The NFL Players Association’s annual report cards were obtained by ESPN on Thursday, and they show mixed results for the Cincinnati Bengals.According to a report by ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler, Bengals players showed great support for the coaching staff, but criticized other aspects of the organization.According to ESPN, the Bengals earned a grade of F- for treatment of families, as well as in food and dining area.The Bengals also reportedly were given poor grades in home game field (D-), nutritionist/dietician (F) and team ownership (D+.)The Bengals received failing grades from players in two categories last season – treatment of families and food/cafeteria.On the flip side, the players gave positive reviews for the coaching staff, led by head coach Zac Taylor, who will be the lone returning coach in the AFC North in 2026.Offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher got an A- grade, defensive coordinator Al Golden was given a B+ and special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons got a B+.The Bengals organization also drew rave reviews for its facilities, with A- grades in locker room, training staff, training room and weight room.The report cards are based on responses from more than 1,700 players and the survey was conducted from Nov. 2 through Dec. 11.

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The NFL Players Association’s annual report cards were obtained by ESPN on Thursday, and they show mixed results for the Cincinnati Bengals.

According to a report by ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler, Bengals players showed great support for the coaching staff, but criticized other aspects of the organization.

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Bengals NFLPA grades via @kalynkahler. Cincinnati finishes 28th of 32.

Treatment of Families: F-
Home Game Field: D-
Food/Dining Area: F-
Nutritionist/Dietician: F
Locker Room: A-
Training Room: A-
Training Staff: A-
Weight Room: A-
Strength Coaches: A
Position Coaches: B-…

— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) February 26, 2026

According to ESPN, the Bengals earned a grade of F- for treatment of families, as well as in food and dining area.

The Bengals also reportedly were given poor grades in home game field (D-), nutritionist/dietician (F) and team ownership (D+.)

The Bengals received failing grades from players in two categories last season – treatment of families and food/cafeteria.

On the flip side, the players gave positive reviews for the coaching staff, led by head coach Zac Taylor, who will be the lone returning coach in the AFC North in 2026.

Offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher got an A- grade, defensive coordinator Al Golden was given a B+ and special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons got a B+.

The Bengals organization also drew rave reviews for its facilities, with A- grades in locker room, training staff, training room and weight room.

The report cards are based on responses from more than 1,700 players and the survey was conducted from Nov. 2 through Dec. 11.