Nick Lachey Releases Song Urging Bengals Owner Mike Brown to Sell Team

The singer and TV personality calls for Brown to step down as owner of the struggling NFL franchise.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 8:15pm

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Cincinnati native and lifelong Bengals fan Nick Lachey has released a new song on his YouTube channel titled "Sell 'Em Mike Brown" in which he directly calls for team owner Mike Brown to sell the struggling NFL franchise. Lachey, who is also a member of the boy band 98 Degrees, has previously criticized Brown's leadership and decision-making as the Bengals have missed the playoffs 26 times in 35 seasons under his ownership.

Why it matters

The Bengals have long been one of the NFL's most underperforming teams, and Lachey's high-profile call for Brown to sell the team reflects the growing frustration among the team's fanbase. As a prominent celebrity with deep Cincinnati roots, Lachey's song could help galvanize support for a change in Bengals ownership.

The details

In the two-minute, 20-second song, Lachey repeatedly sings "Sell 'Em Mike Brown. Stop playing a clown, baby" and "Quit bringing my Bengals down." He underscores the team's constant shortcomings and questions Brown's decision-making, including the recent choice to retain head coach Zach Taylor and director of player personnel Duke Tobin despite the team's 6-11 record this past season.

  • Lachey released the song on his YouTube channel on January 30, 2026.
  • On January 5, 2026, Lachey took to social media to criticize Brown's decision to keep the team's coaching staff in place.

The players

Nick Lachey

A singer, TV personality, and lifelong Cincinnati Bengals fan who has released a song calling for team owner Mike Brown to sell the franchise.

Mike Brown

The current owner of the Cincinnati Bengals, who has been criticized for the team's poor performance and lack of success during his tenure as owner since 1991.

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What they’re saying

“Sell 'Em Mike Brown. Stop playing a clown, baby. Quit bringing my Bengals down.”

— Nick Lachey, Singer and Bengals fan

“When something isn't working anymore and this clearly isn't, you change. You adapt. You move on. To not do so is to admit that you have zero problem with the outcome you're currently in.”

— Nick Lachey, Singer and Bengals fan

What’s next

It remains to be seen if Lachey's song and continued criticism will put enough public pressure on Mike Brown to consider selling the Bengals franchise.

The takeaway

Lachey's song reflects the long-standing frustration of Bengals fans with the team's lack of success and owner Mike Brown's unwillingness to make significant changes. As a prominent local celebrity, Lachey's high-profile call for new ownership could help galvanize support for a change that many fans have been demanding for years.