead the Ravens to victory. Skinny and Trags break it all down on yet another day of misery
Jungle Roar Bengals Postgame How Bengals Let Another Slip Away In Buffalo in Infuriating fashion
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Christian Benford returned a Joe Burrow interception 63 yards for a touchdown and Josh Allen ran for a 40-yard score as the Buffalo Bills wiped out a 28-18 fourth-quarter deficit and beat the Bengals, 39-34, Sunday at Highmark Stadium. The Bengals fall to 4-9 and three games behind the Steelers in the AFC North.
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Jungle Roar Bengals Pod Joe Burrow, Defense Complement Each Other As Bengals Gobble Up Ravens, 32-14
BALTIMORE -- Joe Burrow returned after missing nine games and tossed two touchdowns to lead the Bengals past the Baltimore Ravens, 32-14, on Thanksgiving night in Baltimore. The defense forced five Ravens turnovers and Evan McPherson converted all six field goal attempts to help the Bengals snap a four-game losing streak and improve to 4-8 on the season and 3-1 in the AFC North. Trags and Skinny b
Jungle Roar Bengals Postgame Pod Should Joe Burrow Risk It Thursday What Are Bengals playing for?
CINCINNATI - The Bengals lost its fourth straight Sunday 26-20 to the Patriots on Sunday at Paycor Stadium. Mike Petraglia and Richard Skinner break down another heartbreaker that Joe Flacco suffered through Sunday and look ahead to Thursday's game in Baltimore.
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Jungle Roar Postgame Bengals Find Another Way To Lose Ugly, Ja Marr Chase Could Be In Trouble
PITTSBURGH -- The Bengals saw any realistic chance of competing for the AFC North come to an end Sunday with an ugly 34-12 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. The game was ugly in many facets, the Steelers had two defensive scores, Joe Flacco came back to earth and Ja'Marr Chase and Jalen Ramsey got into it, with Ramsey getting ejected for grabbing Chase's facemask and video emerg
Jungle Roar What Does Joe Burrow Return To Practice Really Mean, Getting Ready For Steelers
CINCINNATI -- Joe Burrow has returned to Bengals practice after missing the last seven weeks due to surgery on his left big toe to repair a grade 3 strain of turf toe. Will Burrow be back this season? Should he return this season? Could the Bengals salvage their season with wins over the Steelers, Patriots and Ravens in the next three weeks? Trags breaks it all down with Charlie Clifford of WLWT C
Jungle Roar Postgame Heads Should Roll - But Likely Won't - After Another Pathetic Defensive Effort
CINCINNATI -- Just when you thought it couldn't get worse. Meet the 2025 Bengals defense. After one of the more heroic quarterback performances in franchise history, the defense found a way to completely and utterly mess themselves with a collapse that may have outdone the epic fail one week earlier against a winless Jets team. Caleb Williams found Colston Loveland with 17 seconds left for a 58-ya
Jungle Roar Bengals Postgame Who's To Blame? Bengals Self Destruct In Inexecusable Loss To Jets
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals defense allowed 502 yards of total offense to Justin Fields and the Jets and blew fourth quarter leads of 31-16 and 38-24 to lose to the previously winless New York Jets at Paycor Stadium. The loss was as inexplicable as it was inexcusable. The Bengals are now 3-5 and left to wonder how to fix a defense that can't rush the quarterback or stop the run. Will a loss like thi
Jungle Roar Bengals Postgame Joe Flacco, Ja Marr Chase Revive Bengals in Electric Win Over Steelers
CINCINNATI — It was Joe Flacco and Ja'Marr Chase to the rescue Thursday night when the Bengals absolutely needed it. Evan McPherson’s fourth field goal of the night, from 36 yards with seven seconds remaining, lifted the Cincinnati Bengals past the Pittsburgh Steelers, 33-31, on Thursday night in Cincinnati. The play was set up on a perfect lob from Flacco to Tee Higgins for 28 yards from the Pit
Jungle Roar Postgame Pod Bengals Play Uncomplementary Football, Lose Another
GREEN BAY -- The Bengals dropped their fourth straight game Sunday at Lambeau Field, 27-18, to the Green Bay Packers. The Bengals had next-to-zero offense in the first half and good defense, as they trailed only 10-0. But they found offensive rhythm in the second half behind new quarterback Joe Flacco, who threw a pair of fourth-down touchdowns in the second half. But the defense allowed three lon
