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Bengals Great Draws Comparisons Between Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow's Frustrations With Franchise

Bengals Great Draws Comparisons Between Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow's Frustrations With Franchise

 Andrew Whitworth got cut emotionally when Carson Palmer made his retirement stance with the Bengals nearly 15 years ago, and he doesn't want to see that same scenario play out with Joe Burrow.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 18
Bengals Should Take Page Out of Chiefs' Playbook to Build Contender Around Joe Burrow

Bengals Should Take Page Out of Chiefs' Playbook to Build Contender Around Joe Burrow

The Kansas City Chiefs restructured Patrick Mahomes' contract on Wednesday. His cap hit drops to $34.65 million for the 2026 season and gives the team more flexibility ahead of free agency next month.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 18
Bengals Free Agent Profile: Cam Sample's injury comeback propels him into another unknown offseason

Bengals Free Agent Profile: Cam Sample's injury comeback propels him into another unknown offseason

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?

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 18
For These Three Bengals, 2026 is Truly a Make-or-Break Season

For These Three Bengals, 2026 is Truly a Make-or-Break Season

The Cincinnati Bengals head into 2026 with a roster that needs help on the defensive side of the ball, with many players entering a “make or break” year.

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The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

How many of the NFL receiving leaders during the Super Bowl era can you name in six minutes?

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 18
Cincinnati Bengals Select Elite Secondary Player in Latest Mock Draft

Cincinnati Bengals Select Elite Secondary Player in Latest Mock Draft

 The Bengals landed one of the best players in the 2026 NFL Draft during the second mock draft from NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah. The analyst had Ohio State safety Caleb Downs headed to Cincinnati in the exercise.

NFL News / Yardbarker
Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Jalen Davis News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 17
Cincinnati Bengals Re-Signing Key Piece of Defense Ahead of Free Agency

Cincinnati Bengals Re-Signing Key Piece of Defense Ahead of Free Agency

The Bengals are signing cornerback Jalen Davis to a contract extension. He made the announcement on his Instagram on Tuesday night. It's great news for Davis and for the Bengals.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 17
ESPN analyst sees Cincinnati as the best fit for 2 free agents who've helped beat the Bengals at their best

ESPN analyst sees Cincinnati as the best fit for 2 free agents who've helped beat the Bengals at their best

The Cincinnati Bengals' pursuit of bettering their defense this offseason will require multiple free agent signings. At least one starter is needed on all three levels, and waiting until the 2026 NFL Draft to fill that many holes is not a recipe for success.

Jalen Davis News / A to Z Sports / February 17
Bengals Free Agency Profile: Jalen Davis continues verifying his value and then some in Cincinnati's defense

Bengals Free Agency Profile: Jalen Davis continues verifying his value and then some in Cincinnati's defense

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?

NFL News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl. 

Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / February 17
Experts Expect the Bengals to ‘Really Spend’ – History Disagrees

Experts Expect the Bengals to ‘Really Spend’ – History Disagrees

Once again, the Cincinnati Bengals seem to find themselves in the midst of an incredibly pivotal offseason. After three straight seasons without playoffs, culminating in an ugly 6-11 performance in 2025, the Bengals are at risk of wasting yet another season of prime Joe Burrow and company.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / February 17
Have Bengals made final Trey Hendrickson franchise-tag decision?

Have Bengals made final Trey Hendrickson franchise-tag decision?

Last summer, the Bengals and Hendrickson agreed to a revised deal that gave him a raise for the 2025 season and kept him in the final year of his contract. 

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 The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz
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 The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz
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 The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz
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 The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 17
Bengals Near Top of NFL Resource Rankings Across Cap Space and Draft Capital Breakdown

Bengals Near Top of NFL Resource Rankings Across Cap Space and Draft Capital Breakdown

 The 2026 offseason is set up really well for the Cincinnati Bengals' resources. NFL.com editor Zak Koeppel ranked the assets of every NFL team entering the offseason, and the Bengals ranked seventh among all 32 teams.

Andrew Whitworth News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 17
Andrew Whitworth Lays Out Mistake Bengals Made In His Prime They Can't Make Now

Andrew Whitworth Lays Out Mistake Bengals Made In His Prime They Can't Make Now

 The 2026 NFL offseason could produce juicy fruit for the Bengals roster, if the franchise chooses to get aggressive in an ideal window. Cincinnati has top-10 cap space and top-10 draft picks in each draft round to parlay together into a lot of new talent for the 2026 roster.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / February 17
Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson Unlikely To Generate Strong Tag-And-Trade Market

Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson Unlikely To Generate Strong Tag-And-Trade Market

The nature of Trey Hendrickson‘s Bengals future is once again in doubt this year. A free agent departure looms unless Cincinnati uses the franchise tag in this case.

Trey Hendrickson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 17
Bengals To Gauge Trey Hendrickson’s Trade Value At Combine

Bengals To Gauge Trey Hendrickson’s Trade Value At Combine

Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson‘s current contract is set to expire when the new league year starts on March 11th. It was previously reported that Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 17
Cincinnati Bengals Deemed Good Fits For Three Top 2026 Defensive Free Agents

Cincinnati Bengals Deemed Good Fits For Three Top 2026 Defensive Free Agents

 ESPN's Matt Bowen broke down the best team fits for the top NFL free agents in the 2026 class, and Cincinnati got mentioned as a pairing for a few players.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 17

NFL Franchise Tag: Will the Cincinnati Bengals use it, and what may happen next?

The first notable date on the NFL calendar following the Super Bowl is the opening of the two-week window for clubs to use the franchise tag or transition tag.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 17
Bengals 2025 Class Earns Middling Grade On Rookie Report Card

Bengals 2025 Class Earns Middling Grade On Rookie Report Card

 NFL.com's Gennaro Felice broke down the NFL's 2025 rookie class this week, which didn't fare too well for the Bengals. Cincinnati's six players ranked 25th in the NFL with a C+ grade.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 16
Andrew Whitworth: Bengals Must Make Bold Move Before 'Most Critical' Year of Joe Burrow Era

Andrew Whitworth: Bengals Must Make Bold Move Before 'Most Critical' Year of Joe Burrow Era

Bengals legend Andrew Whitworth wants the team to make a big move this offseason after missing the playoffs in each of the past three seasons. "Defense would be a great place to start,” Whitworth said on the Fitz and Whit podcast.

Joe Burrow News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 16
Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase says quiet part out loud about front office not wasting him, Joe Burrow

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase says quiet part out loud about front office not wasting him, Joe Burrow

The Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2026 offseason with a clear mandate to rebuild around franchise quarterback Joe Burrow after a disappointing 6-11 campaign.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / February 13
What Ja'Marr Chase has learned amid Bengals' playoff drought

What Ja'Marr Chase has learned amid Bengals' playoff drought

During a recent chat with Russell Heltman of Sports Illustrated, Chase spoke about what he has learned during Cincinnati's ongoing postseason drought.

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