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NFL Draft Insider Drops Likeliest Top Pick Path Cincinnati Will Take In 2026 NFL Draft, Two Positions Stand Out

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.

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Todd McShay’s bold 2026 NFL Draft suspicion directly involves the Bengals’ plans in the first round

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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 8

Insider Reveals Key Update That Impacts Bengals’ NFL Draft Plans

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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 8

One Cincinnati Bengals Defensive Target for Each Round of the NFL Draft

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.

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

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?

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Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / April 8

Rival coach rubs salt on a wound Bengals fans are still trying to heal from thanks to Cincinnati’s brutal mistake

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.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

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.

Fernando Mendoza makes an emotional decision about NFL Draft

NFL Draft intel: Carnell Tate's stock soaring, David Bailey-Arvell Reese debate, Sonny Styles-Fred Warner comps

Steelers are showing interest in a small-school standout who could turn out to be a hidden gem at wide receiver in Pittsburgh

Steelers' potential 2026 NFL Draft plans contradict claims about QB Will Howard

Arm length concerns surrounding Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. may work in Cowboys' favor during 2026 NFL Draft

Jets coaches reportedly 'loved' this quarterback prospect after meeting him

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 8

Cincinnati Bengals Rank Among Top 10 Team In Defensive Draft Capital Used This Decade

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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 8

Ranking the Cincinnati Bengals Best Second-Round Picks of All 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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 8

Bengals Among Bottom-Half of Teams in Salary Cap Space Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / April 8

Bengals land the perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade in ESPN’s trade-filled mock but are given strange advice with their haul

The Cincinnati Bengals should be open to trading back early on in the 2026 NFL Draft. ESPN’s Bill Barwell proposes how they can do that in the first-round.

DJ Turner News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 8

Cincinnati Star Cornerback Speaks On Getting Benched Ahead Of Last Season

Every NFL player has their ups and downs. For rising star DJ Turner II, his career has been no different. From being one of the league’s breakout cornerbacks

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 8

Bengals Move Down In All Trades 2026 NFL Mock Draft

ESPN's Bill Barnwell released his annual all-trades mock draft on Monday, and he had the Bengals making a trade-back deal with the Rams to move down from No.

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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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

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

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 8

Bengals’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade

The Cincinnati Bengals’ offseason, like most of their recent offseasons, has been aimed at fixing their defense. The 2026 offseason has brought the team the most intriguing pieces that they’ve seen in a while.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / April 7

Cincinnati Bengals: Suddenly Cut Backup O-Lineman, ex-7th Round Pick

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.

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B.J. Hill News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 7

BJ Hill Seemingly Hints at Bengals Making Blockbuster Move

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.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 7

Bengals Dream Trade Lands Pro Bowl DT, Elite Playmaker in NFL Draft

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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / April 7

Bengals make surprising player their first offseason roster cut, and the move only amplifies a need in the 2026 NFL 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.

Matt Lee News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 7

Bengals Waiving C Matt Lee

Per SI.com’s Jay Morrison, the Bengals are waiving C Matt Lee. Lee, 24, was a seventh-round draft pick by the Bengals out of Miami back in 2024. He was able to crack the opening day roster and appeared in all 17 games as a rookie with one start. In 2025, Lee appeared in five games for the Bengals, but made no starts.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Football Analysis / April 7

Bengals’ Super Bowl Coach Gets ‘One Year’ Ultimatum And $86M In Desperation Money

The owner stepped to the microphone on January 5, 2026, and said exactly what Cincinnati wanted to hear. Mike Brown called Zac Taylor the right leader.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 7

Bengals’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending

We are just under a month away from the 2026 NFL Draft. Around this time, teams are starting to finalize their plans for the draft. For the Cincinnati Bengals, the draft is another chance to rebuild their roster and fix the many glaring issues that they have.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 6