No one in Cincinnati had anticipated the Bengals’ 2025 campaign. After a 2-0 start to the season, quarterback Joe Burrow missed more than two months due to a turf toe injury. As a result, the squad collapsed, finishing 6-11 and missing the playoffs for the third straight year.
But in 2026, the Bengals are proceeding with both director of player personnel Duke Tobin and coach Zac Taylor.
In a statement released on Monday morning, team president Mike Brown stated:
“We came into the season with high expectations, coming off four straight winning seasons with leaders in place that took us to a Super Bowl and two AFC Championship games,”
“We know this season has been frustrating and disappointing. The results fell short of our standards, and missing the playoffs again proves there is more work to do. Our focus is on building a team that can consistently compete at the highest level, with the goal of winning championships. After thoughtful consideration, I am confident that Duke Tobin and Zac Taylor are the right leaders to guide us forward. They have proven they can build and lead teams that compete for championships. We trust their plans and expect to return to our desired level of success.”
“We are taking a hard look at everything we do as we approach this offseason with focused determination to build a championship-caliber roster that wins consistently,”
“We are fully committed to delivering results that match the pride, passion and expectations of this organization and our fans.”
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— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) January 5, 2026
In his seven seasons as the Bengals’ coach, Taylor has collected a 52–63 record, won the AFC North twice, and led Cincinnati to consecutive trips to the AFC title game.