Jungle Roar Postgame Zac Taylor, Jake Browning Own Up To Loss, Is There Real Hope Ahead
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals were embarrassed again for three quarters Sunday against the Lions before Jake Browning and the offense woke up in the fourth quarter, scoring 21 points and making it somewhat close in a 37-24 loss before a disgusted Bengal crowd at Paycor Stadium. Browning threw three more interceptions and has eight on the season to go with six touchdowns. Both Browning and Zac Taylor t
Jungle Roar Pod Bengals Blown Out Again On Road, 28-3, Ja Marr Chase Calls Out Effort
DENVER -- For a second straight week, the Bengals were blown out on the road, 28-3, by the Broncos at Mile High. The team was outgained 512-159, the fourth-worst margin in team history. They gained only nine first downs an had more penalties (11) than first downs. Trags and Skinny break it all down, including Ja'Marr Chase's comments afterward, calling out the team's effort.
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Jungle Roar Pod Bengals Sloppiness Leads To Worst Loss In Team History
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Bengals committed five turnovers and allowed the Minnesota Vikings to score 31 points off turnovers in a humiliating 48-10 loss Sunday at US Bank Stadium. Jake Browning was intercepted twice, including once by Isaiah Rodgers for a pick-6. Rodgers also punched the ball free from Noah Fant and raced 66 yards for a touchdown, becoming the first player in NFL history to force two fu
Jungle Roar Postgame Pod Joe Burrow Suffers Left Toe Injury, out weeks, Jake Browning Saves The Day
CINCINNATI -- Joe Burrow suffered a left big toe injury midway through the second quarter that knocked him out of the game. He did not return and could be out several weeks with the injury. Jake Browning came on in his place and rallied the Bengals to a 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars when he leaped into the end zone on a quarterback keeper with 18 seconds remaining to cap a 15-play, 92 ya
Jungle Roar Bengals Steal One In Cleveland On Opening Day
CLEVELAND -- It might have been ugly but it was a win for the Bengals on opening day in Cleveland. Joe Burrow threw for just 113 yards and the offense could muster just 141 yards total offense but the defense intercepted Joe Flacco twice off deflected passes off receivers' hands and the Bengals held on for a 17-16 win over the Browns. Also helping the Bengals' cause was a missed extra point and a
Jungle Roar Bengals Season Opener In Cleveland Time To Prove It
CINCINNATI -- Bengals long-time radio analyst and newest inductee to the team's Ring of Honor this October, Dave Lapham, breaks down how the Bengals can finally open their season with a win this Sunday in Cleveland. He details how his former coach Paul Brown despised the Browns and always had extra motivation to beat the Browns anytime he could. The key will be in the trenches, controlling Myles G
Jungle Roar OLine, DLine decisions, Shemar Stewart, Kyle Dugger, Jermaine Burton
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals have plenty of roster decisions to make ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET cutdown deadline in the NFL. Who fills out the back end of the offensive and defensive lines? Who are the backup safeties? What about injuries to Jermaine Burton and Daijahn Anthony and could they impact the final 53-man roster? What about players still out there in Justin Simmons or a trade for a player
Jungle Roar Fixing Bengals D, Mitchell Tinsley, Right Guard, Joe Burrow's confidence in his O line
CINCINNATI -- Following their second preseason game in Washington against the Commanders, a 31-17 win, concerns have been raised over the state of the Bengals defense. Head coach Zac Taylor said after the game that he loves his defense and where it stands. The Bengals are also looking for depth along their offensive line after Lucas Patrick left Monday's game with an unspecified injury while Cody
Jungle Roar Recapping Bengals Preseason Opener, Biggest Questions Remaining
CINCINNATI -- One preseason game is in the books and two remain before the season opener against Cleveland on Sept. 7. The offensive line is coming into shape, the defensive line has depth, the secondary seeks consistency and the run game might be the secret weapon of this Bengals offense in 2025. Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com joins Trags to discuss in the latest edition of the Jungle Roar Pod.
