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Cincinnati Bengals retain head coach Zac Taylor for 2026 NFL season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:27 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals retain head coach Zac Taylor for 2026 NFL season
Summary

The Cincinnati Bengals have retained head coach Zac Taylor for the upcoming 2026 NFL season despite missing the playoffs for three consecutive years. Taylor, who has led the team since 2019, faces mounting pressure to improve after a disappointing 2025 season finished at 6-11. The Bengals made key defensive additions, including Dexter Lawrence, aiming to address ongoing struggles on that side of the ball. Cincinnati's early schedule features winnable games against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans, and Pittsburgh Steelers. A poor start could jeopardize Taylor’s position as head coach.

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  • •Zac Taylor has been head coach since the 2019 season.
  • •Bengals missed playoffs for the third straight year in 2025.
  • •Cincinnati's defense ranked among the league's worst since 2024.
  • •Taylor's job security hinges on early performance in 2026.
  • •Bengals open season against the Buccaneers, Texans, and Steelers.
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  • 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Taylor Was Retained’: Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor on the Hot Seat Entering 2026 NFL Season
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Zac Taylor has been the Cincinnati Bengals head coach since the 2019 NFL season. Over the last three seasons, Cincinnati […]

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