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Bengals Announce 2025 Team Captains: Burrow Leads Offense

9/2/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Cincinnati Bengals named their 2025 team captains: quarterback Joe Burrow, center Ted Karras, offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr., and first-time captain wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase.
Defensive captains include linebacker Logan Wilson, defensive tackle B.J. Hill, and defensive end Trey Hendrickson, also first-time captains.
The team has no special teams captain, featuring four offensive and three defensive leaders.
Head coach Zac Taylor highlighted the captains' importance as a resource for the coaching staff.

History

Historical Context

The Cincinnati Bengals were founded in 1968 as part of the American Football League (AFL) and merged with the NFL in 1970. This merger reshaped team dynamics and leadership structures across the league. Recently, the Bengals have embraced younger leadership, with players like Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase stepping into captain roles, reflecting a trend towards empowering emerging talent for future success.

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Story summary

The Cincinnati Bengals named their 2025 team captains: quarterback Joe Burrow, center Ted Karras, offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr., and first-time captain wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase.
Defensive captains include linebacker Logan Wilson, defensive tackle B.J. Hill, and defensive end Trey Hendrickson, also first-time captains.
The team has no special teams captain, featuring four offensive and three defensive leaders.
Head coach Zac Taylor highlighted the captains' importance as a resource for the coaching staff.

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