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Cincinnati Bengals make a shocking pick to kick off the latest 3-round 2026 NFL mock draft, also add some impact defenders

The Cincinnati Bengals are an NFL team that is tough to get a gauge on right now. With <a href="/nfl/players/joe_burrow/609173">Joe Burrow</a>, <a href="/nfl/players/jamarr_chase/629303">Ja'Marr Chase</a>, and <a href="/nfl/players/tee_higgins/587804">Tee Higgins</a> on the offensive side of the football, this is an offensive group that is ready to compete for a Super Bowl.

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Projecting the Bengals’ 2026 Starting Lines After Major Offseason Additions

The Cincinnati Bengals finished their 2025 season with their offensive line providing promise for the future. Meanwhile, the defensive line needs help in the coming weeks in free agency and during the 2026 NFL Draft.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 27

Intriguing Big Ten Running Back on Bengals Radar Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals need to add a lot of talent to their roster, mainly on defense, if they want to put together a true contender this season. With Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins on offense, it's clear that most of the holes on the team are on defense.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 27

Bengals Have Perfect Chance to Land Free Agent LB to Fill Roster Hole

The Cincinnati Bengals came into the offseason with massive issues on the defensive side of the ball. The biggest hole on the team's roster was likely at linebacker, but the Bengals also needed to add to the other levels of their defense.

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D.J. Reader News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 26

Baltimore Ravens Making Push to Sign Former Cincinnati Bengals Star

Former Bengals star defensive tackle DJ Reader could be headed to the Baltimore Ravens. Reader was in Baltimore on Thursday and took a physical. He's expected to sign with a team in the near future, but plans to wait until after the 2026 NFL Draft according to NFL insider Aaron Wilson.

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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.

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Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 26

AFC Notes: Joe Flacco, Zay Flowers, Bengals, Ravens, Texans

Bengals QB Joe Flacco said he’s happy to return to Cincinnati but added that he thinks teams in need of a starting quarterback made a mistake by passing on him.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 26

Cincinnati Bengals Select Defensive Star in Post-Free Agency Mock Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft is barreling down the pipe toward the football world as Sports Illustrated's Daniel Flick dropped a new mock draft this week ahead of the big event.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 26

One Safety Target for the Cincinnati Bengals in Each Round of the NFL Draft

While the Cincinnati Bengals’ signing of Bryan Cook solidified the safety position as far as the starting lineup goes, there still exists a need for depth.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / March 26

ESPN's deep dive analysis paints a clear picture about how the Bengals attacked NFL free agency

Going big in free agency can be very risky. The Cincinnati Bengals have had their share of whiffs since they started legitimately investing in the open market at the start of the 2020s, but without doing so, they wouldn't have their best two-year run in franchise history from 2021-22.

Joe Flacco News / NHANFL / March 26

Bengals Secure the Vault: Joe Flacco Re-Signs for 2026 After Calling Out 'Dumb' Rivals

CINCINNATI — The Queen City just locked down its insurance policy. The Cincinnati Bengals officially re-signed 41-year-old veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to a one-year, $6 million deal that can reach $9 million with incentives.

Boye Mafe News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 26

Film Doesn’t Lie: What Boye Mafe Really Brings to Bengals Defense

The Bengals knew that they needed to find some defensive line help this offseason. They found help by signing defensive end Boye Mafe to a 3-year, $60 million contract.

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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.

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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 / March 26

Why The Bengals Passed On Randy Moss Twice In 1998 NFL Draft

The Bengals could've drafted the second-greatest receiver in NFL history at the end of the last century, but opted to pick two linebackers over Randy Moss instead.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 26

Cincinnati Bengals Interested In Elite Linebacker, Visit Set Up

The Bengals have a clear need at linebacker, with a little less than a month to go before the 2026 NFL Draft. Ohio State star Sonny Styles could be the next addition in that room after multiple conversations with the Bengals.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 26

James Harrison Drops Eye-Opening Comments About Joe Burrow, Steelers

The Cincinnati Bengals found their franchise quarterback when they landed Joe Burrow in the 2020 NFL Draft . Burrow has since become a legend in the City of Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 26

Bengals Make Risky Pick, Address Defense in Latest Mock Draft

As the NFL offseason continues to slowly unwind, and respective universities hold their pro days, time is ticking on different organizations to finalize

Joe Flacco News / Football Analysis / March 26

Bengals’ 41-Year-Old ‘Starting Quarterback’ Flacco Signs $6M Backup Deal After First Pro Bowl In 18 Years

Joe Flacco isn’t just returning to the NFL at 41. He’s returning with a point to prove. The Cincinnati Bengals officially re-signed the veteran quarterback to a one-year deal worth $6 million, with incentives pushing the total value to $9 million, as confirmed by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 25

Bengals’ 3 sleeper prospects to target in 2026 NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals don’t have a star problem, but they do have a balance problem. When you have an offense led by Joe Burrow, flanked by elite playmakers, you’re supposed to be competing deep into January.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 25

Caleb Downs gives a strange answer about the Cincinnati Bengals and no one's sure what it means

Ohio State safety Caleb Downs has been an ideal target for the Cincinnati Bengals ever since he declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. Even his brother, NFL wide receiver Josh Downs, wants him to don the stripes.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 25

Cincinnati Bengals Missed on Crucial Position in Free Agency

As the 2026 NFL Draft quickly approaches, the Cincinnati Bengals' mindset appears to be set on improving the defense. Cincinnati added three defensive starters in free agency.

Joe Flacco News / Gridiron Heroics / March 25

Veteran QB Joe Flacco Opens Up About Mindset Behind Decision to Return in 2026

Joe Flacco has always been at the top of his game. In the year 2025, however, the Bengals failed to deliver. They were losing the games as their QB1, Joe Burrow, faced an injury and had to leave the game mid-season.