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Boye Mafe Ready To Attack 'Opportunity' With Cincinnati Bengals

Boye Mafe Ready To Attack 'Opportunity' With Cincinnati Bengals

 Boye Mafe is one of the newest Bengals alongside fellow free-agent signee Bryan Cook. He introduced himself to the media on Thursday, fresh off signing the deal and winning a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks.

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.

Kenneth Walker III News / Yardbarker Quizzes
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?

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz
The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz
The 'AP Offensive Players of the Year' quiz
College Football News / Yardbarker
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.

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.

Trey Hendrickson 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
The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker
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.

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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
The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
The 'Team USA 2026 WBC roster' quiz
 The 'Team USA 2026 WBC roster' quiz
Orlando Brown News / Pro Football Rumors / March 12
Bengals Extend LT Orlando Brown Jr.

Bengals Extend LT Orlando Brown Jr.

Orlando Brown Jr. is no longer in a contract year. Given a four-year deal in 2023, the former Super Bowl left tackle starter will now see his Bengals accord stretched for an additional season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 12
Top Free Agents the Bengals Could Still Target on Day 4

Top Free Agents the Bengals Could Still Target on Day 4

The Bengals have added to their defense, but they haven't done nearly enough during the first three days of the negotiating window. Cincinnati agreed to deals with Bryan Cook and Boye Mafe.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 12
Agents blast NFL for abandoned trade involving Ravens, Raiders' Maxx Crosby

Agents blast NFL for abandoned trade involving Ravens, Raiders' Maxx Crosby

Numerous general managers, executives and other members of the NFL community have ripped the Ravens for their handling of the Maxx Crosby situation. 

Failed Ravens trade reportedly costing Maxx Crosby millions of dollars
Ravens already have a replacement in mind for Maxx Crosby
Ravens pivot from ditched Maxx Crosby trade with controversial Trey Hendrickson deal
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta's comments on failed Maxx Crosby trade disappoint
The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 12
New theory about Ravens pivoting from Maxx Crosby to Trey Hendrickson emerges

New theory about Ravens pivoting from Maxx Crosby to Trey Hendrickson emerges

Speculation continues to surround the Ravens' intentions in the failed Crosby trade.

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta's comments on failed Maxx Crosby trade disappoint
Failed Ravens trade reportedly costing Maxx Crosby millions of dollars
The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 12
Cincinnati Bengals Miss Out on Another Veteran Defender, Options Waning

Cincinnati Bengals Miss Out on Another Veteran Defender, Options Waning

The Cincinnati Bengals came into this offseason with clear needs on defense. Their defense was one of the worst units in the entire league last season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 12
Why Ravens may have had legitimate reasons to back out of trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby

Why Ravens may have had legitimate reasons to back out of trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby

A well-known football doctor says Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta may have had a good reason for backing out of the Maxx Crosby deal. 

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta's comments on failed Maxx Crosby trade disappoint
Failed Ravens trade reportedly costing Maxx Crosby millions of dollars
Ravens already have a replacement in mind for Maxx Crosby
The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl
The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 12
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta confirms bold Maxx Crosby, Trey Hendrickson plan after abandoned trade

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta confirms bold Maxx Crosby, Trey Hendrickson plan after abandoned trade

Roughly 12 hours after the Ravens backed out of their agreement to send two first-round draft picks to the Raiders for pass-rusher Maxx Crosby, the Ravens and Bengals defensive star Trey Hendrickson reportedly agreed to a four-year, $112M contract.

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta's comments on failed Maxx Crosby trade disappoint
Failed Ravens trade reportedly costing Maxx Crosby millions of dollars
The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 11
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta's comments on failed Maxx Crosby trade disappoint

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta's comments on failed Maxx Crosby trade disappoint

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta's defense for cancelling the Maxx Crosby trade fell short. 

NFL executives share theory for why Ravens backed out of trade for Crosby
More GMs, executives rip Ravens over backing out of Crosby trade
Raiders reportedly prepared to make stunning Crosby move after failed trade
Surgeon shares huge update on Crosby after Ravens back out of trade
Cowboys reportedly make huge Crosby decision after Ravens back out of trade
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
Adam "Pacman" Jones News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 11
Adam Pacman Jones Says Bengals Making Blockbuster Trade for NFL Superstar

Adam Pacman Jones Says Bengals Making Blockbuster Trade for NFL Superstar

 Former Bengals star Adam "Pacman" Jones believes the Bengals will have Maxx Crosby on the team soon. Baltimore agreed to trade for the five-time Pro Bowl defensive end last week but backed out abruptly on Tuesday and signed Trey Hendrickson to replace Crosby.

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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / March 11
Bengals Free Agency Winners and Losers: Several defensive starters benefit while Al Golden waits for more after first wave of signings

Bengals Free Agency Winners and Losers: Several defensive starters benefit while Al Golden waits for more after first wave of signings

The Cincinnati Bengals have filled two needs at the official start of the 2026 league year. They did not only have two needs on their roster. Bryan Cook

Cincinnati Bengals News / The SportsRush / March 10
Tee Higgins Says Joe Burrow Drives a $700,000 Car

Tee Higgins Says Joe Burrow Drives a $700,000 Car

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow has quietly built one of the most impressive car collections among NFL stars. His recent acquisition is a customized car that he got after consulting with two of his wideout teammates: Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase.

Jake Browning News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 9
Bengals Non-Tendering RFA QB Jake Browning

Bengals Non-Tendering RFA QB Jake Browning

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Bengals are not tendering an offer to restricted free agent quarterback Jake Browning before the start of free agency.  This means that Browning will be an unrestricted free agent in the coming days.  Browning, 29, signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2019 out of Washington.

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