‘Zac has to go’: Fans are screaming for change, but is Bengals HC Zac Taylor actually safe?

Are the Cincinnati Bengals actually preparing to fire head coach Zac Taylor after another lost season? Inside reporting suggests a different reality. Despite a 4-10 record, public backlash, and loud fan pressure, league insiders point to contract structure, Joe Burrow’s standing, and ownership history as major reasons Taylor is expected to remain in place heading into 2026.

‘Zac has to go’: Fans are screaming for change, but is Bengals HC Zac Taylor actually safe?
Are the Cincinnati Bengals actually preparing to fire head coach Zac Taylor after another lost season? Inside reporting suggests a different reality. Despite a 4-10 record, public backlash, and loud fan pressure, league insiders point to contract structure, Joe Burrow’s standing, and ownership history as major reasons Taylor is expected to remain in place heading into 2026.