The Bengals are outside the top 10 NFL teams by consensus Super Bowl LXI betting odds at this point in the offseason, but ESPN's Jeremy Fowler still has them right near the cusp of contention.
The Bengals have the 10th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. It’s the earliest they’ve picked since 2021 when they took Ja’Marr Chase with the fifth overall selection. Cincinnati went 6-11 last season.
We’re getting closer and closer to NFL free agency, and the Cincinnati Bengals have 16 players with expiring contracts. Who will re-sign with the team, and who will leave when the 2026 league year begins?
The Indianapolis Colts’ defensive unit showed solid effort throughout the 2025 campaign, yet it fell short in generating consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
The Cincinnati Bengals will go into 2026 with some of the highest expectations the organization has ever had. They look to get back to the top of the AFC standings after a year in which Bengals fans had to deal with a 6-11 record, a Joe Burrow injury that sidelined the star quarterback for 10 weeks, and a defense that ranked 31st in the NFL.
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Championship windows in the NFL often open fast, demand aggression, and punish hesitation. For the Cincinnati Bengals, the 2026 offseason arrives with that unmistakable sense of urgency.
The Bengals have plenty of decisions to make this offseason. Trey Hendrickson's future is near the top of the list. The former NFL sack leader is set to become a free agent in March.
Ja'Marr Chase chopped it up with Cincinnati Bengals On SI recently after his busy Super Bowl week of media hits for an extended conversation . The Bengals
Many Bengals fans are hoping that the team takes Ohio State star safety Caleb Downs with the 10th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Downs is ranked as the 8th overall player in the draft according to consensus rankings.
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The Cincinnati Bengals have officially added one new member to their coaching staff ahead of the 2026 league year. Davis Koetter has officially been named as the new assistant wide receivers coach and will work under receivers coach Troy Walters.
A few new coaching roles are in the mix for Cincinnati's staff this coming season. The franchise announced the official hiring of new assistant wide receivers coach Davis Koetter, along with some other role changes.
We’re getting closer and closer to NFL free agency, and the Cincinnati Bengals have 16 players with expiring contracts. Who will re-sign with the team, and who will leave when the 2026 league year begins?
Could Trey Hendrickson return to the Bengals in 2026? Two NFL insiders left the door open for the former All-Pro to stick in Cincinnati for another season.
The Bengals have plenty of needs to address this offseason, including the safety position. One stat shows just how dire the back end of Cincinnati's defense has become in recent seasons.
We’re getting closer and closer to NFL free agency, and the Cincinnati Bengals have 16 players with expiring contracts. Who will re-sign with the team, and who will leave when the 2026 league year begins?
Commitment was top of mind for Ja'Marr Chase this week. Cincinnati Bengals On SI chatted with the Bengals All-Pro wide receiver about his new Fabletics clothing line, and also touched on the biggest lesson he's taken away from the 6-11 2025 Bengals season that's been over for a month-plus now.
The Cincinnati Bengals had another disappointing season in 2025. Cincinnati’s season went down the drain after Joe Burrow’s turf toe injury during Week 3.
The Bengals defense could look a lot different this fall. Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer certainly expects that after his latest comments on Trey Hendrickson's future and more.
A recent report shared that the Cincinnati Bengals were "still considering using the franchise tag" to retain the rights for pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson.
The Bengals will of course hope Joe Burrow manages to remain healthy in 2026. If the team is once again forced to rely on a backup next season, though, a familiar face could be in play.
After a season of contract negotiations and bad feelings between Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals, the franchise might be poised to do it all over again.