Dec 22, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) reacts after advancing the ball with running back Chase Brown (30) in the first half against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images / Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

after Cade York missed a 33-yard attempt earlier in the extra period. NFL.com estimates the Bengals' playoff probability at 12 percent. Here's what must happen for Cincinnati: The Bengals still ...

The Bengals currently are $47.6 million under the salary cap, according to OverTheCap.com. The 2025 salary cap is projected to be in the $275-$280 million range. That $47.6 million that the team is sitting on is the 11th most in the league.

On their third overtime possession and after backup kicker Cade York's 33-yard field goal clanked ... With Denver driving to close out the first half after Cincinnati took the lead at 7-3, the Bengals hurried and harassed Nix, and pushed Denver back.

The Bengals got nice production out of Dax Hill at cornerback before his season-ending injury and PFF's Bradley Locker views him as an early 2025 breakout candidate for Cincinnati. Hill had 25 tackles and two pass breakups in his five games this past season before tearing an ACL.

New Bengals offensive line coach Scott Peters got a ringing endorsement from a reputable voice. Longtime Bengals and NFL offensive line coach Jim McNally thinks the hire "will make the Bengals great again.

For the Cincinnati Bengals, it’s simply Tee little ... This might be the real kicker … and I don’t mean Cade York. Denver hosts the reigning champs in Week 18 and needs a win or tie to ...

PITTSBURGH — An anxious Sunday of scoreboard watching awaits Cincinnati Bengals fans. At stake will be the Bengals ... Four field goals from backup kicker Cade York followed, with only a second-quarter Najee Harris touchdown run for the Steelers ...

"Notre Dame DC Al Golden is expected to become the Cincinnati Bengals next defensive coordinator. He’s informed Notre Dame officials of his decision," Thamel reported. Given the ties to Cincinnati with him formerly being on the staff and the prominent success with Notre Dame -- Golden's return to the Bengals mad plenty of sense.

Cincinnati is finalizing a deal to hire Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden to run its defense. Golden helped lead the Fighting Irish to Monday night’s College Football Playoff national championship game where they lost to Ohio State. He is expected to officially sign with the team on Thursday.

Scott Peters is Cincinnati Bengals New Offensive Line CoachCINCINNATI — A piece of the Bengals' front office is gaining more ground for an open general manager spot. According to CBS Sports's Jonathan Jones,

It didn't take long for Al Golden, reportedly the Cincinnati Bengals' new defensive coordinator, to start to mold the staff that he'll work with.