The Bengals won't be able to sign Khalil Mack to help their pass rush next week. The Chargers re-signed the veteran star edge rusher this weekend. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the deal, as Cincinnati sees one more player return to their 2025 team before open free agency begins on Monday morning.
The Cincinnati Bengals need to add to their defense in the worst way possible. They are lacking talent and depth across the board, which has held them back from competing for a Super Bowl over the last few years.
Bengals tight end Erick All Jr. shared an encouraging update on his recovery from ACL surgery on Saturday afternoon. "I’m back brotha," All wrote on X with a bicep flex emoji.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is not happy about the Baltimore Ravenstrading for defensive end Maxx Crosby. Chase was streaming on his Twitch channel Friday night upon learning the news, and he did not hold back his reaction.
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.
The Cincinnati Bengals need to make a slew of upgrades to their defense if they want to compete for a playoff spot in 2026. If they don't upgrade their defense, they'll be left behind in the AFC North by the Baltimore Ravens and potentially even the Pittsburgh Steelers if Aaron Rodgers returns.
Bengals DT B.J. Hill battled through lingering foot and ankle injuries last season, leading to him undergoing surgery this offseason. Cincinnati GM Duke Tobin praised Hill for his toughness displayed throughout the season.
Sports Illustrated's Gilberto Manzano broke down the best signings for each NFL team from last free agency cycle as the anticipation builds for next week's signing action.
A member of the Cincinnati Bengals Ring of Honor revealed in February that he would have a kidney transplant. After a 10 year-battle with kidney disease, the four-time Pro Bowler received the help he needed to live a normal life.
The Bengals desperately need to address their defense in free agency. In an ideal world, they'd add multiple edge rushers, a defensive tackle, a linebacker and a safety.
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.
A good draft is the foundation of a good team. More often than not, a team that drafts well often sees sustained success in the NFL. In that regard, the Cincinnati Bengals have not found success.
The Cincinnati Bengals and their fanbase have both likely accepted the fact that edge rusher Trey Hendrickson is going to leave the team in free agency this offseason.
Maxx Crosby is headed to the AFC North. The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to trade their star pass rusher to the Baltimore Ravens according to multiple reports.
The Cincinnati Bengals need to invest in a backup quarterback, especially as Joe Flacco prepares to leave town this offseason in free agency. Joe Burrow has suffered injuries throughout his career and the Bengals have struggled mightily in his absence.
The Cincinnati Bengals may not make a "big swing" next week in free agency unless the logistics make sense. Money, fit, and need all have to align for a notoriously conservative franchise to pony up the cash for a head-turning move.
Joe Mixon's time with the Houston Texans is over. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Friday that the Texans are releasing Mixon at the former Bengals running back's request.
The Bengals desperately need pass rush help, especially with Trey Hendrickson destined to sign elsewhere in free agency. They're in "win-now" mode and are hoping to get better on defense, despite losing arguably the top pass rusher on the market.
The Rams agreed to sign safety Kam Curl to a three-year, $36 million contract on Friday. That deal will likely set the safety market ahead of free agency next week.
After hearing the words "force multipliers" endlessly at the NFL Combine from Duke Tobin, Zac Taylor, and Al Golden when it came to adding to the Bengals' defense, it is clear that the team is looking to address its biggest weakness from the last two seasons.
The Cincinnati Bengals will be looking for a new starting safety in free agency, and one potential option is off the board. Kamren Curl is signing a three-year, $36 million contract extension to stay with the Los Angeles Rams.
A big free-agent safety name is off the table for Cincinnati. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported the Rams and safety Kamren Curl reached an agreement on a three-year, $36 million deal.
The Cincinnati Bengals are moving on from star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson. After the Bengals declined to use the franchise tag on Hendrickson, he is now headed for free agency and expected to be a popular name on the market.
It sounds like Cincinnati was handed a harsh dose of reality regarding what may have been their preferred Hendrickson plan while speaking with other teams during last week's NFL Scouting Combine.