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Bengals coach Zac Taylor could face replacement amid playoff pressure

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Bengals coach Zac Taylor could face replacement amid playoff pressure
Summary

The Cincinnati Bengals and head coach Zac Taylor are under scrutiny as they prepare for the upcoming season. Nick Wright suggested on 'First Things First' that Taylor could be fired if the team fails to make the playoffs for a fourth consecutive year. He additionally proposed Nick Sirianni, head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, as a potential replacement. This speculation arises amid concerns about maintaining success as star quarterback Joe Burrow approaches key career milestones. As the season looms, discussions about coaching stability intensify.

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  • •Zac Taylor's job security is at risk with another playoff miss.
  • •Nick Wright predicts Nick Sirianni as a possible successor.
  • •The Bengals are aiming to avoid a fourth straight playoff absence.
  • •Joe Burrow's looming age 30 mark adds urgency to the situation.
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  • 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals projected a Zac Taylor replacement amid hot seat talk
What they're saying
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The Bengals and Zac Taylor can't afford another playoff miss, which has led to a surprising replacement candidate suggestion.

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