Jay Morrison

Joined: Sep 25, 2024

Jay Morrison covers the Cincinnati Bengals for Bengals On SI. He has been writing about the NFL for nearly three decades. Combining a passion for stats and storytelling, Jay takes readers beyond the field for a unique look at the game and the people who play it. Prior to joining Bengals on SI, Jay covered the Cincinnati Bengals beat for The Athletic, the Dayton Daily News and Pro Football Network.

Cincinnati Bengals second round pick Cashius Howell speaks with media during the 2026 NFL Draft, Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bengals safety Bryan Cook (6) gestures during spring practice on at the Kettering Practice Fields on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Sep 8, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson (87) runs to the end zone, but eventually fumbles the ball as New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (23) causes the turnover during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during spring practice on at the Kettering Practice Fields on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Bengals Top Pick Cashius Howell Signs Rookie Contract, Completing the 2026 Draft Class

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) heads for the locker room after the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 14 game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. The Bills overcame a halftime deficit to win 39-34.

Sports Illustrated’s Gilbert Manzano recently ranked all 32 backup quarterbacks in the NFL and put the Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Flacco in the No. 1 spot.

Dec 4, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) throws the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

News

Could a Ja'Marr Chase Passing Play Find It's Way Into the Bengals' Playbook in 2026, and How many non-QBs have thrown a TD pass in Bengals history?

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Erick All Jr. (83) catches a pass before the NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Las Vegas Raiders at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.

Bengals TE Erick All Puts Anger, Doubt and Injuries Behind Him To Return to His Soul-Smashing Happy Place

Oct 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback DJ Turner II (20) gestures toward his bench as he walks off the field with an apparent injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Bengals CB DJ Turner II Rates Confidence Level for New Contract, Explains Why He Showed up for Voluntary Workouts

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks between sessions at the Chicago Bears Halas Hall practice facility in Lake Forest, Ill., on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.

Bengals, Bears to Runback Joint Practice Experience After 2024 Disaster when rain-soaked session saw three Bengals leave with injuries.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'marr Chase (1) gets to his feet after catching a go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium in Downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. The Browns kicked a last second field goal to win 20-18.

Familiar Faces Ja'Marr Chase, DJ Turner II and Joe Flacco Report for First Time This Offseason as Cincinnati Bengals Kick Off OTA Practices

Cincinnati Bengals Assistant General Manager Steven Radicevic speaks with media during the 2026 NFL Draft, Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati.

'Felt Like We Needed To Take a Swing' - Bengals Assistant GM Steven Radicevic Details Run Up to Dexter Lawrence Trade

Tim Krumrie, former Bengals nose tackle who played 12-year for the Bengals shows his jacket during the Ring of Honor presentation Monday, September 23, 2024 at Paycor Stadium.

Where Do Cincinnati Bengals Rank Among Number of Inductees in Their Ring of Honor?

Sep 28, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) on the field during a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Picking the Bengals' Ideal Fit Among Available Free Agents Points Spotlight at 6-Time All Pro LB Bobby Wagner

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cashius Howell is one of only five second-round picks who remain unsigned despite a fully guaranteed contract being obvious given what others selected around him have agreed to.

Former Bengal Andrew Whitworth watches the final minutes in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 4 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins at PayCor Stadium in downtown on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. The Bengals improved to 2-2 with a 27-15 win over the Dolphins.

Miami Dolphins At Cincinnati Bengals Week 4

Bengals tweaking Ring of Honor voting by adding names to ballot, limiting number of annual inductees.

Jay Morrison

Joined: Sep 25, 2024

Cincinnati Bengals Rookie Cashius Howell Makes Franchise History with Contract

New Bengals Safety Bryan Cook Doesn't Need a Captain's Patch to Lead Defense

New Bengals Safety Returns to Cincinnati After Six Weeks Away with Family

What the Bengals’ Restructuring of Joe Burrow’s Contract (and Timing of It) Means for the Team in 2026 and Beyond

Bengals Top Pick Cashius Howell Signs Rookie Contract, Completing Team's 2026 Draft Class

Where Does the Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Flacco Rank on List of Top Backup QBs in the NFL?

News

Could a Ja'Marr Chase Passing Play Find It's Way Into the Bengals' Playbook in 2026?

Bengals TE Erick All Puts Anger, Doubt and Injuries Behind Him To Return to His Soul-Smashing Happy Place

Bengals CB DJ Turner II Rates Confidence Level for New Contract, Explains Why He Showed up for Voluntary Workouts

Bengals, Bears to Runback Joint Practice Experience After 2024 Disaster

Familiar Faces Report for First Time This Offseason as Cincinnati Bengals Kick Off OTA Practices

'Felt Like We Needed To Take a Swing' - Bengals Assistant GM Details Run Up to Dexter Lawrence Trade

Where Do Cincinnati Bengals Rank Among Number of Inductees in Their Ring of Honor?

Picking the Bengals' Ideal Fit Among Available Free Agents Points Spotlight at 6-Time All Pro LB

Why Hasn't Cincinnati Bengals 2nd-Round Pick Cashius Howell Signed His Rookie Contract?

Cincinnati Bengals Tweaking Ring of Honor Voting Procedure By Adding Names, Limiting Class Size