Bengals reaffirm commitment to coach Zac Taylor following playoff absence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:28 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals have decided to retain head coach Zac Taylor after a 6-11 season in 2025, marking the team’s third consecutive playoff miss. Bengals executive vice president Katie Blackburn cited the need for consistency as a key reason for this decision. Taylor, who led the Bengals to a Super Bowl appearance in 2022, now faces pressure to succeed with hopes of building a competitive team, especially following offseason moves like acquiring defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. The Bengals aim to compete for the AFC North title, but failure to reach the playoffs could end Taylor's tenure in 2027.
- •Bengals finished the 2025 season with a 6-11 record.
- •This marks the third straight season without a playoff appearance.
- •Taylor's performance is under scrutiny after previous Super Bowl success.
- •Cincinnati traded for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence this offseason.
- •The team aims to contend for the AFC North title in 2026.
- 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals set expectations for HC Zac Taylor
"The Cincinnati Bengals explained why they gave Zac Taylor another opportunity to turn things around after missing the playoffs.
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