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Former Bengals Legendary Coach Dead
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Kim Wood, who served as the Bengals’ strength coach for 28 years, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 80.
Wood was an NFL pioneer as he was the first full-time strength coach on any team.
Former Bengals linebacker Reggie Williams, who played for the Bengals for 14 years, shared the news on Facebook.
He wrote, “Sadly, I was told that Cincinnati Bengals Strength and Conditioning Coach Kim Wood passed away last night.
The Bengals mentioned that Wood was a mentor to legendary players like Anthony Muñoz, Reggie Williams, and Tim Krumrie.