Now that the 2025 NFL season is officially over, all 32 teams can direct their sights toward contending for the Lombardi Trophy on Valentine’s Day of 2027. The Cincinnati Bengals, who have missed the playoffs for the last three consecutive seasons, are running it back with the same core going into 2026. While all three other NFC North teams hired new head coaches, the Bengals chose to keep head coach Zac Taylor, along with coordinators Dan Pitcher (offense), Al Golden (defense), and Darrin Simmons (assistant head coach/special teams).
