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ESPN analyst sheds light on why the Bengals need to be ready to give out their next big contract to DJ Turner II

Cornerback DJ Turner II is the Cincinnati Bengals’ logical top priority for a contract extension before the 2026 regular season begins. The 25-year-old is coming off the best season of his career, and ESPN NFL analyst Benjamin Solak projects Turner will command top-10 cornerback money on his upcoming deal.

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Bengals Move Up Young Talent Rankings Entering 2026 NFL Season

Having a strong young core is crucial to long-term success in the NFL, and the Bengals appear to be making progress on that front after lagging behind most NFL teams this decade.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / July 28

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase earns rare recognition that comes as no surprise from Madden NFL 27

EA Sports revealed Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chase as one of six players in the Madden NFL 27 “99 Club,” giving him the highest possible overall rating when the game launches on Aug.

Duke Tobin News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 28

'That's Why There's A Salary Cap' - Duke Tobin Comments On Bengals Adding Talent During 2026 Training Camp

It's been a big offseason of roster change for the Bengals, but don't expect many more outside additions the rest of the summer. Director of player personnel Duke Tobin dove into where the team's build sits at Monday's Mock Turtle Soup Luncheon.

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‘He doesn’t care’ – Joe Burrow’s ex-teammate calls out Ryan Clark’s fake act after ESPN sacking

Former NFL player shows no love for Ryan Clark after getting fired by ESPN. Ryan Clark worked with ESPN for 11 years, but the network decided to cut ties with the 2009 Super Bowl champion during the broadcast of a recent ‘NFL Live’ episode.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

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Erick All Jr.'s Return Creates a Difficult Roster Decision at Tight End for the Cincinnati Bengals

When Erick All Jr. was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2024, there was plenty of excitement surrounding his arrival, as he is an Ohio native and entered with immense upside.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 27

Main Takeaways from Distraction-Free Cincinnati Bengals Mock Turtle Soup Day

Another Mock Turtle Soup Day, aka the pre-camp luncheon, is in the books for the Cincinnati Bengals, and the 2026 version will hardly live in infamy. It might barely be committed to memory.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Zac Taylor Offers Cautious Update On Three Cincinnati Bengals Seeking Extensions

For what feels like the first time in a long while, the Cincinnati Bengals will open training camp without any major contract drama going into the period. While this is the case entering their first training camp day on Wednesday, July 29, the Bengals still have three major contract extensions on the horizon that they still need to get done.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 27

Bengals Week 1 Opponent Dealing With Multiple Contract Issues, New Trade Request Ahead of 2026 Season

The Bengals' Week 1 opponent appears to be having a much different start to training camp than Cincinnati. Multiple reports surfaced on Monday night that Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea is requesting a trade from the team.

Duke Tobin News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 27

Duke Tobin Shuts Down Concerns About Bengals' Offensive Line Depth

Duke Tobin doesn't share the concerns some have raised about the Cincinnati Bengals' offensive line depth heading into training camp. During his Monday

B.J. Hill News / Athlon Sports / July 27

BJ Hill's Injury Update Gives Cincinnati Bengals Rookie a Chance to Break Out

The Cincinnati Bengals are set to fully have their 2026 training camp period get underway on Wednesday, July 29. Ahead of training camp, the Bengals already released their early injury report, which included a notable name like BJ Hill landing on the physically unable to perform list.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 27

Bengals Coach Zac Taylor Puts More Context on Intent to Keep Dax Hill at Outside Cornerback

The race to win the starting job at nickel cornerback is going to be one of the most interesting, wide-open training camp battles the Cincinnati Bengals have had in a long time.

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Duke Tobin confirms suspicion about Bengals tight end Erick All Jr. ahead of training camp

The Cincinnati Bengals are officially ready to let tight end Erick All Jr. loose. Director of player personnel Duke Tobin announced Monday that All has been fully cleared to practice at the start of training camp.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 27

Bengals Defensive Players, Coaches Carrying an Edge Into Training Camp

There are two ways the Cincinnati Bengals defensive players can approach the 2026 season: One is to let all of the missed tackles, blown assignments, explosive plays and touchdowns from a year ago roll off their back and view this season as a fresh start.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 27

Zac Taylor Shares Key Update About Dax Hill Ahead of Training Camp

Dax Hill will officially remain as an outside cornerback for the Bengals. During the annual media day luncheon, Taylor confirmed in a definitive statement that Hill will remain at the boundary cornerback spot.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / July 27

Zac Taylor, Duke Tobin lay out expectations for Chase Brown, Dax Hill, and DJ Turner II with ongoing contract talks entering Bengals training camp

The Cincinnati Bengals enter training camp Wednesday with three key players still unsigned to new deals, and both head coach Zac Taylor and director of player personnel Duke Tobin expect all of them to be on the field.