The Cincinnati Bengals entered the 2026 offseason with the goal of improving the team's defense as the top priority. Over the past several years, there has been extensive discussion about the team's richly compensated, talent-laden offense being paired with a defense that struggles to complement its firepower.
The Athletic's Dane Brugler ranked all 32 2026 NFL Draft classes this week, and the Bengals got a low mark. "The Beast" author slotted the class 24th overall in his exercise.
Orlando Brown Jr. was all smiles during our chat this week. The Bengals starting left tackle is fresh off a new contract extension and is amped about the camaraderie that's already been brewing for him and the offense ahead of May workouts.
The Cincinnati Bengals came into the offseason needing to make a few big upgrades if they wanted to put together a Super Bowl contender. They added to the defense in a big way in free agency and on the trade block.
The Cincinnati Bengals traded the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New York Giants in exchange for superstar defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. They would go on to land a few potential stars in the draft as well.
The Bengals were eyeing DE Cashius Howell all along and there were even suggestions that they would have considered selecting him with the tenth overall pick before trading it to the Giants for DT Dexter Lawrence.
The Cincinnati Bengals filled out most of their 2026 NFL Draft class with players who took part in the East-West Shrine Bowl earlier in the offseason. The Cincinnati Bengals broke a couple trends in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Cincinnati Bengals have had one of the worst defenses in the league for the last few seasons, so they made a big effort to improve that unit this offseason.
The Cincinnati Bengals entered a very crucial offseason this year. They have a few stars on their roster in the middle of their primes, but the defense has been so bad that they haven't been able to contend for a Super Bowl in a few years.
NFL.com's Tom Blair canvassed the NFL to try to find another plausible dark horse Super Bowl candidate, like the reigning champion Seahawks, and the Bengals just made the cut.
Cincinnati has the “inside track” in hosting the 2029 NFL Draft according to a report from Sports Business Journal. Nothing is official yet, but this is good news for the 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 2029 NFL Draft may be coming to the Queen City! The Sports Business Journal's Ben Fischer reported the city has the inside track on landing the big event.
The Bengals sent in seven draft selections during the 2026 cycle, and ESPN's Matt Miller included a few on his top-100 draft choices from all 250-plus picks.
The Cincinnati Bengals are not exercising defensive end Myles Murphy’s fifth-year option, and their second-round pick, Cashius Howell, may have contributed to the decision.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.