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On YouTubeCincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 5
NFL Free Agent Tiers 2026: Every Player You Need to Know
It's no secret that the Bengals need to upgrade their roster in a significant way this offseason. Cincinnati posted a 6-11 record and missed the playoffs for a third-straight year in 2025.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 5
Cincinnati Bengals Select Defensive Stars At Separate Levels In Post NFL Combine Mock Draft
ESPN's Jordan Reid dropped his latest two-round mock draft on Tuesday, and to no one's surprise, Cincinnati went with defense in both spots. Things started with LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane at Pick 10.
Trey Hendrickson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 5
Top Free Agent Landing Spots For Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson
There were some high highs for the Bengals and DE Trey Hendrickson in the last five seasons. There were some lows, too, especially toward the end. The two sides are finally parting ways after an acrimonious 12-month stretch as Hendrickson sought a contract he thought was fair.
The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz
Can you name every active NFL player to tote the rock at least 900 times so far in their career?
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 5
Key Factor In Defensive Tackle's Release Opens Door For Cincinnati To Land Star
The Bengals could boost the defensive line with a low-cost veteran in free agency. The Vikings are moving on from star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen after paying him $16.2 million last season during his only season in Minnesota.
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.
Geno Stone News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 5
Geno Stone Confirms Bengals Future Ahead of 2026 NFL Free Agency
The Geno Stone era is over in Cincinnati. The Bengals' safety is about to be a free agent, and he commented on Instagram Wednesday night that he will not be coming back to play a third season for Cincinnati.
Trey Hendrickson News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 5
Cincinnati Bengals Have One Big Problem After Trey Hendrickson’s Departure
The Cincinnati Bengals made headlines around the NFL when they announced they would not be franchise-tagging Trey Hendrickson. With the news of Hendrickson's departure, the 2026 NFL Draft priorities have shifted gears for the Bengals.
Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 4
3 perfect Trey Hendrickson destinations after Bengals pass on franchise tag
Trey Hendrickson is headed towards free agency. Last season, the Cincinnati Bengals star pass-rusher did not hit the open market due to the franchise tag.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 4
Cincinnati Bengals Projected To Sign Star Free-Agent Defender
The Bengals are projected to land a star defensive tackle in next week's free agency frenzy. Sports Illustrated's Gilberto Manzano and Matt Verdarame broke down the top 50 free agents and their potential landing spots this week.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 4
One Major Difference for the 2026 Cincinnati Bengals Defense We Know is Coming
CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals were no strangers to ranking last in the league defensively in 2025, at least during the first half of the season. But one area where they held on to their No.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / March 4
Trey Hendrickson Wants To Play For Bucs?
After saying goodbye to the Bengals on Tuesday, four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson is expected to encounter a robust market in free agency.
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.
Trey Hendrickson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 4
Trey Hendrickson Interested In Playing For Buccaneers?
During an appearance on Pardon My Take, Adam Schefter said that pass rusher Trey Hendrickson “would love to be in Tampa.” “He lives in Ponte Verde,” Schefter noted.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 4
Bengals Cornerback's Best Position Cemented Following 2025 Campaign
Bengals cornerback Dax Hill looks to have found a clear home on the outside of Cincinnati's secondary. Marcus Whitman broke down how well he played on the outside once getting moved there in Week 11 of last season.
Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 4
Stephen A. Smith sounds off on Bengals with ‘putrid’ admission
The 2025 season was a complete disaster for the Cincinnati Bengals. It all started when QB Joe Burrow went down with a turf toe injury, sidelining him for months.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 4
There are 2 Big Reasons to Believe Al Golden and the Cincinnati Bengals Defense Can Make a Huge Leap in 2026
CINCINNATI – Year 1 with Al Golden as the Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator didn’t go the way anyone had hoped or expected. Not even close. But
Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / March 4
Cincinnati Bengals Mock Free Agency: Al Golden's defense can start thriving with just 4 realistic signings
The Cincinnati Bengals have to spend in free agency. They have a little under $50 million in salary cap space available, and by not placing the franchise tag on defensive end Trey Hendrickson, they have so much flexibility to operate with next week.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 4
Should teams with a pass-rush need target Trey Hendrickson or Maxx Crosby?
There are several elite edge-rushers on the market this offseason around the NFL.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 4
Adam Schefter says Bengals' Trey Hendrickson 'would love' to play for this team
Hendrickson will be able to speak with interested teams when the "legal tampering" portion of free agency opens on Monday after the Bengals declined to retain his rights via the franchise tag.
Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / March 4
NFL executives plead Bengals to draft elite athlete to help Joe Burrow, but predict another outcome for Cincinnati
Bringing back Dalton Risner to start at right guard completes the Cincinnati Bengals' offensive line for the 2026 season, but not everyone is convinced their work is done.
The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz
The NFL began officially tracking sacks in 1982. How many of the year-by-year leaders in sacks can you name in five minutes?
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / March 4
Bengals were reportedly handed harsh Trey Hendrickson reality before franchise-tag decision
It sounds like Cincinnati was handed a harsh dose of reality regarding what may have been their preferred Hendrickson plan while speaking with other teams during last week's NFL Scouting Combine.
Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 4
2 best players Bengals must target during 2026 NFL free agency
It’s that time of the year for the Cincinnati Bengals. For the last few years, the theme of the Bengals’ offseason has been one of two things: fixing the offensive line or finding a solution to their defense.
Dalton Risner News / NFL Analysis Network / March 3
Bengals re-sign offensive lineman Dalton Risner as first major move of the offseason
The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed offensive lineman Dalton Risner, their first notable move of the offseason, addressing a position group that has been a recurring problem for the franchise.
Trey Hendrickson News / Yardbarker / March 3
Were Bengals ever serious about possibly using the franchise tag on Trey Hendrickson?
Hendrickson played in just seven games during the 2025 campaign before he needed core surgery in December.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / March 2
Bengals Re-Sign G Dalton Risner
Dalton Risner‘s time in Cincinnati will continue in 2026. The veteran guard has been re-signed, the team announced on Monday. This is a one-year pact, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports it has a maximum value of $5MM.
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