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Jungle Roar Trags previews Bengals Eagles Preseason Opener
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals open the preseason against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles Thursday night in Philadelphia. Trags has the main storylines heading into PS Week 1, what to expect in terms of playing time and which battles to watch.
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Jungle Roar Starters start, Positions To Watch, Rookies In Spotlight as Preseason Begins
CINCINNATI -- Preseason games are finally here and the Bengals are ready to roll out Joe Burrow and the offensive starters for the first time since 2021. How will head coach Zac Taylor and the Bengals play it? Who has looked impressive so far in camp? How big of an impression will the rookies make in the preseason and what jobs are at stake? Richard Skinner of Local 12 joins Trags to discuss on th
Jungle Roar Training Camp Underway, Defense With Lots to Prove, Shemar Stewart Presence Felt
CINCINNATI -- With training camp finally underway and rookies Demetrius Knight Jr. and Shemar Stewart finally signed, the Bengals defense is coming together. Only Trey Hendrickson remains unsigned and on the did not report list. Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer joins Trags to discuss the vocal secondary and what they have to prove under first-year defensive coordinator Al Golden, the role
Jungle Roar Trey Hendrickson insulted, Mike Brown hopeful on Shemar Stewart, Camp Opens
CINCINNATI -- With training camp finally here, the Bengals are ready to start preparing for the 2025 season, once again with optimism and Super Bowl expectations abound. But there are two contactual issues hanging over the team, namely the extension of star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson and the unsigned first-round pick Shemar Stewart. How will those two issues impact preparations? Are the Bengals
Jungle Roar Setting the Stage for Bengals 2025 Training Camp To Open
CINCINNATI -- Training camp is just a week away and the Bengals are gearing up for July 23 outside Paycor Stadium. We look back on the latest selections for the Bengals Ring of Honor announced on Wednesday as Dave Lapham and Lemar Parrish take their rightful places in the distinguished group. Then James Rapien and Trags look ahead to the biggest issues facing the Bengals, such as will Shemar Stewa
Jungle Roar Why Bengals Optimism and Expectations Will Meet Reality in 2025 With Dan Hoard
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals are enjoying another optimistic summer with Super Bowl expectations as Joe Burrow leads the team into the 2025 NFL season. What have the Bengals done this offseason to justify that optimism? What are the expectations placed on this coaching staff and how will they respond? Will the defense respond with a better season and how will Chase Brown complement this Bengals offen
Jungle Roar: Bengals Biggest Questions, Who Steps Up To Lead Bengals D in 2025?
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals will be looking to fill a big void on defense this season, with the departure of all three defensive captains. Who on the current roster could step forward and be more of a vocal leader and also be more productive for defensive coordinator Al Golden? Regan Holgate of FOX19 Cincinnati joins Trags to discuss the likes of Dax Hill, Joseph Ossai, Myles Murphy and Geno Stone t
Jungle Roar Bengals Focused on Themselves, Run Game Turns a New Leaf with Chase Brown
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals are off on their summer break. But there's plenty to discuss about their recently completed offseason practices and workouts beyond Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart. Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com joins Trags to discuss the most important goals that were accomplished this offseason, why the run game is poised to become an underrated part of the explosive Bengals offense a
Jungle Roar Trey Hendrickson, Shemar Stewart Bengals Minicamp and organization approach to contracts
CINCINNATI -- With mandatory minicamp about to begin, the Bengals have lots of questions on the defensive side of the ball. Will Trey Hendrickson report? Will rookies Shemar Stewart and Demetrius Knight Jr. sign? What is the depth behind Geno Stone and Jordan Battle? Richard Skinner of Loca12.com joins Trags to discuss how the Bengals handling their business has impacted the coaching staff.
