The Bengals love accumulating compensatory picks even though it's never led them to Super Bowl glory. That continued last week as The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr.
The Cincinnati Bengals offseason roster is very far from complete. Four signings after a week of free agency puts them at 68 players, and you can expect 20 or so rookies, drafted and undrafted, to join the party following the 2026 NFL Draft.
Are the Bengals done? It's a question that will be asked often over the next few days. Cincinnati signed Boye Mafe, Bryan Cook and Jonathan Allen to multi-year deals in free agency.
CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow has a new, yet very familiar, insurance policy. The Cincinnati Bengals signed veteran quarterback Josh Johnson to a one-year contract Saturday, bringing the 39-year-old back for his third stint in the Queen City.
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.
The Bengals signed a quarterback to help flesh out the hierarchy behind Joe Burrow this past weekend , but they could still keep adding. Josh Johnson is the newest backup behind Burrow for the time being, but Joe Flacco hasn't been signed yet and is still a clear fit with Cincinnati.
The Cincinnati Bengals have had plenty of former Cincinnati Bearcats on their roster before. They've signed ample free agents since making the trip to Super Bowl LVI four years ago.
The Cincinnati Bengals fielded the NFL’s second-worst defense last season, allowing 380.9 yards per game, and appeared to weaken further when four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson left for Baltimore in free agency.
CINCINNATI — The viral rants and the losing seasons in Washington are officially in the rearview mirror. On Thursday, the Cincinnati Bengals secured one of the most respected interior anchors in the league, signing 31-year-old defensive tackle Jonathan Allen to a two-year, $26 million contract.
The Cincinnati Bengals needed to add to every level of their defense when the offseason started. After the first wave of free agency, the Bengals have signed former Seattle Seahawks edge rusher Boye Mafe, former Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook, and former Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Jonathan Allen.
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.
The Cincinnati Bengals came into the 2026 offseason feeling a sense of urgency. Cincinnati let another season slip through their fingers after Joe Burrow went down with a turf toe injury.
The Bengals have not had a game-changing defensive tackle since Geno Atkins‘ retirement in 2020, a problem they set out to solve this offseason. That made them willing to give Jonathan Allen a two-year, $26MM contract despite his lack of high-end production in the the last two seasons.
The Cincinnati Bengals have added three key veterans in free agency that should give their defense a major boost. They signed Bryan Cook, Boye Mafe and Jonathan Allen to multi-year deals this week.
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow hit the Hollywood scene this weekend. The star attended Saturday night's Lakers victory over the Nuggets with former Bengals teammate Sam Hubbard.
The Cincinnati Bengals will go into the 2026 NFL Draft with plenty of holes on the roster that must be filled if they hope to put together a Super Bowl run in 2026.
CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow played just eight games in 2025, and now Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner says the Bengals star must adjust his footwork to save his career.
Historically, the Cincinnati Bengals have struggled to manage their personnel and maximize their draft picks. Unfortunately, 2025 was a clear example of how poorly the Bengals’ front office can create chaos and unrest in their own locker room through its personnel decisions.
The Cincinnati Bengals have added experience to their quarterback room by signing veteran passer Josh Johnson to a one-year contract. The move marks Johnson’s third stint with Cincinnati after previous stops with the franchise in 2013 and 2015.
Caleb Downs is one of the best safety prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. USA Today’s Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz predicts the Ohio State star will land with the Cincinnati Bengals: “10.
The AFC North could have a new champion this fall, and former Bengals offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth thinks the Bengals "have a window" to make that happen.
Josh Johnson, a 39-year-old quarterback who holds the NFL record for playing with the most teams in league history, is heading back to Cincinnati. The Bengals signed the University of San Diego product to a one-year deal on Saturday, marking his third stint with the organization.
The Cincinnati Bengals are enhancing their quarterback depth by signing a familiar face to serve as the primary backup for Joe Burrow. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the team has officially brought on veteran quarterback Josh Johnson, who previously spent time with the organization during the 2013 season.
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.
Some members of the NFL community were surprised that the first day of the "legal tampering" portion of free agency came and went without Cincinnati Bengals pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson agreeing to a deal with a new team.