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Bengals Miss Perfect Opportunity to Land Veteran LB, Options Dwindling

Bengals Miss Perfect Opportunity to Land Veteran LB, Options Dwindling

The Cincinnati Bengals need to add an off ball linebacker to their defense. Early in free agency, they landed deals with Bryan Cook and Boye Mafe. Cook fills a huge hole at safety, which was one of the biggest issues with the Bengals defense.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 12
Bengals Free Agent Cornerback Signs With AFC Team, Sparking Depth Need At Position

Bengals Free Agent Cornerback Signs With AFC Team, Sparking Depth Need At Position

 A Bengals free agent signed with the Dolphins on Thursday afternoon. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Marco Wilson inked a one-year deal to head south. "Dolphins are signing former Bengals free-agent cornerback Marco Wilson to a one-year deal, per his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey.

Jonathan Allen News / Field Level Media / March 12
Reports: Bengals signing DT Jonathan Allen to 2-year, $26M deal

Reports: Bengals signing DT Jonathan Allen to 2-year, $26M deal

The Cincinnati Bengals are set to sign defensive tackle Jonathan Allen to a two-year, $26 million contract, according to multiple reports Thursday. The deal could be worth up to $28 million with incentives for the two-time Pro Bowl selection, ESPN reported.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Gridiron Heroics / March 12
'Pursued Aggressively': Cincinnati Bengals Add 2x-Pro Bowl DT

'Pursued Aggressively': Cincinnati Bengals Add 2x-Pro Bowl DT

The Cincinnati Bengals entered the offseason needing to address the defensive line after allowing the most rushing yards and posting the tenth-fewest sacks in 2025.

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The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

In Super Bowl history, a player has topped the century mark in rushing yards just 23 times. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 12
Top Pass Rushers Bengals Could Target After Jonathan Allen Signing

Top Pass Rushers Bengals Could Target After Jonathan Allen Signing

The Bengals have plenty of needs on defense, but their pass rush is one area that certainly needs to be addressed. Cincinnati added Boye Mafe this week, officially signing him to a three-year contract on Thursday.

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

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

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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / The Forkball / March 12
Brown Jr. Negotiates His Own Two-Year Extension With Bengals

Brown Jr. Negotiates His Own Two-Year Extension With Bengals

Left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals, a deal he negotiated himself without the help of an agent.

Cincinnati Bengals News / 5 GOATs / March 12
Report: Cincinnati Bengals to sign Pro Bowl DT Jonathan Allen

Report: Cincinnati Bengals to sign Pro Bowl DT Jonathan Allen

The Cincinnati Bengals are signing two-time Pro Bowl DT Jonathan Allen, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported Thursday afternoon. It is a two-year deal, worth a max of $28 million with incentives.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 12
Bengals Bolster Defensive Line By Signing Former Pro Bowler

Bengals Bolster Defensive Line By Signing Former Pro Bowler

The Bengals are signing defensive tackle Jonathan Allen to a two-year contract, league sources confirm. Jordan Schultz is reporting that the deal is for two-years, $28 million.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 12
How Joe Burrow Boosted New Bengals Safety Bryan Cook's Career When the Cincinnati Native Was a Struggling Rookie

How Joe Burrow Boosted New Bengals Safety Bryan Cook's Career When the Cincinnati Native Was a Struggling Rookie

CINCINNATI – Cincinnati native Bryan Cook sort of remembers the first Bengals game he attended at then-Paul Brown Stadium, but beyond it being cold and snowing, he isn’t sure who they played or who won.

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The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz
 The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz
The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz
The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz
 The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz
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 The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 12
Bengals Have Perfect Opportunity to Fix Key Weakness With Veteran Free Agent

Bengals Have Perfect Opportunity to Fix Key Weakness With Veteran Free Agent

The Cincinnati Bengals made two big moves to begin their offseason by signing edge rusher Boye Mafe to bolster their pass rush and Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook.

