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Bengals Solve Major Need in Mock Trade for All-Pro Linebacker

Bengals Solve Major Need in Mock Trade for All-Pro Linebacker

The Cincinnati Bengals have made some major additions to their defense this offseason as they look to take one of the league's worst units and turn it into a very productive defense.

Joe Burrow News / A to Z Sports / May 23
Joe Burrow explains his flag football passion, aspirations, and what part the Bengals play in all of it

Joe Burrow explains his flag football passion, aspirations, and what part the Bengals play in all of it

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow turned heads while playing in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic. Burrow explained to local media members this week what it all means for him.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 22
Bryan Cook reacts to Joe Burrow already noticing his impact as a new leader of the Cincinnati Bengals

Bryan Cook reacts to Joe Burrow already noticing his impact as a new leader of the Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals are counting on safety Bryan Cook to be a new leader of the defense. Quarterback Joe Burrow is noting his early efforts in filling that role.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Total Pro Sports / May 22
NFL Team That Missed The Playoffs Is Somehow Favored To Win 15 Of 17 Games In 2026 — How Did This Happen?

NFL Team That Missed The Playoffs Is Somehow Favored To Win 15 Of 17 Games In 2026 — How Did This Happen?

The Cincinnati Bengals missed the playoffs last NFL season, finishing 6-11. That usually leaves everyone feeling hopeless heading into a new year. Instead, the Bengals now sit near the top of the league in projected expectations for 2026.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 22
Bengals' Much-Improved Defense May be X-Factor in AFC North Race

Bengals' Much-Improved Defense May be X-Factor in AFC North Race

The Cincinnati Bengals have one of the best rosters in the NFL right now. They have one of the best offenses the city has seen in years. In fact, there's a chance this is the best roster that quarterback Joe Burrow has ever played with.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 22
1 Bengals rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp

1 Bengals rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp

Cincinnati Bengals rookie Tacario Davis flashed intriguing upside during isolated repetitions at their minicamp. He could potentially transform the visual identity of the Bengals’ secondary.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 22
Ja’Marr Chase is betting on himself in a new way this offseason before he rejoins the Cincinnati Bengals

Ja’Marr Chase is betting on himself in a new way this offseason before he rejoins the Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has not participated in voluntary workouts this offseason, and it sounds like he won’t show up until mandatory minicamp.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 22
Bengals Fighting an Uphill Battle to Get Off to a Hot Start in 2026

Bengals Fighting an Uphill Battle to Get Off to a Hot Start in 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals have seemingly gone all-in this offseason. They made this clear by swinging an out-of-character trade for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, which sent the No.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 21
Where Does the Cincinnati Bengals Being Favored in 15 Games Rank All Time?

Where Does the Cincinnati Bengals Being Favored in 15 Games Rank All Time?

The Cincinnati Bengals are favored in 15 of their 17 games this season, per DraftKings Sportsbook. If those lines hold, that will top the franchise record of 14, set in the 2022 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 21
Why Bill Barnwell is ‘still blown away’ by controversial Bengals’ Dexter Lawrence trade decision

Why Bill Barnwell is ‘still blown away’ by controversial Bengals’ Dexter Lawrence trade decision

As the Cincinnati Bengals prepare for the 2026 season, the team has been making moves to bolster the franchise to return to contender status. One of the moves was the Bengals’ front office trading for Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th overall pick in the last NFL Draft, as one analyst has mixed feelings on it.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21
Joe Burrow had a 4-word reaction to the prospect of facing Trey Hendrickson

Joe Burrow had a 4-word reaction to the prospect of facing Trey Hendrickson

Joe Burrow and Trey Hendrickson have gone from teammates to rivals in an instant in the offseason, with the latter deciding to take his talents to the Baltimore Ravens after five seasons donning Cincinnati Bengals colors.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 21
Bengals Veteran Suddenly May be at Risk of Being Cut Before 2026 Season

Bengals Veteran Suddenly May be at Risk of Being Cut Before 2026 Season

The Cincinnati Bengals made most of the upgrades to their roster before the NFL draft started this offseason. They added players like Dexter Lawrence, Boye Mafe, and Bryan Cook before the draft started.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 21
Joe Burrow Eyes Bengals Career Record, But It Would Take Setting Another Record To Achieve It in 2026

Joe Burrow Eyes Bengals Career Record, But It Would Take Setting Another Record To Achieve It in 2026

Joe Burrow’s focus has always been on team success, but the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback spent some time at the end of his Wednesday press conference listing off some personal goals.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 21
Former Bengals offseason hero is working with the team again to be a different kind of long shot in football

Former Bengals offseason hero is working with the team again to be a different kind of long shot in football

Damion Willis made a name for himself with the Cincinnati Bengals at the very beginning of his short NFL playing career. He’s now trying to make it as an NFL coach thanks to a program launched by a former Bengals coach.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 21
Bengals' Joe Burrow has message for Ravens after Trey Hendrickson signing

Bengals' Joe Burrow has message for Ravens after Trey Hendrickson signing

Burrow addressed possibly having to avoid Hendrickson during at least two games this coming season. 

Adam Schefter addresses Lamar Jackson skipping Ravens OTAs
Joe Burrow issues challenge for self, Zac Taylor after Bengals' offseason moves
Joe Burrow expands on warning to NFL after Bengals' impressive offseason
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Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / May 20
Burrow expands on warning to NFL after Bengals' impressive offseason

Joe Burrow expands on warning to NFL after Bengals' impressive offseason

The club is looking to end a playoff drought that extended to three years this past January. 

Joe Burrow issues challenge for self, Zac Taylor after Bengals' offseason moves
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Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 20
Cincinnati Bengals 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Guarantees

Cincinnati Bengals 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Guarantees

Undrafted free agents sign standard three-year contracts that are worth whatever the minimum salary is in those years. In 2026, the standard UDFA deal is worth $3.1 million.

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