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Cincinnati Bengals to Retain Coach Zac Taylor, De-Facto GM Duke Tobin

Despite missing the playoffs for a third straight season and injuries to quarterback Joe Burrow, the Bengals maintain leadership continuity with Taylor and Tobin.

  • On Monday, Bengals president Mike Brown announced that head coach Zac Taylor and director of player personnel Duke Tobin will remain with the franchise.
  • After a 6-11 2025 season, the Cincinnati Bengals missed the playoffs for a third straight year as quarterback Joe Burrow missed nine games with turf toe surgery, and Mike Brown said results 'fell short of our standards.'
  • With 116 games, Taylor ranks as the third-longest Bengals coach, holding a 52-63-1 regular-season record and a 5-2 postseason mark.
  • Owner Mike Brown promised he is confident Tobin and Taylor are the right leaders and will review everything this offseason, stating `Our focus is on building a team that can consistently compete at the highest level, with the goal of winning championships.`
  • With the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Joe Burrow, quarterback, said returning the Cincinnati Bengals to the playoffs is the priority and urged attacking free agency to upgrade the roster.
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Joe Burrow’s Bengals miss playoffs for the 3rd straight year

CINCINNATI (AP) — While the Cincinnati Bengals looked as if they were on track to being an AFC powerhouse in 2022, they’re now facing their third straight season outside of the playoffs.

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Bengals to retain Taylor, Tobin into 2026 despite third-straight playoff-less season

Despite missing the post season for a third-consecutive season, the Cincinnati Bengals' brain trust will be retained into 2026.

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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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