As the Bengals continue to visit with players ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, another visit with a top linebacker prospect is on the docket in Cincinnati with Missouri linebacker Josiah Trotter.
The Cincinnati Bengals need to hit the jackpot with the upcoming NFL draft. They have the foundation to be a Super Bowl contender, led by Joe Burrow and company on offense, but they need to work on their depth and continue upgrading the defense.
The Cincinnati Bengals caught some hate for not being the most aggressive team in the world in free agency. They added Bryan Cook, Boye Mafe, and Jonathan Allen, among others, to bolster their roster.
The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?
The Cincinnati Bengals have more goals than they have picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Let’s use the A to Z Sports NFL Mock Draft Simulator to find an ideal trade-down scenario and a couple more selections.
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
The Bengals are a long shot to go after New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, but it would make plenty of sense for them to try. NFL.com's Kevin Petra agrees, naming them one of the eight top landing spots for Lawrence.
The Ringer's Todd McShay mentioned two clear top positions the Bengals may be targeting with the 10th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He welcomed Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer to "The McShay Show" this week and dialed up cornerback, plus, the possibility of edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr.
NFL Draft insider Todd McShay sounds very confident in the Cincinnati Bengals being interested in a couple players with their No. 10 pick in the 2026 draft.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz recently reported that this year's NFL draft will likely feature a lot of draft-day trades. This update is crucial for fans of every team, but it could play into the Cincinnati Bengals' NFL draft plans in a big way.
The Cincinnati Bengals are certain to focus on defense in the NFL Draft later this month, but the order in which they target specific position groups on that side of the ball is less clear.
Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski now has Jessie Bates III on his team, and he remembers very clearly how tough it was to call plays against the Cincinnati Bengals when Bates was with his original team.
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 has invested a ton of draft capital into the defensive side of the ball this decade. Warren Sharp broke down the numbers on X this week, noting that the Bengals have spent the ninth-most draft capital on that side of the ball since 2020, all while never fielding a top 10 total defense across that time.
Every spring as the NFL machine steamrolls toward the draft, so much of the focus is on the first round. And rightfully so. That’s where blue chips and difference makers are.
The Bengals may be largely wrapped with free agency deals outside of some signings on the margins here and there for the rest of the offseason. They have the rookie pool to sign and still can make a couple of extensions happen for worthy candidates, DJ Turner II and Dax Hill.
The Cincinnati Bengals interior offensive line depth weakened following the departure of several backups. Lucas Patrick joined the New York Giants, Cordell Volson signed with the Tennessee Titans, and Seth McLaughlin, whom Cincinnati declined to sign to a reserve/future deal, instead teamed up with the Detroit Lions.
There are a couple of different needs that the Bengals must address either before, during, or after the NFL draft in under three weeks, and first-year captain BJ Hill has taken to X to seemingly hint at a big move coming for the Bengals.
The Bengals are in a window where they must pull every lever possible to bring the Cincinnati its first ever Lombardi trophy, and following a visit with Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love it is clear that the team views the star playmaker in high regard as we approach what is a critical draft.
The Cincinnati Bengals waived backup center Matt Lee, making the former seventh-round pick the first player Cincinnati removed from its roster this offseason.
The Cincinnati Bengals have a Super Bowl contender of an offense. Their unit, led by Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase, is one of the best in the league. They can contend with any opposing defense, but the Bengals' defense has been one of the worst defenses in the league.
The backup center spot got even thinner behind Ted Karras this week. Cincinnati announced on Tuesday that the team is releasing center Matt Lee. The third-year player got picked by the Bengals in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He played in 22 games with one start for Cincinnati.
Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Giants are signing former Bengals G Lucas Patrick to a one-year deal. Patrick, 32, originally signed on with the Packers as an undrafted free agent out of Duke back in 2016.
The Bengals made a pair of notable draft investments at the linebacker spot during last year’s draft. Both Demetrius Knight and Barrett Carter played key defensive roles as rookies, and they will be expected to do so again in 2026.
The Cincinnati Bengals are facing renewed scrutiny as discussions about roster value continue across the NFL. Tee Higgins, one of their top offensive playmakers, has become a focal point in that conversation heading into the 2026 season.
Ja’Sir Taylor‘s free agent spell has come to an end. The veteran cornerback signed with the Bengals on Thursday, per a team announcement. Taylor entered the league as a sixth-round pick of the Chargers.