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Jungle Roar Why So Much Drama Over Getting Bengals Rookies Signed, Bengals Way Of Doing Business
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals have their way of doing business and it's not going to change despite all the criticism from the outside. Now, it's just a matter of trying to get their players and agents to play along. Sometimes that is a massive challenge given the current state of talks with first round pick Shemar Stewart and star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. James Rapien joins Trags to discuss how
Jungle Roar Ja'Marr Chase Sets A Tone, Joe Burrow Overcomes Adversity
CINCINNATI -- Ja'Marr Chase held court with reporters for over 18 minutes after OTA practice Tuesday outside Paycor Stadium. He spoke about leadership, setting goals, the Olympics and what drives him going into a season. Joe Burrow received an award for overcoming adversity in 2024. The two are the key leaders to the 2025 Super Bowl hopes of the Bengals. Paul Dehner Jr. joins JRP to discuss both s
Jungle Roar Bengals 2025 Schedule Takeaways Joe Burrow, Trey Hendrickson and OTAs
CINCINNATI -- Phase 3 of offseason workouts begin this week at Paycor Stadium and on the Kettering Health Practice fields for the Bengals as teams ramp up their install of offensive, defensive and special teams work. The Bengals are expected to have most of their rookies participate except first-rounder Shemar Stewart and defensive edge Trey Hendrickson. Joe Burrow expected on hand as well as many
Jungle Roar How Bengals Treat Rookies Like Shemar Stewart, Phase 2 Underway With Jay Morrison
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals welcome their rookies officially to Phase 2 of their offseason workouts on Monday while still waiting for first round pick Shemar Stewart and second rounder Demetrius Knight Jr. to sign their rookie contracts and start participating in full. The Bengals feel good about their group of first-year players because of character and leadership. Will that lead to better producti
Jungle Roar What To Like and Dislike About Bengals Approach This Offseason
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals addressed their need to sustain production with the extensions of Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Mike Gesicki on offense and BJ Hill on defense. They addressed their holes on the interior of the offensive line and linebacker in the draft. But have they done enough at defensive edge and safety? There are reasons to like their approach to a point but Alex Frank of CLNSCincy
Jungle Roar: Bengals 2025 Draft What They Did And The Needs They Filled
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals addressed areas of need at linebacker, offensive guard and edge over the course of the three-day NFL Draft. How are the Bengals better? What areas do they still need to improve? Trags breaks it down.
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Bengals Draft Days 1-2, Thoughts on Shemar Stewart Demetrius Knight Jr and Dylan Fairchild
CINCINNATI -- Why the Bengals feel they've had a productive first two days of the draft with edge Shemar Stewart, linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. and Dylan Fairchild. Trags recaps Days 1-2 and looks ahead to Day 3.
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Jungle Roar Is Mykel Williams The Guy at 17 For Bengals? What Are The Biggest Needs?
CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals have several needs to address on the defensive side of the ball. What direction will they go at 17 overall? Could they take defensive edge Mykel Williams out of Georgia, making him the second straight first rounder out of Georgia? Might they go with linebacker Jihaad Campbell if he's available? Then there are safeties Nick Emmanwori or Malaki Starks. Richard Sk
Jungle Roar Bengals Excitement Over Rebuilding Their Defense, Which Way To Go In Draft
CINCINNATI -- The draft is rapidly approaching for the Cincinnati Bengals. The question is what will the Bengals do at 17? Will they take a linebacker, edge, safety or offensive lineman? Will they try to trade down and pick up an extra pick or two to add to their six that they enter the draft with? Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com joins Trags to break it all down and discuss his one-on-one with new lin
Jungle Roar Best Values In Draft, Where Can Bengals Add Depth, What To Do About Trey Hendrickson
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals have three more weeks before they have to hand in the card for the 17th overall draft pick. How will the Bengals approach that pick? Will they go offensive line, edge rusher or think outside the box and draft a safety or running back? How will Trey Hendrickson fit into their plans? Draft expert Alex Barth of 98-5 The Sports Hub in Boston joins Trags to discuss.
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