Bryan Cook News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 12
Fresh Cincinnati Bengals Addition Bryan Cook Officially Signs New Contract

Fresh Cincinnati Bengals Addition Bryan Cook Officially Signs New Contract

 The Bengals officially introduced Bryan Cook to the media on Thursday to boost the safety position on Al Golden's defense. Cook, 26, joins the team as one of the surest tacklers in the NFL after signing a three-year, $40.25 million contract to return to his hometown.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Gridiron Heroics / March 12
Cincinnati Bengals Give 4x-Pro Bowler a Big Extension

Cincinnati Bengals Give 4x-Pro Bowler a Big Extension

The Cincinnati Bengals had their best offensive line in Joe Burrow’s NFL career in 2025, with multiple bright spots, including Amarius Mims and Dylan Fairchild.

Orlando Brown News / Field Level Media / March 12
Bengals OT Orlando Brown Jr., sans agent, confirms 2-year extension

Bengals OT Orlando Brown Jr., sans agent, confirms 2-year extension

Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. represents himself in negotiations, and he confirmed another successful deal completed to stay in Cincinnati on a two-year contract extension.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 12
Bengals LT Orlando Brown Jr. on Facing Ex-Teammate Trey Hendrickson Twice a Year: 'I'm Excited to Kick Some Ass'

Bengals LT Orlando Brown Jr. on Facing Ex-Teammate Trey Hendrickson Twice a Year: 'I'm Excited to Kick Some Ass'

CINCINNATI – Orlando Brown Jr. has faced Trey Hendrickson before in some high-profile Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cincinnati Bengals games, and some more head-to-head matchups are on the way.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 12
Why Bengals didn't hold onto Trey Hendrickson before Ravens deal

Why Bengals didn't hold onto Trey Hendrickson before Ravens deal

Why were the Bengals comfortable letting Hendrickson walk away?

Failed Ravens trade reportedly costing Maxx Crosby millions of dollars
Agents blast NFL for abandoned trade involving Ravens, Raiders' Maxx Crosby
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta's comments on failed Maxx Crosby trade disappoint
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NFL News / Yardbarker / March 12
Failed Ravens trade reportedly costing Maxx Crosby millions of dollars

Failed Ravens trade reportedly costing Maxx Crosby millions of dollars

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has lost out on the chance to play for a Super Bowl contender and millions of dollars. 

Ravens pivot from ditched Maxx Crosby trade with controversial Trey Hendrickson deal
NFL executives share theory for why Ravens backed out of trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby
Raiders reportedly prepared to make stunning Maxx Crosby move after Ravens back out of trade
More GMs, executives rip Ravens over backing out of trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby
Surgeon shares huge update on Raiders' Maxx Crosby after Ravens back out of trade
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / March 12
2026 NFL free-agency winners, losers: Trey Hendrickson finally gets what he wants, Eagles keep losing

2026 NFL free-agency winners, losers: Trey Hendrickson finally gets what he wants, Eagles keep losing

The Eagles can't catch a break this offseason.

Eagles shouldn't panic because of free-agency losses
Could Patriots still trade for A.J. Brown after agreeing to sign Romeo Doubs?
Veteran safety Kevin Byard will bring key skill to Patriots defense
Cowboys solve their defensive tackle logjam problem with trade to NFC rival
Cowboys costing themselves financially with Brandon Aubrey 'waiting pattern'
Cincinnati Bengals News / NHANFL / March 11
Bengals Go All-In: Cincinnati Signs Super Bowl Champs Bryan Cook and Boye Mafe on Day 1

Bengals Go All-In: Cincinnati Signs Super Bowl Champs Bryan Cook and Boye Mafe on Day 1

CINCINNATI — The Bengals didn’t wait for the market to settle. Minutes into the 2026 NFL free agency window, the front office aggressively upgraded a defense desperate for a revival.

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