| 1979 Cincinnati Bengals season | |
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| General manager | Paul Brown |
| Head coach | Homer Rice |
| Home field | Riverfront Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 4–12 |
| Division place | 4th AFC Central |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
The 1979 Cincinnati Bengals season was the franchise's 10th season in the National Football League, and the 12th overall. Fullback Pete Johnson powered his way to 15 touchdowns, but the Bengals struggled to their second straight 4–12 record. After the season, former Cleveland coach Forrest Gregg was named to replace Homer Rice as Bengals head coach. 1979 marked the end of an era, as the last remaining original Bengal, longtime center Bob Johnson, retired after 12 seasons, 2 in the AFL, and 10 in the NFL, all with the Bengals.