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Bengals Already Facing Criticism for Free Agency Moves

As the first wave of NFL free agency looks to finally be finding a calm, the Cincinnati Bengals are still in the process of reshaping a defense that gave

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Joe Burrow expresses desire to be QB for Team USA in 2028 Olympics

Joe Burrow was among the NFL quarterbacks playing flag football at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic. After the experience, the Cincinnati Bengals QB expressed a desire to play the position for Team USA in the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 22

Conflicting Takes Emerge On Bengals 2026 Offseason Haul So Far

The Bengals are getting wide-ranging grades for their offseason so far, including a rough mark from FOX Sports' Ben Arthur. He has the Bengals marked as getting worse this offseason ahead of another Joe Burrow's prime campaign.

Kay Adams News / The SportsRush / March 22

DeAndre Hopkins Reveals Two Priorities for Picking a Team as Kay Adams Sparks Bengals Rumors

At this stage of his career, DeAndre Hopkins is no longer deciding where he can put up numbers. He is deciding where his résumé will end. The veteran receiver’s next contract is less about targets and more about timing, fit, and the shrinking window to compete for a championship.

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The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to catch at least 100 passes in a single season can you name in five minutes?

The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'Active 10-TD rookie seasons' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / March 21

Bengals Eyed Multiple Free Agent Pass Rush Additions

The Bengals were among the teams to make a pass rush addition early in free agency. Boye Mafe was added on a three-year, $60MM deal after playing out his rookie contract in Seattle.

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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.

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

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

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

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

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

Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / March 21

Joe Burrow scaring fans with intense play in flag football game

Joe Burrow scaring Bengals fans with his extremely intense play in flag football tournament

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had fans very concerned with how hard he was playing in Saturday’s flag football event.

Jets linked with two big-name veteran quarterbacks amid Drew Allar whispers

Steelers considering extremely risky offensive approach for 2026 season

Kirk Cousins seems to have made big decision about future after start of free agency

Justin Jefferson's immediate response after 29-year-old's retirement decision

The 'Yearly NFL passing yards-per-game leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / The SportsRush / March 21

Super Bowl Ring vs Olympic Gold Medal: Joe Burrow and Tom Brady Weigh On Which Accolade Holds the Most Value

The NFL elites are getting ready to compete in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic this weekend. It will have great implications for the Olympic flag football team, as the event is being used to test the feasibility of NFL players competing in the Olympics.

Cincinnati Bengals News / The SportsRush / March 21

'Tom Brady Is Jealous': Skip Bayless Drops Hot Take on Joe Burrow–Alix Earle Rumors

Joe Burrow and Alix Earle dating rumors appeared out of nowhere after the Cincinnati Bengals QB was seen going to an Oscars afterparty with her, influencer Stassie Karanikolaou, and musician Tate McRae.

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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 / March 21

Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and the Bengals Snubbed in Latest Receiver Rankings

Sports Illustrated's Karl Rasmussen broke down the top 10 wide receiver groups in the NFL this season, and he has the Bengals tight grip on these rankings loosening.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 21

Pacman Jones Doubles Down: Predicts Bengals Will Trade for NFL Superstar

The Bengals have made three major additions to their defense over the past few weeks. They signed Bryan Cook, Boye Mafe and Jonathan Allen to multi-year deals.

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The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz

Joe Flacco News / NHANFL / March 21

Bengals Free Agency: The Last Stand for Joe Flacco as Roster Depth Erodes

CINCINNATI — The Bengals’ special teams unit just lost its heartbeat. Yesterday, special teams ace Tycen Anderson walked out the door, signing a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos .

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / March 21

Bengals Salary Cap Space Update: How much can Cincinnati use before running into its own budget

The salary cap space you think the Cincinnati Bengals have, and the salary cap space the front office itself thinks is available are two very different numbers.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / March 20

Bengals player sends fans a message after Cincinnati suffers impactful loss in free agency

Every one of the Cincinnati Bengals' free agents who hit the open market has either signed with another team, or is still out there waiting to be signed.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / March 20

Bengals Eyeing Extensions For CBs DJ Turner, Dax Hill

The Bengals recently took care of one notable extension priority by finalizing a new deal with left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. Attention is expected to now turn to the secondary.