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Former Bengals Pass Rusher Joseph Ossai Signing Big Money Deal With Jets

The Bengals' pass rush got a little thinner this week as Joseph Ossai agreed to a 3-year, $36 million deal with the New York Jets on Monday. The contract includes $22.5 million guaranteed according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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DJ Reader Opens Up About Possible Return to Bengals in Free Agency

The Cincinnati Bengals need to add to their defense in a big way this offseason. There are a lot of potential players who could be on the Bengals' radar.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 9

Bengals Get Encouraging Joe Flacco News After Tua Tagovailoa's Release

Don't look now, but Joe Flacco's odds of returning to the Bengals in 2026 went up on Monday morning. The Dolphins are releasing Tua Tagovailoa at the start of the new league year on Wednesday.

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The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

How many of the 50 players in NFL history to rack up at least 100 tackles-for-loss in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 9

Ascending Safety Could Be Who Al Golden, Bengals Are Looking For In Free Agency

After years of watching players like Nick Scott and Geno Stone attempt to fill the shoes left by Jessie Bates III, Bengals fans are ready to finally see the team make a splash at the safety position in free agency.

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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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 9

Does latest Cowboys move hint at Trey Hendrickson destination?

The Dallas Cowboys made a move to bolster their defense that wasn't adding Hendrickson. Has that cleared a path for one team in particular?

Hall of Famer rips Bengals for handling of Trey Hendrickson after Raiders agree to trade Maxx Crosby to Ravens

Why Joe Flacco Could Return to the Cincinnati Bengals as a Backup

Steve Smith thinks Patriots should make this decision about Eagles' A.J. Brown

Will Alec Pierce leave Colts to sign with one of these three teams?

The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 9

Rashan Gary trade is actually bad news for Cowboys

Even though the value looks great on the surface, this may have pretty much ruled them out from pursuing another available pass-rusher.

Hall of Famer rips Bengals for handling of Trey Hendrickson after Raiders agree to trade Maxx Crosby to Ravens

Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey decision an interesting league experiment

Five hottest NFL free-agency storylines: Aaron Rodgers' plans, Kenneth Walker III's destination and Mike Evans' future

Who had the greatest QB season for every NFL team?

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

Joe Flacco News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 9

Bengals rumors: 10-game QB starter could still return in free agency amid Joe Flacco buzz

For the Cincinnati Bengals to be a real Super Bowl contender, Joe Burrow needs to be under center. But as evident by Cincinnati’s struggles off the field in 2025, they must also find a apt backup who could fill in for Burrow if necessary.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 9

Bengals Opt Against ‘No-Brainer’ Trade Ahead of Free Agency

The Cincinnati Bengals are in the middle of a crucial offseason with superstars Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase in the middle of their respective primes. They need to add to the defense in a big way over the coming weeks to get back into Super Bowl contention.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 9

Cincinnati Bengals Star Trade Option Take Away By NFC Team

The Bengals won't be reuniting Rashan Gary with Jerry Montgomery. The Athletic's insider Dianna Russini reported the Cowboys are trading for the star Packers edge rusher ahead of the Packers releasing him this offseason.

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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 / A to Z Sports / March 9

Bengals Free Agency Predictions: What does being aggressive look like, NFC team to monitor, and the big splash

It's here! The two-day negotiating window for NFL free agency starts this afternoon at 12:00 p.m. ET, and the Cincinnati Bengals can agree to terms with new free agents starting at that time.

Jake Browning News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 9

Bengals Non-Tendering RFA QB Jake Browning

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Bengals are not tendering an offer to restricted free agent quarterback Jake Browning before the start of free agency. This means that Browning will be an unrestricted free agent in the coming days. Browning, 29, signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2019 out of Washington.

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The 'Team USA 2026 WBC roster' quiz

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The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 9

Veteran Linebacker Could Be Perfect Fit for Bengals as Free Agency Looms

The Bengals need proven leadership on the defense, something that Duke Tobin, Zac Taylor, and Al Golden are more than aware of. To gain that leadership that can still provide an above-average level of play, as Tobin alluded to wanting at the NFL combine, he may not need to look any further than Saints linebacker Demario Davis.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 9

Salary Cap Expert Reveals Free Agency Plan That Could Make Bengals 2026 Contenders

NFL Salary Cap expert Andre Perrota posted his ideal free agency haul that fits the money the Bengals have to spend over the next few weeks. Cincinnati has

Joe Burrow News / NHANFL / March 9

Bengals’ $47M Ultimatum: Fixing a Broken Defense to Save the Joe Burrow Era

CINCINNATI — The freezing rain hitting the concrete at Paycor Stadium last January mirrored the mood of an entire city. After a brutal 6-11 campaign, the Cincinnati Bengals watched the postseason from their couches for the third consecutive year.