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Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / February 17

Experts Expect the Bengals to ‘Really Spend’ – History Disagrees

Once again, the Cincinnati Bengals seem to find themselves in the midst of an incredibly pivotal offseason. After three straight seasons without playoffs, culminating in an ugly 6-11 performance in 2025, the Bengals are at risk of wasting yet another season of prime Joe Burrow and company.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 17

Bengals Near Top of NFL Resource Rankings Across Cap Space and Draft Capital Breakdown

The 2026 offseason is set up really well for the Cincinnati Bengals' resources. NFL.com editor Zak Koeppel ranked the assets of every NFL team entering the offseason, and the Bengals ranked seventh among all 32 teams.

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The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

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Andrew Whitworth News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 17

Andrew Whitworth Lays Out Mistake Bengals Made In His Prime They Can't Make Now

The 2026 NFL offseason could produce juicy fruit for the Bengals roster, if the franchise chooses to get aggressive in an ideal window. Cincinnati has top-10 cap space and top-10 draft picks in each draft round to parlay together into a lot of new talent for the 2026 roster.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / February 17

Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson Unlikely To Generate Strong Tag-And-Trade Market

The nature of Trey Hendrickson‘s Bengals future is once again in doubt this year. A free agent departure looms unless Cincinnati uses the franchise tag in this case.

Trey Hendrickson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 17

Bengals To Gauge Trey Hendrickson’s Trade Value At Combine

Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson‘s current contract is set to expire when the new league year starts on March 11th. It was previously reported that Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 17

Cincinnati Bengals Deemed Good Fits For Three Top 2026 Defensive Free Agents

ESPN's Matt Bowen broke down the best team fits for the top NFL free agents in the 2026 class, and Cincinnati got mentioned as a pairing for a few players.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 17

NFL Franchise Tag: Will the Cincinnati Bengals use it, and what may happen next?

The first notable date on the NFL calendar following the Super Bowl is the opening of the two-week window for clubs to use the franchise tag or transition tag.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 17

Bengals 2025 Class Earns Middling Grade On Rookie Report Card

NFL.com's Gennaro Felice broke down the NFL's 2025 rookie class this week, which didn't fare too well for the Bengals. Cincinnati's six players ranked 25th in the NFL with a C+ grade.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 16

Andrew Whitworth: Bengals Must Make Bold Move Before 'Most Critical' Year of Joe Burrow Era

Bengals legend Andrew Whitworth wants the team to make a big move this offseason after missing the playoffs in each of the past three seasons. "Defense would be a great place to start,” Whitworth said on the Fitz and Whit podcast.