Bengals Locker Room in Turmoil! Rumors Claim Evan McPherson Furious Over Zac Taylor’s Shocking Decision

The Cincinnati Bengals’ preseason loss to the Los Angeles Chargers is making headlines — but not just for the scoreline. According to unverified reports swirling across social media and fan forums, star kicker Evan McPherson is allegedly furious with head coach Zac Taylor over a controversial in-game decision that may have sealed the team’s 27–13 defeat.

Sources claim tensions erupted after Taylor’s questionable call in the second half, particularly when the Bengals passed up a field goal attempt well within McPherson’s range during a critical drive. Instead of trusting his Pro Bowl-caliber kicker, Taylor allegedly opted to go for it on fourth down — a gamble that failed and handed momentum straight to the Chargers. The Bengals’ offense sputtered, and what was once a tight contest slipped away rapidly.

Fans didn’t hold back online. Twitter (X) lit up with accusations that Taylor’s decision “wasted” McPherson’s elite accuracy, denying him the chance to keep the Bengals within striking distance. Some even suggested that if McPherson had been given the opportunity to add points, Cincinnati could have mounted a late comeback.

While neither McPherson nor Taylor has addressed the rumors publicly, the speculation has only added tension to the Bengals’ special teams unit. For McPherson, one of the most reliable kickers in the NFL, such missed opportunities not only hurt the team’s chances but also undercut the trust between player and coach.

If these reports hold any truth, the Bengals could be facing more than just preseason rust — they might be staring down a locker room rift before the regular season even kicks off. For a franchise with Super Bowl aspirations, this is the last kind of distraction they need.

One thing is certain: Bengals fans will be watching closely. Will Taylor put full trust in McPherson’s leg in future clutch situations, or will this rumored tension become one of the NFL’s first big dramas of the 2025 season?