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NFL Mock Trade: Bengals Make Splash Move After Maxx Crosby Blockbuster

The Cincinnati Bengals need to make a slew of upgrades to their defense if they want to compete for a playoff spot in 2026. If they don't upgrade their defense, they'll be left behind in the AFC North by the Baltimore Ravens and potentially even the Pittsburgh Steelers if Aaron Rodgers returns.

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Best, Worst 2025 Bengals Signings Revealed Ahead Of 2026 Free Agency

Sports Illustrated's Gilberto Manzano broke down the best signings for each NFL team from last free agency cycle as the anticipation builds for next week's signing action.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Total Pro Sports / March 7

Cincinnati Bengals Legend Is Asking For Prayers As He Shares Important Update On His Serious Health Condition

A member of the Cincinnati Bengals Ring of Honor revealed in February that he would have a kidney transplant. After a 10 year-battle with kidney disease, the four-time Pro Bowler received the help he needed to live a normal life.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 7

Cowboys have a painfully obvious move after Maxx Crosby blunder

Just when most signs pointed toward the Dallas Cowboys getting Crosby, the Baltimore Ravens came out of left field.

QB Dak Prescott reveals how he wants to improve after frustrating season for Cowboys

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5 Players the Bengals Should Target When Free Agency Opens

The Bengals desperately need to address their defense in free agency. In an ideal world, they'd add multiple edge rushers, a defensive tackle, a linebacker and a safety.

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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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 7

Bengals’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup after NFL Combine

A good draft is the foundation of a good team. More often than not, a team that drafts well often sees sustained success in the NFL. In that regard, the Cincinnati Bengals have not found success.

Trey Hendrickson News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 7

Trey Hendrickson Projected to Leave Bengals for 3-Year, $105 Million Deal

The Cincinnati Bengals and their fanbase have both likely accepted the fact that edge rusher Trey Hendrickson is going to leave the team in free agency this offseason.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 6

What Ravens Blockbuster Trade for Maxx Crosby Means for Joe Burrow and the Bengals

Maxx Crosby is headed to the AFC North. The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to trade their star pass rusher to the Baltimore Ravens according to multiple reports.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 6

New Veteran QB Surfaces as Potential Backup for Joe Burrow

The Cincinnati Bengals need to invest in a backup quarterback, especially as Joe Flacco prepares to leave town this offseason in free agency. Joe Burrow has suffered injuries throughout his career and the Bengals have struggled mightily in his absence.

Rashan Gary News / A to Z Sports / March 6

Bengals need to proceed with caution before taking a big swing on former Pro Bowler if he makes it to free agency

The Cincinnati Bengals may not make a "big swing" next week in free agency unless the logistics make sense. Money, fit, and need all have to align for a notoriously conservative franchise to pony up the cash for a head-turning move.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 6

Former Bengals Star Back On Free Agent Market After Reported Release

Joe Mixon's time with the Houston Texans is over. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Friday that the Texans are releasing Mixon at the former Bengals running back's request.

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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 6

Former Pro Bowl Pass Rusher Emerging as Possible Bengals Free Agent Target

The Bengals desperately need pass rush help, especially with Trey Hendrickson destined to sign elsewhere in free agency. They're in "win-now" mode and are hoping to get better on defense, despite losing arguably the top pass rusher on the market.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 6

Salary Cap Expert Reveals Realistic Path for Bengals to Land Top Free Agent

The Rams agreed to sign safety Kam Curl to a three-year, $36 million contract on Friday. That deal will likely set the safety market ahead of free agency next week.

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John Franklin-Myers News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 6

Bengals Bound to Add Defensive Tackle in Free Agency; Could John Franklin-Myers Be A Target?

After hearing the words "force multipliers" endlessly at the NFL Combine from Duke Tobin, Zac Taylor, and Al Golden when it came to adding to the Bengals' defense, it is clear that the team is looking to address its biggest weakness from the last two seasons.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / March 6

Bengals receive confirmation of valuable information mere days before they can solve one of their biggest problems

The Cincinnati Bengals will be looking for a new starting safety in free agency, and one potential option is off the board. Kamren Curl is signing a three-year, $36 million contract extension to stay with the Los Angeles Rams.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 6

Bengals Free Agent Safety Option Signed Off The Board Ahead of 2026 NFL Free Agency

A big free-agent safety name is off the table for Cincinnati. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported the Rams and safety Kamren Curl reached an agreement on a three-year, $36 million deal.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 6

49ers may have already chosen between Trey Hendrickson, Maxx Crosby

49ers may have already chosen between Bengals' Trey Hendrickson, Raiders' Maxx Crosby

A San Francisco 49ers side in need of a pass-rusher is among the many teams that have been linked with Hendrickson and Crosby.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 6

Ranking the 5 Free Agents the Bengals Are Most Likely to Sign

After a disappointing 6-11 record in 2025, the Bengals have multiple roster needs this offseason. While splash signings tend to dominate headlines each spring, Cincinnati has historically taken a more measured approach in free agency, targeting players who fit their system and budget rather than chasing the most expensive names on the market.

Trey Hendrickson News / Football Analysis / March 6

NFL’s Top Pass Rusher ‘Released’ Without Compensation As Bengals Drop $105M Star After 5 Year Standoff

Trey Hendrickson didn’t get traded. He didn’t get tagged. Instead, the Bengals effectively “released” their best defensive player into the open market by declining to use the franchise tag before the March 3 deadline, allowing his contract to expire and making him an unrestricted free agent.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 6