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NFL Mock Draft: Bengals Make Confusing Selection, Land Edge Rusher in Round 1

The Cincinnati Bengals should be looking to draft the best defensive player available with the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. At this point, position doesn't matter as much as talent, as the Bengals need to upgrade the entire unit ahead of Week 1.

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Trey Hendrickson pens heartfelt message after Bengals' decision

With the NFL franchise tag deadline passing on Tuesday, several players are now headed for free agency.

Were Bengals ever serious about possibly using the franchise tag on Trey Hendrickson?

Russell Wilson addresses his feud with Sean Payton

Giants reportedly willing to make this Kayvon Thibodeaux decision

Bears hit with sudden massive need following stunning retirement

Stunning betting favorite emerges to land Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to pass and run for a TD in at least 20 games in their NFL career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL RB receiving-leaders' quiz

The 'QBs with multiple 2 rushing-TD games' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

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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.

Trey Hendrickson News / Field Level Media / March 3

Reports: Bengals won't tag star DE Trey Hendrickson

The Cincinnati Bengals will not franchise tag star defensive end Trey Hendrickson, according to multiple reports ahead of Tuesday's deadline, making the four-time Pro Bowler a free agent.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 3

Bengals Won’t Franchise Trey Hendrickson

According to Ian Rapoport, the Bengals have indicated they are not going to franchise veteran DE Trey Hendrickson. This always made sense as the most likely outcome even though Cincinnati was playing coy the last month.

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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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / March 3

Were Bengals ever serious about using franchise tag on Hendrickson?

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.

Bengals' Dalton Risner makes promise to Joe Burrow after latest injury

Report shares if Maxx Crosby has, will ask to be traded by Raiders

The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 3

Bengals Could Land Vikings Pro Bowler to Give Pass Rush Major Boost

The Cincinnati Bengals need to add to all three levels of their defense this offseason. Fortunately for the Bengals, there should be plenty of options.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 3

Bengals 2-Round Mock Draft After Historic NFL Combine Performances

The Cincinnati Bengals have already made their first big move of the offseason by re-signing offensive lineman Dalton Risner to a new contract. This move helps shore up one of the bigger issues on Cincinnati's roster: the offensive line.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 3

Best Bengals 2026 Draft Scenario Laid Out To Fix Team's Major Problem

Pro Football Focus's Ryan Smith broke down the best draft scenarios for all 32 NFL teams this week, and Cincinnati's is fixing its defensive line. That front was a big reason why Cincinnati ranked 30th in rushing EPA allowed and 26th in success rate last season.