Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 18

Fresh Update on Bengals Top Draft Target Availabilities Across Mock Drafts

We are getting closer and closer to the 2026 NFL Draft as the NFL Combine awaits next week for all of the top prospects in the land. The Bengals have their eyes on plenty of top talents picking in the first 10 selections this coming April.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 18

3 players Bengals must let walk in free agency during NFL offseason

After a disastrous 2025 season, the Cincinnati Bengals are ready for revenge. Last season was a year full of frustration, as injuries and poor play hindered the team from reaching their full potential.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 18

Bengals Great Draws Comparisons Between Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow's Frustrations With Franchise

Andrew Whitworth got cut emotionally when Carson Palmer made his retirement stance with the Bengals nearly 15 years ago, and he doesn't want to see that same scenario play out with Joe Burrow.

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Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 18

Bengals Should Take Page Out of Chiefs' Playbook to Build Contender Around Joe Burrow

The Kansas City Chiefs restructured Patrick Mahomes' contract on Wednesday. His cap hit drops to $34.65 million for the 2026 season and gives the team more flexibility ahead of free agency next month.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 18

Bengals Free Agent Profile: Cam Sample's injury comeback propels him into another unknown offseason

We’re getting closer and closer to NFL free agency, and the Cincinnati Bengals have 16 players with expiring contracts. Who will re-sign with the team, and who will leave when the 2026 league year begins?

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 18

For These Three Bengals, 2026 is Truly a Make-or-Break Season

The Cincinnati Bengals head into 2026 with a roster that needs help on the defensive side of the ball, with many players entering a “make or break” year.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 18

Cincinnati Bengals Select Elite Secondary Player in Latest Mock Draft

The Bengals landed one of the best players in the 2026 NFL Draft during the second mock draft from NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah. The analyst had Ohio State safety Caleb Downs headed to Cincinnati in the exercise.

Jalen Davis News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 17

Cincinnati Bengals Re-Signing Key Piece of Defense Ahead of Free Agency

The Bengals are signing cornerback Jalen Davis to a contract extension. He made the announcement on his Instagram on Tuesday night. It's great news for Davis and for the Bengals.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 17

ESPN analyst sees Cincinnati as the best fit for 2 free agents who've helped beat the Bengals at their best

The Cincinnati Bengals' pursuit of bettering their defense this offseason will require multiple free agent signings. At least one starter is needed on all three levels, and waiting until the 2026 NFL Draft to fill that many holes is not a recipe for success.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

Jalen Davis News / A to Z Sports / February 17

Bengals Free Agency Profile: Jalen Davis continues verifying his value and then some in Cincinnati's defense

We’re getting closer and closer to NFL free agency, and the Cincinnati Bengals have 16 players with expiring contracts. Who will re-sign with the team, and who will leave when the 2026 league year begins?

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / February 17

Experts Expect the Bengals to ‘Really Spend’ – History Disagrees

Once again, the Cincinnati Bengals seem to find themselves in the midst of an incredibly pivotal offseason. After three straight seasons without playoffs, culminating in an ugly 6-11 performance in 2025, the Bengals are at risk of wasting yet another season of prime Joe Burrow and company.

Trey Hendrickson News / Yardbarker / February 17

Have Bengals made final Trey Hendrickson franchise-tag decision?

Last summer, the Bengals and Hendrickson agreed to a revised deal that gave him a raise for the 2025 season and kept him in the final year of his contract.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 17

Bengals Near Top of NFL Resource Rankings Across Cap Space and Draft Capital Breakdown

The 2026 offseason is set up really well for the Cincinnati Bengals' resources. NFL.com editor Zak Koeppel ranked the assets of every NFL team entering the offseason, and the Bengals ranked seventh among all 32 teams.

Andrew Whitworth News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 17

Andrew Whitworth Lays Out Mistake Bengals Made In His Prime They Can't Make Now

The 2026 NFL offseason could produce juicy fruit for the Bengals roster, if the franchise chooses to get aggressive in an ideal window. Cincinnati has top-10 cap space and top-10 draft picks in each draft round to parlay together into a lot of new talent for the 2026 roster.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / February 17