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Bengals Day 2 Mock Draft: Cincinnati addresses two major needs thanks to ideal board reset following first round of 2026 NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals will finally be on the clock Friday evening, and many of their top targets are still on the board following the first round. Here is how Cincinnati could attack the second and third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Bengals Stars Hype Up Fans At NFL Draft Party As Dexter Lawrence Breaks Out 'Sexy Dexy' Dance

The stars were out for the Bengals' NFL Draft party on Thursday night, and so was their version of a top pick this year: Dexter Lawrence. The new Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 23

After Standing Pat, Bengals Could Land a Steal in Round 2 of 2026 NFL Draft

The Bengals didn't trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft, which means they didn't have a first round pick on Thursday night. Cincinnati did add a top talent this week when they sent the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Giants in exchange for Dexter Lawrence II.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 23

Bengals Could Make Another Splash in NFL Draft After Dexter Lawrence Trade

The NFL Draft starts on Thursday night. The Bengals don't have a first round selection after trading the 10th overall pick to the Giants in exchange for Dexter Lawrence II.

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The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

Since the year 2000, a total of 77 quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the annual NFL Draft. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade

Cody Ford News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 23

Bengals Offensive Lineman Takes Pay Cut Entering 2026 Season

The Bengals made a subtle tweak to a contract this offseason for one of their reserve offensive lineman. Salary cap expert Andrew Perrota noticed on Thursday via Over The Cap that the team cut Cody Ford's 2026 pay down to a league-minimum deal.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 23

Cincinnati Bengals 7-Round Mock Draft: Who They’ll Actually Take in Every Round

The Cincinnati Bengals recently made headlines when they traded their No. 10 overall pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft to the New York Giants in exchange for defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence.

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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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 23

Bengals’ Top Round 2 Targets in 2026 NFL Draft Revealed

The Bengals have seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, even after dealing the 10th overall selection to the Giants for Dexter Lawrence. It's no secret that Cincinnati still has plenty of needs.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 23

NFL Media Voice Shares Funny Duke Tobin Story Tied to Dexter Lawrence Trade

The NFL world got thrown for a loop this weekend when the Bengals traded with the New York Giants for Dexter Lawrence. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah was one of those shocked voices.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 23

Trey Hendrickson or Dexter Lawrence? Andrew Whitworth Supports Bengals Decision

The Cincinnati Bengals made a blockbuster move to go out and land a trade for former New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. Lawrence is going to come into Cincinnati and provide an immediate impact for the Bengals along their defensive line.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 22

Injured Prospect Pens Letter to All 32 Teams Updating His Recovery - Could the Cincinnati Bengals Be Interested?

Visits for prospects in the NFL Draft ended last week, but one defensive player who could be on the radar of the Cincinnati Bengals found a way to communicate with all 32 teams.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / April 22

Best Bengals Draft Picks: Cincinnati’s sudden fortune at drafting offensive linemen is the only saving grace of the 2025 class thus far

The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2025 NFL Draft class was criticized from the very beginning, and only Dylan Fairchild has risen above the criticism after one year.

Dexter Lawrence News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 22