CINCINNATI — The Bengals waived quarterback Sean Clifford on Monday, paving the way for Joe Burrow to return to action on Thursday night against the Ravens. Clifford signed with the Bengals practice squad in September after Burrow suffered a grade 3 toe sprain that required surgery.

The Bengals face the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving. After the news, Burrow took to social media to react to the news. “He’s back,” Burrow said. Burrow is in his sixth season in the NFL after being drafted first overall by the Bengals in 2020.

The first-round order for the 2026 NFL draft has the Cincinnati Bengals with a top-10 pick as Week 12 comes to a close Monday night.

Find single game tickets to the Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals NFL Week 13 matchup on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.

Zion Young (#9) out of Missouri is going to be riding a rocket on most draft boards. He’s raw in his hand placement and plan, but makes up for that with size, strength and a motor that runs red hot. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/RPdPILqdpu

Jake Browning’s fiancée Stephanie is gaining attention for her gameday outfits while the Bengals deal with QB injuries and a three-game skid.

You can call Duke Tobin the Cincinnati Bengals “de facto” General Manager or his official title, Director of Player Personnel. No matter what you choose to call his position with the team, the undeniable part is that he is a key factor at acquiring players via free agency or the NFL draft.

As we keep an eye on the 2026 NFL Draft, we're identifying each team's biggest holes and which Day 1 and 2 prospects could best fill them. Here is the AFC North.