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On YouTubeCincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 4
There are 2 Big Reasons to Believe Al Golden and the Cincinnati Bengals Defense Can Make a Huge Leap in 2026
CINCINNATI – Year 1 with Al Golden as the Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator didn’t go the way anyone had hoped or expected. Not even close. But
Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / March 4
Cincinnati Bengals Mock Free Agency: Al Golden's defense can start thriving with just 4 realistic signings
The Cincinnati Bengals have to spend in free agency. They have a little under $50 million in salary cap space available, and by not placing the franchise tag on defensive end Trey Hendrickson, they have so much flexibility to operate with next week.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 4
Should teams with a pass-rush need target Trey Hendrickson or Maxx Crosby?
There are several elite edge-rushers on the market this offseason around the NFL.
The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz
Can you name every active NFL player to tote the rock at least 900 times so far in their career?
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 4
Adam Schefter says Bengals' Trey Hendrickson 'would love' to play for this team
Hendrickson will be able to speak with interested teams when the "legal tampering" portion of free agency opens on Monday after the Bengals declined to retain his rights via the franchise tag.
Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / March 4
NFL executives plead Bengals to draft elite athlete to help Joe Burrow, but predict another outcome for Cincinnati
Bringing back Dalton Risner to start at right guard completes the Cincinnati Bengals' offensive line for the 2026 season, but not everyone is convinced their work is done.
The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz
The NFL began officially tracking sacks in 1982. How many of the year-by-year leaders in sacks can you name in five minutes?
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 4
Cincinnati Bengals Defense Adds Elite Talent in Post NFL Combine Mock Draft
The Bengals selected their most popular draft fit so far this cycle in the latest mock draft from Yahoo! Sports. Analysts Nate Tice and Charles McDonald had Ohio State star safety Caleb Downs going to Cincinnati at Pick 10.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 4
Only one team makes sense for Trey Hendrickson
The Bengals didn't tag the star pass-rusher, who will now become a free agent.
NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 4
Perfect 2026 NFL Draft Haul to Fix Bengals' Defense Revealed
The Cincinnati Bengals need to upgrade all three levels of their defense this offseason. The only spot that's seemingly league average is the cornerback room.
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 / Yardbarker / March 4
Bengals were reportedly handed harsh Trey Hendrickson reality before franchise-tag decision
It sounds like Cincinnati was handed a harsh dose of reality regarding what may have been their preferred Hendrickson plan while speaking with other teams during last week's NFL Scouting Combine.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 4
Bengals Starter May Have Already Played His Final Game in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Bengals have a lot of big decisions they need to make this offseason and each of them could change the short-term future of the franchise.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 4
Two defensive upgrades Bengals should target in free agency
The Bengals are still trying to put together a defense that can contribute the way their offense does. Here are two players they should pursue this offseason to work toward that goal.
Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 4
2 best players Bengals must target during 2026 NFL free agency
It’s that time of the year for the Cincinnati Bengals. For the last few years, the theme of the Bengals’ offseason has been one of two things: fixing the offensive line or finding a solution to their defense.
Trey Hendrickson News / Gridiron Heroics / March 3
Bengals Rumored to Have ‘Zero Interest’ in Keeping Star Player
The Cincinnati Bengals may be preparing for a significant defensive change as the offseason approaches. Rumors circulating around the league suggest the team has little interest in retaining star defensive end Trey Hendrickson.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / March 3
Trey Hendrickson Among Players Who Did Not Receive Franchise Tag
Tag deadline day in the NFL came and went on Tuesday without much action. The Jets placed the franchise tag on running back Breece Hall, and the Colts used the transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 3
NFL Mock Draft: Bengals Make Confusing Selection, Land Edge Rusher in Round 1
The Cincinnati Bengals should be looking to draft the best defensive player available with the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. At this point, position doesn't matter as much as talent, as the Bengals need to upgrade the entire unit ahead of Week 1.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 3
Bills, Ravens must go all-in for Trey Hendrickson
The Ravens and Bills entered the 2025 season as two of the top Super Bowl favorites in the AFC, and both ended up having bitterly disappointing seasons.
Dalton Risner News / NFL Analysis Network / March 3
Bengals re-sign offensive lineman Dalton Risner as first major move of the offseason
The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed offensive lineman Dalton Risner, their first notable move of the offseason, addressing a position group that has been a recurring problem for the franchise.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / March 4
Trey Hendrickson pens heartfelt message after Bengals' decision
With the NFL franchise tag deadline passing on Tuesday, several players are now headed for free agency.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / March 2
Bengals Predicted to Draft Replacement for $29 Million EDGE
The Cincinnati Bengals missed the NFL Playoffs for the third consecutive year, finishing with a record of 6-11. Star quarterback Joe Burrow was sidelined for most of the season due to an injury.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / March 2
Bengals Re-Sign G Dalton Risner
Dalton Risner‘s time in Cincinnati will continue in 2026. The veteran guard has been re-signed, the team announced on Monday. This is a one-year pact, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports it has a maximum value of $5MM.
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