James Rapien

James Rapien

James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals On SI. He's also the host of the Locked on Bengals podcast and Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. The Cincinnati native also wrote a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals called Enter The Jungle. Prior to joining Bengals On SI, Rapien worked at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati

Nov 7, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson (87) celebrates his second quarter touchdown catch against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
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Cincinnati Bengals Veteran Tanner Hudson Could Miss Rest of Season With Knee Injury

Cincinnati Bengals Veteran Tanner Hudson Could Miss Rest of Season With Knee Injury. The Bengals won't have tight end Tanner Hudson on Sunday against the Browns.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) talks with wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) after a play as the punting team takes the field in the second quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Chargers led 24-6 at halftime.
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Zac Taylor Offers Injury Updates on Bengals' Stars Joe Burrow and Tee Higgins Ahead of Matchup vs Browns

Zac Taylor Offers Injury Updates on Bengals' Stars Joe Burrow and Tee Higgins Ahead of Matchup vs Browns

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) leaps fo a catch in the zone as Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (58) defends in the second quarter during an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. The catch was ruled incomplete upon further review.
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Look: Bengals' Path to Playoffs Becomes More Clear Ahead of Must-Win Matchup vs Browns

Cincinnati Bengals' Path to Playoffs Becomes More Clear Ahead of Must-Win Matchup vs Cleveland Browns. The Bengals are 6-8, but have a real chance of making the postseason if they win their final three games.

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Dec 15, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs off the field against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Chargers Beat Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals' Playoff Hopes Get MAJOR Boost

Chargers Beat Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals' Playoff Hopes Get MAJOR Boost

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Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Justin Rogers (52) runs drills during Auburn Football Pro Day at the Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Ala., on Friday, March 22, 2024.
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Dallas Cowboys Sign Justin Rogers Off of Bengals Practice Squad

Dallas Cowboys Sign Justin Rogers Off of Cincinnati Bengals Practice Squad. The Bengals signed Rogers in August.

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Dec 15, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) salutes the Cincinnati Bengals fans that traveled against the Tennessee Titans post game  at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Sources: Tee Higgins Expected to Play vs Browns, Despite Missing Thursday's Practice

Sources: Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receiver Tee Higgins Expected to Play vs Cleveland Browns, Despite Missing Thursday's Practice

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) smiles toward Houston Texans linebacker Denzel Perryman (6) on a fourth-down play in the second quarter of a Week 10 NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
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Joe Burrow Gifted Cincinnati Bengals' Offensive Linemen EPIC Christmas Gift

Joe Burrow Gifted Cincinnati Bengals' Offensive Linemen EPIC Christmas Gift. This is awesome and every member of the offensive line got one.

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Dec 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) catches the ball during warm ups before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
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Look: Chad Johnson Has Hilarious Exchange After Jets Backed Out of Jerry Jeudy Trade Due to Madden Rating

Look: Chad Johnson Has Hilarious Exchange After Jets Backed Out of Jerry Jeudy Trade Due to Madden Rating

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks for the locker room after the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 13 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. The Steelers won 44-38.
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Five Takeaways From What Joe Burrow Said About Animated Sideline Exchange With Zac Taylor

Five Takeaways From What Cincinnati Bengals Star Joe Burrow Said About Animated Sideline Exchange With Zac Taylor

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Dec 15, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan watch from the sideline against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Watch: Titans Head Coach Brian Callahan Goes on Epic Rant After Being Asked If His Team is Soft

Watch: Tennessee Titans Head Coach Brian Callahan Goes on EPIC Rant During Press Conference

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Aug 10, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Isaiah Thomas (96) after the game against the Green Bay Packers at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Cincinnati Bengals Bring Back Familiar Face, Sign Isaiah Thomas to Practice Squad

Cincinnati Bengals Bring Back Familiar Face, Sign Isaiah Thomas to Practice Squad

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Nov 17, 2024; Inglewood, CA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks off the field after the after the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
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NFL Insider Albert Breer Shares Latest on Bengals Star Joe Burrow: 'I Think He's Really, Really Frustrated'

NFL Insider Weighs in on Joe Burrow's Frustration With Cincinnati Bengals Organization: 'I Think He's Really, Really Frustrated'

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