Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 19

NFL Mock Trade: Bengals Land $87 Million Giants Superstar

The Cincinnati Bengals have one of the best offensive cores in the entire sport of football. In fact, when they're healthy, there's an argument to be made that the Bengals have the best trio of offensive stars in the NFL with Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 19

Cincinnati Bengals 2026 Betting Win Total Surfaces Ahead of NFL Combine

The 2026 NFL betting win totals are surfacing as we get closer to the NFL Combine next week. DraftKings Sportsbook dropped numbers for every team and Cincinnati checked in with a 9.5 win total over/under.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / February 18

Trey Hendrickson named top available player heading into 2026 NFL free agency

Trey Hendrickson is going to be the most highly-sought-after player in the 2026 NFL free agency class.

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How many of the NFL receiving leaders during the Super Bowl era can you name in six minutes?

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 18

Bengals Could Solve Major Weakness With Blockbuster Trade for Former AFC North Rival

It's no secret that the Bengals need a proven safety on the back end of their defense. It's been a major offseason talking point since Jessie Bates signed with the Falcons three years ago.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 18

Bengals' first official re-signing of the offseason helps keep Cincinnati's strongest position group deep with depth

The Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed wide receiver Kendric Pryor. A second-year player, Pryor was originally signed by the Bengals as a college free agent following the 2022 NFL Draft.

Trey Hendrickson News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 18

Bengals Predicted to Lose Star Pass Rusher Trey Hendrickson to AFC Contender in Free Agency

The Cincinnati Bengals have been mixed up in a lot of drama with superstar edge rusher Trey Hendrickson over the last few years. Hendrickson seems to want a massive contract with the Bengals, but they haven't been willing to give him that kind of long-term deal.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 18

Bengals Sign Offensive Depth Option To New Deal Ahead Of 2026 Free Agency

The Bengals made another internal signing this week to follow up their deal with slot cornerback Jalen Davis. Practice squad staple wide receiver Kendric Pryor is signing a one-year deal with the team after spending his first official NFL season in Cincinnati.

Kendric Pryor News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 18

Bengals Re-Sign WR Kendric Pryor To One-Year Deal

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they re-signed WR Kendric Pryor to a one-year deal on Wednesday. Pryor, 28, signed with the Bengals as an undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin following the 2022 NFL Draft.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 18

Fresh Update on Bengals Top Draft Target Availabilities Across Mock Drafts

We are getting closer and closer to the 2026 NFL Draft as the NFL Combine awaits next week for all of the top prospects in the land. The Bengals have their eyes on plenty of top talents picking in the first 10 selections this coming April.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 18

3 players Bengals must let walk in free agency during NFL offseason

After a disastrous 2025 season, the Cincinnati Bengals are ready for revenge. Last season was a year full of frustration, as injuries and poor play hindered the team from reaching their full potential.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 18

Bengals Great Draws Comparisons Between Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow's Frustrations With Franchise

Andrew Whitworth got cut emotionally when Carson Palmer made his retirement stance with the Bengals nearly 15 years ago, and he doesn't want to see that same scenario play out with Joe Burrow.

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Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 18

Bengals Should Take Page Out of Chiefs' Playbook to Build Contender Around Joe Burrow

The Kansas City Chiefs restructured Patrick Mahomes' contract on Wednesday. His cap hit drops to $34.65 million for the 2026 season and gives the team more flexibility ahead of free agency next month.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 18

Bengals Free Agent Profile: Cam Sample's injury comeback propels him into another unknown offseason

We’re getting closer and closer to NFL free agency, and the Cincinnati Bengals have 16 players with expiring contracts. Who will re-sign with the team, and who will leave when the 2026 league year begins?

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 18

For These Three Bengals, 2026 is Truly a Make-or-Break Season

The Cincinnati Bengals head into 2026 with a roster that needs help on the defensive side of the ball, with many players entering a “make or break” year.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 18

Cincinnati Bengals Select Elite Secondary Player in Latest Mock Draft

The Bengals landed one of the best players in the 2026 NFL Draft during the second mock draft from NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah. The analyst had Ohio State safety Caleb Downs headed to Cincinnati in the exercise.

Jalen Davis News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 17

Cincinnati Bengals Re-Signing Key Piece of Defense Ahead of Free Agency

The Bengals are signing cornerback Jalen Davis to a contract extension. He made the announcement on his Instagram on Tuesday night. It's great news for Davis and for the Bengals.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 17

ESPN analyst sees Cincinnati as the best fit for 2 free agents who've helped beat the Bengals at their best

The Cincinnati Bengals' pursuit of bettering their defense this offseason will require multiple free agent signings. At least one starter is needed on all three levels, and waiting until the 2026 NFL Draft to fill that many holes is not a recipe for success.

Jalen Davis News / A to Z Sports / February 17

Bengals Free Agency Profile: Jalen Davis continues verifying his value and then some in Cincinnati's defense

We’re getting closer and closer to NFL free agency, and the Cincinnati Bengals have 16 players with expiring contracts. Who will re-sign with the team, and who will leave when the 2026 league year begins?

Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / February 17

Experts Expect the Bengals to ‘Really Spend’ – History Disagrees

Once again, the Cincinnati Bengals seem to find themselves in the midst of an incredibly pivotal offseason. After three straight seasons without playoffs, culminating in an ugly 6-11 performance in 2025, the Bengals are at risk of wasting yet another season of prime Joe Burrow and company.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / February 17

Have Bengals made final Trey Hendrickson franchise-tag decision?

Last summer, the Bengals and Hendrickson agreed to a revised deal that gave him a raise for the 2025 season and kept him in the final year of his contract.

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Andrew Whitworth News / The SportsRush / February 17