Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Myles Murphy News / Field Level Media / April 30

Fifth-year options roundup: Bengals decline Myles Murphy

Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy remains in the plans for Cincinnati's rebuilt defense, but the franchise passed on the fifth-year option in his contract for the 2027 season.

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The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 30

Bengals Called 'Super Bowl Long Shot' After Impressive Offseason

The Cincinnati Bengals went to the Super Bowl a few years ago and came up just short of winning it all. Since then, they have struggled with injuries and a bad defense, which has caused them to stay far away from the coveted trophy.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Bengals’ sack leader won’t get contract option picked up, but there’s a catch

The Cincinnati Bengals have declined defensive end Myles Murphy’s fifth-year option ahead of the May 1 deadline, but they remain interested in retaining him on a long-term deal, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Thursday.

Myles Murphy News / Pro Football Rumors / April 30

Bengals To Decline Myles Murphy’s Fifth-Year Option

The Bengals are not picking up defensive end Myles Murphy‘s fifth-year option, Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Murphy is now on track to reach free agency next year, though the Bengals hope to extend him before then, per Conway.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / April 30

Bengals way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft projects same old issues for Cincinnati’s defense but lands an exciting solution

We’re already taking a sneak peak at the 2027 NFL Draft, and the Cincinnati Bengals could land one of the best players from a school they trust. The month of April isn’t even over yet, and we already have an early teaser of what the 2027 NFL Draft can look like for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 30

Cincinnati Bengals Betting Win Total Changes Slightly Following 2026 NFL Draft

The Bengals are still holding firm at a 9.5-game betting win total following the 2026 NFL Draft, but the juice is loose. When those lines opened in February, Cincinnati was -115 to go over 9.5 wins and -105 to go under on DraftKings Sportsbook.

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The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 30

Could Bengals DT Be Traded After Dexter Lawrence Deal?

The Cincinnati Bengals had one of the worst defenses in the league last season. They ranked dead last in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game, so the front office opted to upgrade this unit in a big way this offseason.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 29

Bengals Still Have Work to Do After Exciting 2026 Offseason, NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals have had a very productive offseason after struggling to win games last season. With Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase in their respective primes, it's important the Bengals aim for the Super Bowl as aggressively as possible right now.

Bryan Cook News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 29

Super Bowl Champion Bryan Cook Hammers Top Factor For Bengals During Spring Workouts

Bryan Cook had plenty of exciting comments at his Bengals locker on Monday. One of the newest members of the team is bringing a Super Bowl-winning pedigree (2022 and 2023 season champ with Kansas City) with him to his first Cincinnati season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 29

Cincinnati Bengals' Dive Into OL Depth Could Be Most Underrated Move of Their Draft

The last time the Cincinnati Bengals started the same five offensive linemen in a season opener that they started in the previous season finale was 2010.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 29

Bengals Way-Too-Early Depth Chart Projection: Depth becomes much improved following 2026 NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals are currently at 88 players following the 2026 NFL Draft. The depth chart has been boosted thanks to seven new draft picks and a reported 10 undrafted free agent signings.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 29

Bengals’ 2026 NFL Draft Haul May Be a Franchise-Changer After Value Added

The Cincinnati Bengals came into the offseason needing to make some major upgrades to their defense. They had one of the worst units in the league in 2025, but the front office quickly got to work.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 29

Cincinnati Bengals Assign Rookie Jersey Numbers to 2026 NFL Draft Picks

The Bengals revealed rookie jersey numbers on Wednesday morning as the whole team gets slotted with digits ahead of the big work ramp-up next month. Cincinnati made

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 29

Giants may not be done replacing Dexter Lawrence II despite Shelby Harris news

For weeks, the New York Giants had been expected to sign a veteran defensive tackle after the club traded Dexter Lawrence II to the Cincinnati Bengals. And they have.

Did Giants come close to trading Kayvon Thibodeaux to Saints after drafting Arvell Reese?

Bengals' Duke Tobin expands on trading 10th pick in 2026 NFL Draft for Dexter Lawrence II

Five best fits from the 2026 NFL Draft

The '2024-25 Pro Bowl starters' quiz

Joe Burrow News / NFL Analysis Network / April 29

Bengals may finally have the perfect excuse to touch Joe Burrow’s contract

The Cincinnati Bengals have finally built the kind of offseason that makes a Joe Burrow contract restructure feel logical. This would not be empty accounting.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Football Analysis / April 29

Bengals Drop $50K On 6’9″ Tackle Every NFL Team Rejected In Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft ended, and Christian Jones sat without a phone call. Seven rounds. Two hundred and fifty-six picks. Thirty-two front offices studied their boards, weighed their needs, and passed.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 28