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Bengals likely to release Germaine Pratt?

Throughout the offseason, Germaine Pratt has represented a cut candidate for the Bengals. The veteran linebacker remains in the fold for now, but that may soon change.

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PFF Names Bengals Linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. as Favorite 2025 Cincinnati Draft Pick

Pro Football Focus analyst Trevor Sikkema rattled off his favorite 2025 NFL Draft pick for each team this week. Cincinnati's second-round selection of Demetrius Knight Jr.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 1

One goal each Bengals NFL Draft pick can accomplish as rookies to make Cincinnati a better team in 2025

The story of the Cincinnati Bengals' 2025 NFL Draft class will not end after the 2025 season, but the first chapter can certainly be a positive one to look back on.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / May 1

Analyzing NFL.com’s draft grade for the Bengals

The Bengals got the lowest grade of all four AFC North teams. Draft grades are largely projections as to how a team’s draft picks will impact the teams that draft them and how their careers could play out in the NFL.

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The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?

The 'QB's taken in the 2024 NFL Draft' quiz

The 'Last QB taken in the first round of the NFL draft by team' quiz

The 'Most touchdown passes in an NFL season' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 1

'Back There All The Time' - NFL Executives Discuss Bengals' 2025 NFL Draft Class

The Athletic's Mike Sando canvassed NFL front offices this week for executive's thoughts on the 2025 NFL Draft. First-round pick Shemar Stewart got a split reaction from the higher-ups.

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One offseason addition for each NFL team that should make fans excited

The offseason brings reason for excitement, even for the NFL's bottom feeders. Here's a look at one roster add every fanbase should be excited about heading into the 2025 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / May 1

Can you guess this Bengals linebacker in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out which Bengals player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Bengals fans! We’re back for another day of the Cincy Jungle in-5 daily trivia game.

NFL Draft News

Executives address if Jaguars paid too much to draft Travis Hunter

Did Browns nearly draft Jaxson Dart over Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders?

One offseason addition for each NFL team that should make fans excited

Insider names front-runner in Browns' QB competition after drafting Shedeur Sanders

Joseph Ossai News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 1

'Understanding What Works For You' - Joseph Ossai Offers Key to Early Impact For Shemar Stewart, Bengals' Rookies

Local reporters met with players in the Bengals locker room on Monday and Joseph Ossai offered up his thoughts on how Shemar Stewart can impact the team as early as possible in his NFL tenure.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / May 1

Best guards available for the Bengals in free agency

If the Bengals are really looking to keep Joe Burrow upright in the pocket, there is still some work to be done. The 2025 NFL Draft is over, and the Cincinnati Bengals are six players deeper than they were before it began, but there are still some areas that could be improved.

NFL News / Stripe Hype / April 30

Bengals' Shemar Stewart pick almost became Detroit's boldest draft heist

With the 17th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals selected Texas A&M pass-rusher Shemar Stewart, who they hope can be a wrecking ball for them for the foreseeable future.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / April 30

Wednesday Discussion: Reacting to the Shemar Stewart selection

Now that we’ve all had some time to digest the pick, what are your thoughts on the Bengals’ first-round selection? Greetings, Bengals fans! Now that we’ve had a full week to digest the 2025 NFL Draft, we want to know your thoughts on the first-round selection of Texas A&M defensive end Shemar Stewart.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 30

Bengals Officially Exercise Dax Hill's Fifth-Year Option, Zac Taylor Reacts to Move

The Bengals officially exercised Dax Hill's fifth-year option on Wednesday morning. The 24-year-old was entering the final year of his contract. Now he's under contract through the 2026 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 30

Stat of the Jay: Looking At Bengals' 5th-Year Option History and How Much Extra Dax Hill Made With Position Switch

CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals announced they have picked up the fifth-year option for cornerback Dax Hill one day before the deadline to the make the decision.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / April 30

Bengals 90-man Depth Chart Projection: Battles on both sides of the ball are on the horizon for training camp

Officially, the Cincinnati Bengals are at 78 players as of this moment. 72 are under contract, and the six players drafted by the team now have their playing rights controlled by Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 30

ESPN Ranks Two Bengals Picks Among Top-100 2025 NFL Draft Selections

ESPN's Matt Miller ranked his favorite 2025 NFL Draft picks 1-100 this week and Cincinnati had two selections make the list: Shemar Stewart at No. 39 and Dylan Fairchild at No.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / April 30

Bengals draft gets worst GPA for 2025 NFL Draft

Someone took the time to average out all grades teams got from major outlets, and the Bengals were the worst. The Cincinnati Bengals finished the 2025 NFL draft with a group of players most probably wouldn't have expected them to end up with.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / April 30

Your daily Bengals trivia game: Wednesday Edition

Ted Karras News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 30

'Feeling Great' - Ted Karras Tweaking Offseason Training Surrounding Flying Pig Marathon

The Flying Pig 5K has a star participant this Saturday. Bengals center Ted Karras is running the race for the first time as his Cincy Hat charitable operation partners with the event for a special edition of the hat.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / April 30

Former NFL All-Pro lays out how Bengals can utilize Shemar Stewart's elite traits right away as a rookie

Nobody on the Cincinnati Bengals' defensive line was drafted as high as Shemar Stewart was last week. The 17th overall pick comes into the NFL with athleticism and physical traits that make an average defensive end green with envy. With those elite tools comes various possibilities on how to implement him on the field as early as possible.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 29

Bengals makes 5th-year option decision on key secondary piece

The 2025 NFL Draft is now in the rearview mirror, and teams are starting to trim their roster. Many former draft picks and undrafted free agents are being released, while some players are being exercised ahead of the final year of their contract.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 29

Bengals Unveil Jersey Numbers For 2025 NFL Draft Class

Rookie numbers are public for the Bengals' 2025 NFL Draft class. Names like Tahj Brooks (No. 25, formerly Chris Evans' number) and Barrett Carter (No.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / April 29