Paul Dehner Jr.

Senior writer and The Growler Podcast host covering the Bengals for @TheAthleticNFL. Once dubbed "the man who set social media on fire." FYI: Day-ner.

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Zac Taylor: Ja’Marr Chase and DJ Turner are good to go this weekend.

Shemar Stewart will be doubtful.

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Ja’Marr Chase (knee) was just in a hat and no helmet, not taking part in today’s final practice.

Could just be taking it easy on him as they assure he’s fresh for Sunday because he went full each of the last two days.

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Marvin Lewis here at practice today. Currently chatting with Elizabeth and Caroline Blackburn. He’s on the call for Sports USA Radio this weekend.

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DJ Turner is out here in uniform for #Bengals practice as they stretch.

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Shoutout to everyone that came out to @FiftyWestBrew.

Such a fun night.

Special thanks to an awesome crew of friends on the beat that made State of the Bengals a blast.

You can listen here: https://t.co/AFGwILWful

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The single greatest thing ESPN has ever produced
#NeverForget

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New | AFC North prediction time in the Whip with @AkronJackson, @MikeDeFabo & @jeffzrebiec

1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣4️⃣ Final order of finish?

🏆 AFCN Award winners?

🙅 Non-QB X-factors

🏈 This weekend’s picks

(Unlocked and free to read)

https://t.co/hmzddDAInu

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DJ Turner with the surprise Thursday limited hamstring issue surfacing on the injury report.

Allen just a vet rest day.

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#Bengals DL Jonathan Allen not in uniform or participating today.

Not on injury report yesterday and went full. Should have an update later.

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Tonight! Win club tix, drink beer, eat burgers, talk #Bengals at @FiftyWestBrew in Mason.

Join myself + @KelseyLConway, @JamesRapien, @Trags, @Ben_Baby, @GeoffHobsonCin, @char_cliff, @CharlieG__, @ByJayMorrison, @Local12Skinny, @RickBroering and more.

Hope to see you there!

[The Growler Podcast @GrowlerPodcast]

Game week is HERE and we are so psyched for our first State of the Bengals show THURSDAY at 50 West in Mason.

It’s our annual season kick-off show, one of our most popular events of the year.

Come hang out with us (and watch Charlie finally chug a beer).

[Paul Dehner Jr. @pauldehnerjr]

Be warned, Jay’s takes got much hotter than this as the episode went on.

[The Growler Podcast @GrowlerPodcast]

The 2026 Cincinnati Bengals are going to make the playoffs.

More predictions tonight at our season kick off show at 50 West in Mason!

[Paul Dehner Jr. @pauldehnerjr]

Latest PD&Jay from last night:

📰 Latest #Bengals news from the stadium

🎙️ Hear from Joe Burrow and Dan Pitcher

🧠 Season preview game: I know, I think, I wonder …

🔥 One final hot take

🍎: https://t.co/wGJXERHtaU

📺: https://t.co/PyD2hfTc4b

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New | What I’m hearing about the #Bengals as the opener approaches.

🏈 Breakout candidates the players and staff keep talking about

🏈 Extension status

🏈 Implementation of under center

🏈 Under-discussed X-factor

(Unlocked for all to read)

https://t.co/cK1AUJCPW3

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First #Bengals injury report of the year. Full participation from everyone.

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@Smith_Jeffrey

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New | My official #Bengals predictions for 2026.

🔮 Believing in the facts and not the history.

🔮 Game-by-game record, AFCN finish, full NFL playoffs

🔮 4 detailed predictions for the Bengals’ season: offense, defense, special teams and overall.

https://t.co/AEZCdjma2p

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@KyleKnep10 Seasons are wild!

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Must read wide-ranging exclusive with Joe Burrow from @GeoffHobsonCin on the team site.

The headliner is here, though. No interpretation necessary.

“I mean what I say. I'm here for the long haul. I'm not going anywhere. I'm just trying to bring a now-or-never mentality to the day-by-day process. If you're not, what are you doing? Attack the day with a championship mindset. The rest will take care of itself."

[Geoff Hobson @GeoffHobsonCin]

Exclusive: The Evolution of Joe Burrow Continues Into Another Opener: 'Whatever The Team Needs' https://t.co/uFIp8Por8d

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Every. Tuesday.

Going to be a blast to roll through this #Bengals season with @char_cliff and company. Good times will be had.

[Charlie Clifford @char_cliff]

Five on 5 @WLWT w/ @pauldehnerjr

Every Tuesday this season

Watch or listen here: https://t.co/iyFX59X9fB

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

ESPN sources: two-time Pro-Bowl selection Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers reached agreement today on a three-year contract extension that will prevent the quarterback from becoming a free agent after this season, per me and @RapSheet. Mayfield had broken off talks as camp opened, but with the regular season kicking off this week, a deal has been revisited and now struck.