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Cincinnati Bengals aim for Super Bowl as Joe Burrow's health looms large

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 6:18 AM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals aim for Super Bowl as Joe Burrow's health looms large

Summary

The Cincinnati Bengals head into 2026 with aspirations of a Super Bowl return after missing the playoffs for three consecutive seasons. Following a 6-11 finish in 2025, they made significant defensive upgrades, acquiring players like Dexter Lawrence and Jonathan Allen. Quarterback Joe Burrow has expressed confidence in the roster's talent but faces challenges with his health, having missed substantial time in past seasons due to injuries. Training camp opens on July 29, with the 2026 season starting at home against Tampa Bay on September 13.

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Status Watch

•Bengals finished 6-11 in 2025, missing playoffs for third straight year.
•Cincinnati made key defensive acquisitions, including Dexter Lawrence and Jonathan Allen.
•Joe Burrow has expressed that this is the most talented roster he has had.
•Burrow's injury history raises concerns about his availability for the season.
•Training camp is set to begin on July 29, 2026.

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6:18 AMYahoo Sports — 1 Thing Standing Between Cincinnati Bengals and Super Bowl Return

What they're saying

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The Bengals built one of the most talented rosters of the Joe Burrow era this offseason, but their Super Bowl hopes still rest on one thing.
— Yahoo Sports

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