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The 2026 Cincinnati Bengals schedule has officially been released, and there are a couple of surprises. And a couple of significant anniversaries. And a whole lot of rookie/first-year head coaches.

The NFL schedule will be released on Thursday, May 14, but leaks are starting to come out. Here's a recap from May 12.

CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Bengals have their schedule for the 2026 season. According to ESPN, the Bengals have the third-easiest strength of schedule for 2026. None of that guarantees an easier schedule ...