The Cincinnati Bengals interior offensive line depth weakened following the departure of several backups. Lucas Patrick joined the New York Giants, Cordell Volson signed with the Tennessee Titans, and Seth McLaughlin, whom Cincinnati declined to sign to a reserve/future deal, instead teamed up with the Detroit Lions.
There are a couple of different needs that the Bengals must address either before, during, or after the NFL draft in under three weeks, and first-year captain BJ Hill has taken to X to seemingly hint at a big move coming for the Bengals.
The Bengals are in a window where they must pull every lever possible to bring the Cincinnati its first ever Lombardi trophy, and following a visit with Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love it is clear that the team views the star playmaker in high regard as we approach what is a critical draft.
The Cincinnati Bengals waived backup center Matt Lee, making the former seventh-round pick the first player Cincinnati removed from its roster this offseason.
The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?
The Cincinnati Bengals have a Super Bowl contender of an offense. Their unit, led by Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase, is one of the best in the league. They can contend with any opposing defense, but the Bengals' defense has been one of the worst defenses in the league.
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 backup center spot got even thinner behind Ted Karras this week. Cincinnati announced on Tuesday that the team is releasing center Matt Lee. The third-year player got picked by the Bengals in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He played in 22 games with one start for Cincinnati.
Per SI.com’s Jay Morrison, the Bengals are waiving C Matt Lee. Lee, 24, was a seventh-round draft pick by the Bengals out of Miami back in 2024. He was able to crack the opening day roster and appeared in all 17 games as a rookie with one start. In 2025, Lee appeared in five games for the Bengals, but made no starts.
Former Cincinnati Bengals backup offensive lineman Lucas Patrick is signing with the New York Giants. Patrick’s departure highlights a specific part of the roster that could use some reinforcements in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Bengals cornerback DJ Turner II experienced a more “unorthodox” route to the NFL. Turner was only rated as a three-star corner out of the prestigious IMG Academy.
The owner stepped to the microphone on January 5, 2026, and said exactly what Cincinnati wanted to hear. Mike Brown called Zac Taylor the right leader.
We are just under a month away from the 2026 NFL Draft. Around this time, teams are starting to finalize their plans for the draft. For the Cincinnati Bengals, the draft is another chance to rebuild their roster and fix the many glaring issues that they have.
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 Cincy jungle is ready for a high-stakes gamble. As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, the atmosphere around Paycor Stadium is no longer in the “just happy to be here” phase of the Joe Burrow era.
The Cincinnati Bengals have a top 10 pick, alongside a decent haul of draft picks, in the upcoming NFL draft. They need to secure some top talent on defense if they want to take their roster to the Super Bowl over the next few years.
Former Bengals starting guard Lucas Patrick is suiting up in the NFC this fall. The Giants announced on Monday that they signed the big fella to a new deal after he played one season for Cincinnati last fall.
The 2026 NFL Draft is less than three weeks away and the Bengals have the 10th over pick. Cincinnati is bringing in one of the top playmakers for a pre-draft visit.
Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Giants are signing former Bengals G Lucas Patrick to a one-year deal. Patrick, 32, originally signed on with the Packers as an undrafted free agent out of Duke back in 2016.
The Cincinnati Bengals need to continue upgrading their defense if they want a chance to compete for a Super Bowl this season. They've added players like Boye Mafe, Bryan Cook, Kyle Dugger, and Jonathan Allen to bolster their defense this offseason, but they need to do more.
NFL.com's Eric Edholm dropped his top ideal draft starts for each NFL team this week. The opening two rounds could breed a pair of stars for Cincinnati among their top-10 picks if they nail things right.
The Bengals made a pair of notable draft investments at the linebacker spot during last year’s draft. Both Demetrius Knight and Barrett Carter played key defensive roles as rookies, and they will be expected to do so again in 2026.
The Cincinnati Bengals are facing renewed scrutiny as discussions about roster value continue across the NFL. Tee Higgins, one of their top offensive playmakers, has become a focal point in that conversation heading into the 2026 season.
The Bengals could be in the market for a wide receiver in the middle rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. Cincinnati has two day two picks (Nos. 41 and 72). They also have five day three selections, including pick No.
Bengals QB Joe Burrow participated in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic this offseason, prompting the Cincinnati faithful to hold their breath given the star QB’s injury history.
Ja’Sir Taylor‘s free agent spell has come to an end. The veteran cornerback signed with the Bengals on Thursday, per a team announcement. Taylor entered the league as a sixth-round pick of the Chargers.
Flacco didn't hold back regarding his thoughts on teams not giving him a chance to start in 2026.
Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals starting quarterback and 2020 Heisman Trophy winner, has made his intentions clear: he wants to compete for Team USA when flag football makes its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
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