Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy remains in the plans for Cincinnati's rebuilt defense, but the franchise passed on the fifth-year option in his contract for the 2027 season.
The Cincinnati Bengals went to the Super Bowl a few years ago and came up just short of winning it all. Since then, they have struggled with injuries and a bad defense, which has caused them to stay far away from the coveted trophy.
The Bengals are not picking up defensive end Myles Murphy‘s fifth-year option, Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Murphy is now on track to reach free agency next year, though the Bengals hope to extend him before then, per Conway.
We’re already taking a sneak peak at the 2027 NFL Draft, and the Cincinnati Bengals could land one of the best players from a school they trust. The month of April isn’t even over yet, and we already have an early teaser of what the 2027 NFL Draft can look like for the Cincinnati Bengals.
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
The Bengals are still holding firm at a 9.5-game betting win total following the 2026 NFL Draft, but the juice is loose. When those lines opened in February, Cincinnati was -115 to go over 9.5 wins and -105 to go under on DraftKings Sportsbook.
The Cincinnati Bengals had one of the worst defenses in the league last season. They ranked dead last in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game, so the front office opted to upgrade this unit in a big way this offseason.
The Cincinnati Bengals have had a very productive offseason after struggling to win games last season. With Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase in their respective primes, it's important the Bengals aim for the Super Bowl as aggressively as possible right now.
Bryan Cook had plenty of exciting comments at his Bengals locker on Monday. One of the newest members of the team is bringing a Super Bowl-winning pedigree (2022 and 2023 season champ with Kansas City) with him to his first Cincinnati season.
The last time the Cincinnati Bengals started the same five offensive linemen in a season opener that they started in the previous season finale was 2010.
Joe Burrow’s restructured contract could give the Cincinnati Bengals the financial flexibility they need to strengthen their linebacker unit. They could then turn their attention to investing in more young talent by signing mid-tier free agents or focusing on player development.
The Cincinnati Bengals are currently at 88 players following the 2026 NFL Draft. The depth chart has been boosted thanks to seven new draft picks and a reported 10 undrafted free agent signings.
The Cincinnati Bengals came into the offseason needing to make some major upgrades to their defense. They had one of the worst units in the league in 2025, but the front office quickly got to work.
The Bengals revealed rookie jersey numbers on Wednesday morning as the whole team gets slotted with digits ahead of the big work ramp-up next month. Cincinnati made
For weeks, the New York Giants had been expected to sign a veteran defensive tackle after the club traded Dexter Lawrence II to the Cincinnati Bengals. And they have.
The Cincinnati Bengals drafted EDGE Cashius Howell in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Howell managed a feat at the NFL Scouting Combine that hasn’t been seen in years since NFL All-Pro Will Anderson.
The 2026 NFL Draft ended, and Christian Jones sat without a phone call. Seven rounds. Two hundred and fifty-six picks. Thirty-two front offices studied their boards, weighed their needs, and passed.
The Cincinnati Bengals have had an eventful offseason. In the past few years, the team was oddly quiet during free agency. Instead of going for splashy free agent signings and bold trades, they chose to work on the fringes of their roster.
The Cincinnati Bengals have until the end of the week to decide on defensive end Myles Murphy’s fifth-year option. Director of player personnel Duke Tobin is leaving the door open on the matter, but the clock is ticking fast.
CINCINNATI — The EasySportz NFL expert released team-by-team draft grades for all 32 clubs, with the Cincinnati Bengals earning a solid B for a balanced 2026 class that added depth without major swings.
The Cincinnati Bengals made their first-round pick earlier than most teams in the 2026 NFL Draft. Cincinnati traded that pick for DT Dexter Lawrence in the days leading up to the draft.
Jordan Schultz reports that the Bills are inviting former Bengals WR Jemaine Burton to their rookie minicamp. Despite giving Burton multiple chances, the Bengals cut the former third-round pick following a one-game suspension back in December of 2025.