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Andre Smith Tells Funny Story About Weight Fines During Bengals Career

Former Bengals right tackle Andre Smith appeared on the Raw Room show this week and dropped a funny story about his weight issues in Cincinnati. Smith was the team's first-round pick in 2009 and played 10 seasons with Cincinnati across different stints.

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Bengals rumors: Trey Hendrickson contract dilemma trending in promising direction

The Cincinnati Bengals and star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson have had a rough time while negotiating a contract extension, with Hendrickson using the media to call out the Bengals for allegedly cutting off communication following the draft.

Trey Hendrickson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 5

Bengals Have Resumed Extension Talks With Trey Hendrickson

According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Bengals have resumed contract talks with star DE Trey Hendrickson. Fowler also mentions that the two sides have remained in communication, with the Bengals planning to resign Hendrickson all along.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 5

ESPN Picks 10 Cincinnati Bengals For All-Time Draft Picks List

ESPN's Ben Solak went deep into NFL history to mine the best draft pick at all 262 draft selections throughout league history. Cincinnati ended up with

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Ted Karras News / A to Z Sports / July 5

Bengals 2025 Roster Breakdown: Ted Karras entering swan song of a season as Cincinnati's elder statesman

Bengals roster breakdown is back! During the 99 days leading up to Cincinnati's regular season opener against the Cleveland Browns, the player with the matching jersey number as days remaining will become the day's highlighted player.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / July 5

Bengals Continue to Add Picks on Defense in 2026 Mock Draft

In the Zac Taylor era, the Cincinnati Bengals have used 13 top-100 picks on the defensive side of the ball. In that time, the team has made 22 top-100 picks, so the franchise believes in improving the defense through the draft.

Joe Burrow News / Gridiron Heroics / July 5

‘Joe Burrow Is Actually a Fashion Icon’: Netflix Has High Praise for Bengals QB

As the anticipation builds for the second season of Netflix’s Quarterback, Joe Burrow is not only capturing attention for his skills on the field but also for his unique fashion sense.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / July 5

Bengals trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Saturday edition

Think you can figure out which Bengals player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Bengals fans! We’re back for another day of the Cincy Jungle in-5 daily trivia game.

Logan Wilson News / Cincy Jungle / July 5

The return of the cowboy

After a rough 2024 season, Logan Wilson eyes a comeback. Logan Wilson missed several games last season due to a knee injury, but he’s looking to have a big comeback.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 4

Former Cincinnati Bengals Star Ranked Too Low in NFL Top 100 Rankings

Jessie Bates spent the first five seasons of his career in Cincinnati. The former Bengals star signed with Atlanta prior to the 2023 campaign. Bates was a Pro Bowler and an All-Pro in his first season with the Falcons.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / July 4

Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins take their sports cars for a spin on Chase's YouTube channel

Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are fast on and off the football field. You could say they're at their speediest on the open roads of Northern Kentucky. Chase recently bought a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ not long after signing his four-year, $161 million contract with the Bengals in March.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / July 4

Bengals 2025 Roster Breakdown: Matt Lee has a new jersey number and the same mission ahead of him

Jalen Rivers News / Cincy Jungle / July 4

Film Room: Finding a role for Jalen Rivers

Versatility, thy name is Rivers. The Cincinnati Bengals proclaimed throughout the pre-draft process that they valued versatility on the offensive line, so it should be no surprise that they selected Jalen Rivers on Day 3.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 3

Joe Burrow Discusses Fashion Interest During Quarterback Sneak Peek

Joe Burrow has an avid fashion interest that Netflix dives into on the latest season of Quarterback, premiering on July 8. Check out a clip from the show featuring Burrow, his stylist Kyle Smith, and more discussing his fashion choices before NFL games:

Shemar Stewart News / Cincy Jungle / July 3

Bengals and Shemar Stewart have made no progress on getting a deal done

The two sides recently tried to reignite contract talks, but they went nowhere. Training camp is less than three weeks away, and the Cincinnati Bengals have yet to sign first-round pick Shemar Stewart.

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Mina Kimes, Robert Mays Discuss Trey Hendrickson's Status With Bengals

ESPN's Mina Kimes previewed the AFC North on the Mina Kimes Show Featuring Lenny this week. Kimes and her guest Robert Mays had plenty of fun discussing the lingering Trey Hendrickson contract situation, wondering if Hendrickson is the most important defensive player in the NFL.

Shemar Stewart News / Pro Football Rumors / July 2

Details of Bengals' rookie waiver dispute with Shemar Stewart revealed

The Bengals’ standoff with first-round pick Shemar Stewart kept him on the sidelines through mandatory minicamp amid a dispute over both his offseason participation agreement and his rookie contract.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Bengals' Chase Record-Breaking Prediction Eclipses 2,000 Yards

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase had one of the best pass-catching seasons in NFL history last year. He achieved the historic "triple crown" by leading the league in receptions (127), receiving yards (1,708) and receiving touchdowns (17).