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Cincinnati Bengals News / Football Analysis / April 25

Bengals’ $70M ‘Aggressive’ Gamble Ends Long Draft Silence

Something cracked inside the Cincinnati Bengals front office this weekend. The franchise that built its identity on patience, on waiting, on letting other teams overpay, walked into a room and traded away the 10th overall pick.

NFL News / Football Analysis / April 25

Bengals’ $70M Desperation Bet Gives Giants Two Top-10 Picks And Exposes 15-Year Drafting Collapse

The Cincinnati Bengals traded the 10th overall pick to the New York Giants for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence on Saturday night, then signed him to a one-year, $28 million extension by Sunday.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 24

2026 NFL Draft: Best Fits For Bengals First Pick on Day 3

The Cincinnati Bengals have focused heavily on defense during the first two days of the 2026 NFL Draft, and they hold five picks on Day 3. Cincinnati selected Texas A&M pass-rusher Cashius Howell and Washington cornerback Tacario Davis as they continue to bolster their heavily scrutinized defense.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 24

Cashius Howell's College Dominance Led to Bengals Selection at No. 41 Overall in 2026 NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals didn't have a 2026 first-round pick after trading it to the New York Giants in exchange for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. But they did have a second-round pick.

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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.

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Jalen Davis News / A to Z Sports / April 24

Tacario Davis is already being compared to underrated Bengals player from their Super Bowl team and it makes total sense

Tacario Davis is a unique athlete for the Cincinnati Bengals to draft, but he’s not the first of his kind to wear the orange and black. Defensive coordinator Al Golden is already linking him to former Bengals cornerback Tre Flowers.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / April 24

Grading the Pick: Tacario Davis brings something the Bengals cannot coach him at cornerback

The Cincinnati Bengals have selected Washington cornerback Tacario Davis with the No. 72 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Davis is the second player Cincinnati has selected in this year’s draft.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 24

Instant NFL Draft Grade: Bengals Reach on Tacario Davis in Round 3

The Cincinnati Bengals traded their first-round pick for superstar defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. They added Texas A&M edge rusher with their second-round pick at No.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 24

Bengals Bolster Secondary, Take Cornerback Tacario Davis With 72nd Pick in 2026 NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals knew they needed to address their defense this offseason. That was their goal entering the NFL Draft, even after being active in free agency and trading the 10th overall pick for Dexter Lawrence.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / April 24

Al Golden drops a juicy hint about Cashius Howell that explains why Bengals prioritized him atop their draft board

Cashius Howell was atop the board when the Cincinnati Bengals picked him No. 41 overall, and defensive coordinator Al Golden has noteworthy plans for his newest rookie.

Cincinnati Bengals News / 5 GOATs / April 24

Cincinnati Bengals select Cashius Howell in second round of 2026 NFL Draft

After becoming an All-American at Texas A&M this past season, Cashius Howell is off to the next level. The Cincinnati selected him in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 24

Bengals Bolster Pass Rush, Take Edge Rusher Cashius Howell With 41st Pick in 2026 NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals knew they needed to address their defense this offseason. That was their goal entering the NFL Draft, even after being active in free agency and trading the 10th overall pick for Dexter Lawrence.

Dexter Lawrence News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 24

Revisiting Bengals' Dexter Lawrence Trade After First Round of NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals were sitting pretty with the No. 10 pick in the draft a few weeks ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. There was a lot of speculation about who the Bengals could select at that pick, but the draft board was pretty cloudy.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 24

Rams Expressed Interest In Joe Flacco Before He Returned To CIN

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, citing a source, reports that the Rams expressed interest in signing veteran QB Joe Flacco as a free agent before he elected to return to the Bengals on a one-year deal.

Joe Flacco News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 24

NFC Team Tried Signing Joe Flacco in Free Agency Before Bengals Return For 2026 Season

The Rams shocked the NFL world a little bit on Thursday night by taking Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and it partly had to do with Bengals passer Joe Flacco.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 24

4 Best 2026 NFL Draft Fits for Bengals at Pick No. 41 Overall

The Cincinnati Bengals traded their first-round pick to the New York Giants in exchange for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. The Bengals are seemingly happy with this deal because they landed an impact player who can help them win now.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 24

Projecting the Bengals' Big Board for Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft

The Bengals are hoping to address their defense in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday night. Cincinnati already added Dexter Lawrence II earlier this week when they finalized a trade with the Giants that sent the 10th overall pick to New York in exchange for the 3-time Pro Bowler.

Dexter Lawrence News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 24

Analyst Praises Bengals Front Office, Fights Stigma that Team Overpaid for Dexter Lawrence

Some in the media have made the claim that while Dexter Lawrence is an elite talent, the Bengals may have overpaid for the two-time All-Pro. Radio host Dan Patrick went so far as to say he did not like the move for the Bengals, citing Lawrence's age and the team's decision to let Trey Hendrickson walk in free agency earlier in the offseason.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 24

Day 2 NFL Mock Drafts Point To One Player Bengals Could Select Across Two Picks

The updated Day 2 mock drafts have flowed out from plenty of major sites overnight as we roll into the second and third rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. Cincinnati has picks 41 and 72 tonight, which are widely expected to be used on defensive players.

Dexter Lawrence News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 24

One Question That Could Define Bengals’ Plans on Day Two of the 2026 NFL Draft

The Bengals didn't have a pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. They traded it to the Giants in exchange for Dexter Lawrence II. A big, physical defensive tackle was needed.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 24

Bengals Reportedly Would've Selected Huge Big Board Outlier at Pick 10 if Dexter Lawrence Trade Fell Through

The Bengals may have reached big time in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft if they hadn't traded for Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants. Former NFL scout with the Cowboys, Bryan Broaddus, declared they would've taken Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods at No.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / April 24

Bengals Day 2 Mock Draft: Cincinnati addresses two major needs thanks to ideal board reset following first round of 2026 NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals will finally be on the clock Friday evening, and many of their top targets are still on the board following the first round. Here is how Cincinnati could attack the second and third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Dexter Lawrence News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 24

Bengals Stars Hype Up Fans At NFL Draft Party As Dexter Lawrence Breaks Out 'Sexy Dexy' Dance

The stars were out for the Bengals' NFL Draft party on Thursday night, and so was their version of a top pick this year: Dexter Lawrence. The new Bengals