Jackson, a third-round pick by the Bengals in 2024, has largely sat on the inactives list this season despite once being viewed as a possible one-two punch with 2024 second-rounder Kris Jenkins.

McKinnley Jackson asked the Bengals to trade him or release him for a chance to play. Coach Zac Taylor said Jackson will get that opportunity in Cincinnati now that the Bengals have given Mike Pennel his desired release.

At Wednesday’s media session, head coach Zac Taylor explained how the Bengals finally found their offensive identity through the ground game.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor crushed the defense in his press conference after the 39-38 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor didn’t really mince words in his postgame presser after the shocking loss to the New York Jets.

Zac Taylor is speaking out after the Bengals recorded their latest painful loss — this time to the previously winless New York Jets.

CINCINNATI — Ja'Marr Chase had a blank face of disgust after the Bengals' 39-38 loss to the Jets, wasting another stellar outing by the Bengals' top healthy offensive player. Chase had 12 catches for 91 yards in the loss, which saw Cincinnati lose its third of four games since the start of last year when scoring 38-plus points.

Hendrickson (hip) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bears, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Hendrickson aggravated his hip injury in last Sunday's loss to the Jets and hasn't practiced this week.