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On YouTubeCincinnati 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.
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.
The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz
The NFL began officially tracking sacks in 1982. How many of the year-by-year leaders in sacks can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
5 free agents the Cincinnati Bengals need to avoid signing despite their positions of need
It's a foregone conclusion the Cincinnati Bengals will add players in free agency. They have the salary cap space, as always, and glaring needs on the defensive side of the ball to justify the incoming spending.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 5
NFL Mock Trade: Bengals Make Blockbuster, Land 25-Year-Old Star DE
The Cincinnati Bengals need to aggressively upgrade their defense at all three levels this offseason. The NFL draft will almost certainly be used to upgrade the unit, as players like Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, and Rueben Bain Jr.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 5
Bengals live their best life in latest NFL Mock Draft by snagging multiple ideal targets for their defense
Free agency will be all about the defense for the Cincinnati Bengals, and until those signings become reality, that's what every NFL mock draft looks like for the Bengals as well.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 5
NFL Free Agent Tiers 2026: Every Player You Need to Know
It's no secret that the Bengals need to upgrade their roster in a significant way this offseason. Cincinnati posted a 6-11 record and missed the playoffs for a third-straight year in 2025.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 5
Cincinnati Bengals Select Defensive Stars At Separate Levels In Post NFL Combine Mock Draft
ESPN's Jordan Reid dropped his latest two-round mock draft on Tuesday, and to no one's surprise, Cincinnati went with defense in both spots. Things started with LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane at Pick 10.
Trey Hendrickson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 5
Top Free Agent Landing Spots For Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson
There were some high highs for the Bengals and DE Trey Hendrickson in the last five seasons. There were some lows, too, especially toward the end. The two sides are finally parting ways after an acrimonious 12-month stretch as Hendrickson sought a contract he thought was fair.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 5
Key Factor In Defensive Tackle's Release Opens Door For Cincinnati To Land Star
The Bengals could boost the defensive line with a low-cost veteran in free agency. The Vikings are moving on from star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen after paying him $16.2 million last season during his only season in Minnesota.
Geno Stone News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 5
Geno Stone Confirms Bengals Future Ahead of 2026 NFL Free Agency
The Geno Stone era is over in Cincinnati. The Bengals' safety is about to be a free agent, and he commented on Instagram Wednesday night that he will not be coming back to play a third season for Cincinnati.
Trey Hendrickson News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 5
Cincinnati Bengals Have One Big Problem After Trey Hendrickson’s Departure
The Cincinnati Bengals made headlines around the NFL when they announced they would not be franchise-tagging Trey Hendrickson. With the news of Hendrickson's departure, the 2026 NFL Draft priorities have shifted gears for the Bengals.
Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 4
3 perfect Trey Hendrickson destinations after Bengals pass on franchise tag
Trey Hendrickson is headed towards free agency. Last season, the Cincinnati Bengals star pass-rusher did not hit the open market due to the franchise tag.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 4
Cincinnati Bengals Projected To Sign Star Free-Agent Defender
The Bengals are projected to land a star defensive tackle in next week's free agency frenzy. Sports Illustrated's Gilberto Manzano and Matt Verdarame broke down the top 50 free agents and their potential landing spots this week.
Trey Hendrickson News / Yardbarker / March 4
Bengals were reportedly handed harsh Trey Hendrickson reality before franchise-tag decision
It sounds like Cincinnati was handed a harsh dose of reality regarding what may have been their preferred Hendrickson plan while speaking with other teams during last week's NFL Scouting Combine.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / March 3
Bengals' Dalton Risner makes promise to Joe Burrow after latest injury
Risner was responsible for a missed block on a play that ended with Burrow suffering a serious toe injury in Week 2 of the 2025 season.
Dalton Risner News / Pro Football Rumors / March 2
Bengals Re-Sign G Dalton Risner
Dalton Risner‘s time in Cincinnati will continue in 2026. The veteran guard has been re-signed, the team announced on Monday. This is a one-year pact, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports it has a maximum value of $5MM.
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