Since Zac Taylor accepted the job to become the head coach of the Bengals in January 2019, he’s made a concerted effort to immerse himself in the community. From taking signed footballs to local bars after playoff wins to attending high school football games and University of Cincinnati basketball games, he has shown that connecting with the city of Cincinnati is important to him. His most recent act of generosity continues to showcase the impact Taylor is making during his time leading the Bengals. NFL reporter Jay Morrison, who currently works for Sports Illustrated covering the Bengals and has covered the team as a full-time beat reporter since 2012, tragically lost his wife Nicki due to unexpected complications during a medical procedure on Dec. 22, 2025. Morrison immediately stepped away from covering the team, and the news made its way to Taylor. At one of his lowest moments, Morrison said, he received a phone call from Taylor that left him speechless. He was watching home m...