Bengals Graded Worst in NFL in 3 Key Categories

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The Cincinnati Bengals were ranked 24th overall in the final NFLPA report card for 2025, with the team receiving the worst grades in the league in three key categories: Treatment of Families, Food/Dining Area, and Nutritionist/Dietitian. The report highlighted major concerns from players about the organization's lack of support for player families, poor quality of team meals, and limited access to a full-time nutritionist.

Why it matters

The NFLPA report card is designed to hold NFL teams accountable for providing adequate resources and support for players. The Bengals' poor performance in these critical areas raises questions about the organization's commitment to player welfare and could impact their ability to attract and retain top talent.

The details

According to the report, the Bengals were one of only three NFL teams that did not offer daycare during home games, and one of only 10 teams that did not have a family room for players' families. Players described the team's treatment of families as "almost disrespectful." In the Food/Dining Area category, Bengals players rated the freshness and quality of team meals as the worst in the league, with the team being one of only two that did not provide three meals per day. The team's part-time nutritionist was also a source of frustration, with players wanting her to be hired as a full-time employee.

• The NFLPA report card was released in February 2026.

What’s next

The NFLPA has announced that it will no longer publicly release these report cards, so the future grades and progress of the Bengals in these problem areas will not be known.