It’s that time of the year for the Cincinnati Bengals. For the last few years, the theme of the Bengals’ offseason has been one of two things: fixing the offensive line or finding a solution to their defense.
The Cincinnati Bengals may be preparing for a significant defensive change as the offseason approaches. Rumors circulating around the league suggest the team has little interest in retaining star defensive end Trey Hendrickson.
Tag deadline day in the NFL came and went on Tuesday without much action. The Jets placed the franchise tag on running back Breece Hall, and the Colts used the transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones.
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.
The Cincinnati Bengals should be looking to draft the best defensive player available with the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. At this point, position doesn't matter as much as talent, as the Bengals need to upgrade the entire unit ahead of Week 1.
The Ravens and Bills entered the 2025 season as two of the top Super Bowl favorites in the AFC, and both ended up having bitterly disappointing seasons.
The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed offensive lineman Dalton Risner, their first notable move of the offseason, addressing a position group that has been a recurring problem for the franchise.
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.
The Cincinnati Bengals will not franchise tag star defensive end Trey Hendrickson, according to multiple reports ahead of Tuesday's deadline, making the four-time Pro Bowler a free agent.
According to Ian Rapoport, the Bengals have indicated they are not going to franchise veteran DE Trey Hendrickson. This always made sense as the most likely outcome even though Cincinnati was playing coy the last month.
The NFL Combine clarified urgency. For the Cincinnati Bengals, the message coming out of Indianapolis was unmistakable. Joe Burrow’s prime cannot withstand another incomplete roster.
The Cincinnati Bengals missed the NFL Playoffs for the third consecutive year, finishing with a record of 6-11. Star quarterback Joe Burrow was sidelined for most of the season due to an injury.
The Cincinnati Bengals entered the offseason determined to protect their most valuable asset. After years of offensive line turnover in front of quarterback Joe Burrow, the franchise made a clear statement by re-signing veteran guard Dalton Risner to a one-year deal for the 2026 season.
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.