| 1983 Cincinnati Bengals season | |
|---|---|
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| General manager | Paul Brown |
| Head coach | Forrest Gregg |
| Home field | Riverfront Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–9 |
| Division place | 3rd AFC Central |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
The 1983 season was the Cincinnati Bengals' 14th season in the National Football League, their 16th overall, and their fourth and final under head coach Forrest Gregg.
Cincinnati lost six of their first seven games, then won six of nine to finish at 7–9. Despite the record, the Bengals claimed the top overall defense in the NFL, and were 4–2 in divisional games.
After the season in December, Gregg was allowed out of his contract's remaining year to succeed Bart Starr as head coach of the Green Bay Packers.[1] Several days later, Indiana Hoosiers head coach Sam Wyche, a former Bengals quarterback, was named as his replacement.[2]
- ^ "Gregg replaces Starr at Green Bay". Lakeland Ledger. (Florida). Associated Press. December 25, 1983. p. 8C.
- ^ "Wyche becomes Bengal coach". Lakeland Ledger. (Florida). Associated Press. December 29, 1983. p. 3D.