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New Veteran QB Surfaces as Potential Backup for Joe Burrow

The Cincinnati Bengals need to invest in a backup quarterback, especially as Joe Flacco prepares to leave town this offseason in free agency. Joe Burrow has suffered injuries throughout his career and the Bengals have struggled mightily in his absence.

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Bengals need to proceed with caution before taking a big swing on former Pro Bowler if he makes it to free agency

The Cincinnati Bengals may not make a "big swing" next week in free agency unless the logistics make sense. Money, fit, and need all have to align for a notoriously conservative franchise to pony up the cash for a head-turning move.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 6

Former Bengals Star Back On Free Agent Market After Reported Release

Joe Mixon's time with the Houston Texans is over. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Friday that the Texans are releasing Mixon at the former Bengals running back's request.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 6

Former Pro Bowl Pass Rusher Emerging as Possible Bengals Free Agent Target

The Bengals desperately need pass rush help, especially with Trey Hendrickson destined to sign elsewhere in free agency. They're in "win-now" mode and are hoping to get better on defense, despite losing arguably the top pass rusher on the market.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 6

Salary Cap Expert Reveals Realistic Path for Bengals to Land Top Free Agent

The Rams agreed to sign safety Kam Curl to a three-year, $36 million contract on Friday. That deal will likely set the safety market ahead of free agency next week.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

John Franklin-Myers News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 6

Bengals Bound to Add Defensive Tackle in Free Agency; Could John Franklin-Myers Be A Target?

After hearing the words "force multipliers" endlessly at the NFL Combine from Duke Tobin, Zac Taylor, and Al Golden when it came to adding to the Bengals' defense, it is clear that the team is looking to address its biggest weakness from the last two seasons.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / March 6

Bengals receive confirmation of valuable information mere days before they can solve one of their biggest problems

The Cincinnati Bengals will be looking for a new starting safety in free agency, and one potential option is off the board. Kamren Curl is signing a three-year, $36 million contract extension to stay with the Los Angeles Rams.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 6

Bengals Free Agent Safety Option Signed Off The Board Ahead of 2026 NFL Free Agency

A big free-agent safety name is off the table for Cincinnati. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported the Rams and safety Kamren Curl reached an agreement on a three-year, $36 million deal.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 6

49ers may have already chosen between Trey Hendrickson, Maxx Crosby

49ers may have already chosen between Bengals' Trey Hendrickson, Raiders' Maxx Crosby

A San Francisco 49ers side in need of a pass-rusher is among the many teams that have been linked with Hendrickson and Crosby.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 6

Ranking the 5 Free Agents the Bengals Are Most Likely to Sign

After a disappointing 6-11 record in 2025, the Bengals have multiple roster needs this offseason. While splash signings tend to dominate headlines each spring, Cincinnati has historically taken a more measured approach in free agency, targeting players who fit their system and budget rather than chasing the most expensive names on the market.

Trey Hendrickson News / Football Analysis / March 6

NFL’s Top Pass Rusher ‘Released’ Without Compensation As Bengals Drop $105M Star After 5 Year Standoff

Trey Hendrickson didn’t get traded. He didn’t get tagged. Instead, the Bengals effectively “released” their best defensive player into the open market by declining to use the franchise tag before the March 3 deadline, allowing his contract to expire and making him an unrestricted free agent.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 6

Bengals Great Willie Anderson Posts Update On Kidney Surgery

Willie Anderson's kidney transplant was a success! The Bengals legend went through the transplant earlier this week and posted a video confirming things went well on Thursday. “God is great, man,” Anderson said on X.

Cincinnati Bengals News / EasySportz / March 6

Running the Cincinnati Bengals Offseason in GM Mode

I took control of the Cincinnati Bengals in GM Mode and focused on strengthening the defense while maintaining the core of the offense through restructures and smart roster additions.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 5

New Free Agent Fit Emerges for Bengals Just Days Before Free Agency

The Bengals have plenty of needs on defense. The good news is they have plenty of options. Another one emerged on Thursday night when the Bears decided to release Pro Bowl linebacker Tremaine Edmunds.

Trey Hendrickson News / Larry Brown Sports / March 5

NFL insider names NFC team as ‘great fit’ for Trey Hendrickson

The Cincinnati Bengals are moving on from star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson. After the Bengals declined to use the franchise tag on Hendrickson, he is now headed for free agency and expected to be a popular name on the market.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 5

NFL Executives Split On Who Bengals Will Pick First Across 2026 NFL Draft

The Bengals have a big decision to make with the 10th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and executives around the league feel pretty confident where they'll land. The Athletic's Mike Sando canvassed the league's executives for how they think the top 10 picks will play out in April.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

The Bengals Could Afford to Look Across the Street Regarding Roster Building

Free agency is set to kick off with the “legal tampering period” starting next week. As toothless as those words are, it’s essentially the official unofficial start of the league year as teams are “allowed” to negotiate and come to terms on deals with impending free agents.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 5

Ranking the Cincinnati Bengals' Worst Free Agent Signings of the Last Decade

CINCINNATI – The decision to not use the franchise tag on defensive end Trey Hendrickson officially closes the Cincinnati Bengals career of the best free agent signing in franchise history.

Cam Taylor-Britt News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 5

NFL Rumors: NFC Contender Interested in Signing Cam Taylor-Britt

The Cincinnati Bengals need to upgrade their defense ahead of the 2026 season if they want a chance to compete for a Super Bowl. Ja'Marr Chase and Joe Burrow are in their respective primes, which makes this offseason the perfect time to rebuild their defense.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / March 5