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On YouTubeCincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 27
NFL Finalizes 2026 Salary Cap, Bengals Primed With Space
The NFL salary cap is taking another big leap from 2025 to 2026. Figures released from the league show the cap rising to $301.2 million for each team, a $22 million increase from last season and nearly a $100 million increase from the 2022 number.
Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 27
Top-100 free agent rankings demand the Bengals to attack their biggest weaknesses before the 2026 NFL Draft
One of the worst-kept secrets in the NFL is what the Cincinnati Bengals will be looking for during free agency. If you are a moderately good or better defensive player, the Bengals are interested in signing you.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 27
Former Bengals Quarterback On Trade Market As Backup Option
The Bengals are in the market for a new backup quarterback this offseason, and a reunion could be a salve for that open roster spot. The Athletic's Joe Person reported this week that the Carolina Panthers are taking calls about trading veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, who played for Cincinnati from 2011-2019.
The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz
How many of the players to last tally 1,000 or more rushing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Trey Hendrickson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 27
Bengals Won’t Rule Out Trey Hendrickson Return
Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson is set to be an unrestricted free agent when the new league year starts, and the Bengals were said to be gauging his value at the combine to potentially trade or tag him. Cincinnati director of player personnel Duke Tobin didn’t entirely shut the door on Hendrickson coming back.
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 / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 27
NFL Combine Notes: Three Key Bengals Takeaways Ahead of Crucial Offseason
The Bengals haven't made the playoffs since 2022. Things desperately need to change in some key areas if they're going to get back into contention. Here are three takeaways from the 2026 NFL Combine that certainly give us an idea of how they're planning to address their needs this offseason.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / February 27
Bombshell report emerges about if Joe Burrow could look to leave Bengals
Questions about the long-term future of Burrow arose when he first mentioned this past December that he needed "to have fun [playing] again."
Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 26
Leaked NFLPA report cards reveal Bengals are no close to solving glaring problems that have existed for years
The NFLPA report cards can no longer be officially publicized after the NFL won their grievance, but that can't stop the media from leaking them to the public.
Ted Karras News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 26
Ted Karras Breaks Ground On New Housing Development Through Cincy Hat Charity
Bengals star center Ted Karras is expanding his Cincy Hat impact even more into the heart of the Tri-State region. The center's charitable organization is breaking ground on a new living facility for adults with disabilities in Madisonville, a neighborhood just outside downtown Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 26
Bengals Drawing Shocking Buzz for 35-Year-Old All-Pro Pass Rusher
The Cincinnati Bengals are in an interesting spot as a franchise right now. With the current state of their roster, they're not really a Super Bowl contender because of their defense.
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 26
Potential Bengals Draft Target Posts Historically Low Measurable At 2026 NFL Combine
Potential Bengals draft option Rueben Bain measured in at the NFL Combine on Thursday, and his arm length turned some heads for the wrong reasons. The mauling Miami (FL) product has arms just below 31 inches long (30 inches, 7/8), which is a major historical outlier.
Trey Hendrickson News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 26
Intriguing NFC Team Drawing Buzz for Bengals Superstar Trey Hendrickson
The Cincinnati Bengals' entire offseason is going to revolve around their defense and what they do to improve that side of the football. They need to make a slew of moves to bolster their defense or else they won't be able to compete with the teams at the top of the league.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 26
Bengals Draft Target Caleb Downs Makes Bold Statement Comparing His Game To Draft Class
Bengals 2026 NFL Draft target Caleb Downs met with the media at the NFL Combine on Thursday and had plenty to say about his game. Downs is the consensus best safety in the draft and the eighth-best player overall on the Mock Draft Database.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 26
Bengals are showing just as much as they're telling what their plans are for one of their biggest roster needs
Multiple new starters are coming to the Cincinnati Bengals' defense. Help is inevitably arriving at safety, linebacker, and defensive end sometime between the start of free agency and the end of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Zac Taylor News / Yardbarker / February 26
Bengals HC Zac Taylor shares admission about unique AFC North situation
Three of the four AFC North teams will enter 2026 with a new head coach.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 26
Dan Pitcher Opens Up About Rare, Long Partnership With Joe Burrow
Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher guided a solid unit last season, given that they missed Joe Burrow for the majority of the campaign due to injury.
Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker / February 26
Ravens HC Jesse Minter sends warning to fellow AFC North teams
Minter is replacing a franchise legend in John Harbaugh and is also taking over a team that missed the playoffs after it finished the 2025 regular season with a record of 8-9.
Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 26
Al Golden sends a clear message to the Bengals ahead of free agency with his honest assessment of Cincinnati's defense
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden is not hiding after a rough first season commanding one of the worst defenses in the NFL last year.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 26
Bengals Fighting Uphill Battle to Bolster Defense 2026 Season
The Cincinnati Bengals need to upgrade their defense this offseason or they're going to risk wasting another year of Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase in their respective primes.
Trey Hendrickson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 25
NFL Insider begs Bengals to let Trey Hendrickson walk in free agency
One NFL insider is anticipating the departure of star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson from the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason. Hendrickson has represented the Bengals for five seasons, shining bright as one of the top edge rushers in the league.
Joe Flacco News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 25
Joe Flacco Predicted to Sign $8.5 Million Deal With NFC Team, Leave Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals have a very talented team and a front office that seemingly believes in them. That's why the Bengals traded for Joe Flacco after Joe Burrow's injury last season.
NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 25
Standout Pro Bowler Reportedly on Trade Block: Why Bengals Should Make the Move
The Chicago Bears have permitted standout linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to seek a trade, and while Edmunds was expected to be cut by Chicago this offseason, a trade is something that the Bengals should absolutely be looking into for the two-time Pro Bowler.
Joe Burrow News / Athlon Sports / February 25
Bengals QB Joe Burrow Announces $1 Million News in New Report
Joe Burrow has built his reputation on calm throws, big moments and leading the Cincinnati Bengals back into relevance. But this week, the biggest number tied to his name had nothing to do with passing yards or touchdowns.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / February 25
Bengals' Duke Tobin seems to respond to Trey Hendrickson franchise-tag rumors
A report from earlier in February mentioned that the Cincinnati Bengals could use the franchise tag to retain the rights to pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson in order to receive draft-pick compensation from a different club for Hendrickson's services.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Gridiron Heroics / February 25
'Bengals Could Save $5.3 Million This Season': Pro Bowl WR Is One of Cincinnati’s Top Trade Assets
The Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2026 offseason facing difficult financial decisions as they attempt to balance a high-powered offense with defensive needs.
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