Overview
- Owner Mike Brown confirmed Tobin and head coach Zac Taylor will return for 2026 after a third straight season without a playoff berth.
- In a rare season-ending briefing, Tobin said "it's on me" and prioritized adding defensive leadership along with the ability to pressure with four rushers.
- The defense ranked 31st overall and last against the run in 2025, a slide compounded by pass rusher Trey Hendrickson missing 10 games.
- Tobin said he does not expect major changes to the coaching or scouting staffs as draft work ramps up, with the No. 10 pick and meaningful cap space available.
- Joe Burrow will be included in offseason roster discussions, with health protection remaining a parallel focus after he missed nine games.