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NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 9
Why Boye Mafe, Bryan Cook Are Perfect Fits for Bengals’ Biggest Weaknesses
The Cincinnati Bengals came into the offseason with a lot of holes to address on their roster and most of them were seemingly on the defense. The Bengals could use help at all three levels of the defense, but they specifically needed to add some help at edge rusher and at safety.
Boye Mafe News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 9
Grading the Cincinnati Bengals' Contract Agreement with Defensive End Boye Mafe
CINCINNATI – A little less than a year after making it clear they valued traits over production with the first-round selection of edge rusher Shemar Stewart, the Cincinnati Bengals followed a similar path to agreeing to terms with former Seattle Seahawks defense end Boye Mafe., per Mafe's agent Mike McCartney.
Noah Fant News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 9
What Noah Fant's Exit Means For Cincinnati Bengals 2026 Tight End Room
The Bengals will have to dig deeper into their tight end hierarchy moving forward in 2026. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Noah Fant is signing a two-year deal with the Saints.
The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
How many of the 50 players in NFL history to rack up at least 100 tackles-for-loss in their career can you name in seven minutes?
Cincinnati Bengals News / Gridiron Heroics / March 9
Cincinnati Bengals: Land Intriguing Super Bowl-Winning Pass Rusher
The Cincinnati Bengals desperately need to address the defensive end/EDGE rusher position, with multiple players testing free agency. Joseph Ossai has signed with the New York Jets, while Trey Hendrickson and Cameron Sample remain unsigned for now.
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds
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.
Bryan Cook News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 9
Grading the Cincinnati Bengals' Signing of former Kansas City Chiefs Safety Bryan Cook
CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals are plugging a hole with a couple of Super Bowl rings. After tapping out on the escalating bidding for defensive tackle John Franklin-Meyers earlier today, the Bengals pivoted to their focus to safety and agreed to terms with two-time Super Bowl champ and Cincinnati native Bryan Cook, per multiple sources.
Boye Mafe News / Pro Football Rumors / March 9
Bengals To Sign DE Boye Mafe
The Bengals are adding former Seahawks edge rusher Boye Mafe, agent Mike McCartney announced. Mafe will sign a three-year, $60MM contract, insider Jordan Schultz relays.
Boye Mafe News / Last Word On Sports / March 9
Super Bowl Champion Agrees to Contract With Cincinnati Bengals
Four-year veteran edge defender Boye Mafe has agreed to a new three-year, $60 million contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. Mafe, a former second-round pick and one-time Super Bowl champion, spent the entirety of his career with the Seattle Seahawks.
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact
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.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 9
Top Free Agent Pass Rushers Slipping Away as Bengals Look to Bolster Defense
The Cincinnati Bengals made a big move in free agency on Monday, agreeing to a deal with former Kansas City Chiefs free agent safety Bryan Cook. It's a big addition to a Bengals defense that desperately needed a stabilizing presence at safety.
John Franklin-Myers News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 9
Bengals' Biggest Need Even More Glaring After Missing Out on John Franklin-Myers
It's no secret that the Bengals wanted to address their pass rush in free agency. It won't be with the top interior lineman in this year's free agent class.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 9
Bengals Could Strike Big at Key Weakness During Free Agency’s First Wave
It's no secret that the Bengals need help on defense. They could use more talent on all three levels—from their defensive line to their safeties. Linebacker is no exception.
Joseph Ossai News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 9
Report: Bengals Targeting Dream Free Agent After Losing Joseph Ossai to Jets
The Cincinnati Bengals came into free agency on Monday with a few desperate needs on their defense. They needed to add to every level of the defense and the unit got even worse in the early stages of free agency.
Trey Hendrickson News / Total Pro Sports / March 9
New Clear-Cut Favorite Emerges To Land Bengals Superstar Trey Hendrickson
Trey Hendrickson is on the move following the Cincinnati Bengals’ decision not to franchise tag him. And he’s now being linked with multiple teams. The Dallas Cowboys are among them, having missed out on Maxx Crosby, who’s Baltimore-bound.
Jaelan Phillips News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 9
Jaelan Phillips’ $120M Deal With Panthers Just Changed Things for the Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals desperately need to upgrade their defense this offseason, especially considering they're almost certainly going to lose Trey Hendrickson in free agency.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 9
Rashan Gary trade is actually bad news for Cowboys
Even though the value looks great on the surface, this may have pretty much ruled them out from pursuing another available pass-rusher.
Joe Flacco News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 9
Bengals rumors: 10-game QB starter could still return in free agency amid Joe Flacco buzz
For the Cincinnati Bengals to be a real Super Bowl contender, Joe Burrow needs to be under center. But as evident by Cincinnati’s struggles off the field in 2025, they must also find a apt backup who could fill in for Burrow if necessary.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 9
Cowboys make major decision after Trey Hendrickson news
The Dallas Cowboys entered the offseason knowing major changes were necessary after another disappointing campaign.
Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / March 9
Bengals Free Agency Predictions: What does being aggressive look like, NFC team to monitor, and the big splash
It's here! The two-day negotiating window for NFL free agency starts this afternoon at 12:00 p.m. ET, and the Cincinnati Bengals can agree to terms with new free agents starting at that time.
Jake Browning News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 9
Bengals Non-Tendering RFA QB Jake Browning
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Bengals are not tendering an offer to restricted free agent quarterback Jake Browning before the start of free agency. This means that Browning will be an unrestricted free agent in the coming days. Browning, 29, signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2019 out of Washington.
Joe Burrow News / NHANFL / March 9
Bengals’ $47M Ultimatum: Fixing a Broken Defense to Save the Joe Burrow Era
CINCINNATI — The freezing rain hitting the concrete at Paycor Stadium last January mirrored the mood of an entire city. After a brutal 6-11 campaign, the Cincinnati Bengals watched the postseason from their couches for the third consecutive year.
Trey Hendrickson News / Yardbarker / March 9
Hall of Famer rips Bengals for handling of Trey Hendrickson after Raiders agree to trade Maxx Crosby to Ravens
The Bengals are receiving criticism regarding their handling of the Trey Hendrickson situation.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / March 8
Joe Flacco may have a preferred landing spot in free agency
Joe Flacco just turned 41 in January, but he appears to have every intention of playing at least one more NFL season. Flacco intends to enter free agency in search of a starting job, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
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