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Standout Pro Bowler Reportedly on Trade Block: Why Bengals Should Make the Move

The Chicago Bears have permitted standout linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to seek a trade, and while Edmunds was expected to be cut by Chicago this offseason, a trade is something that the Bengals should absolutely be looking into for the two-time Pro Bowler.

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Why the Bengals Must Spend Big in 2026 to Satisfy Burrow

Money does not solve everything. In the case of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, he already has enough money in the bank. After signing a record-breaking $275 million extension, it has not necessarily led to many winning seasons.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 25

Al Golden Highlights Bengals Defensive Growth, Desire To Add From Outside

It was a tale of two halves for Al Golden's defense last season. Unfortunately, the first half was so historically bad on that side of the ball that Cincinnati couldn't recover, but the second-year Bengals coordinator is excited about the growth he saw in the final nine weeks.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 25

Bengals Brass Offers Surprising Glow-Up for Player Associated with Defense's Biggest Failings

INDIANAPOLIS – The Cincinnati Bengals headed into this offseason with an obvious need at safety after that position accounted for 47 of their league-leading 171 missed tackles in 2025.

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The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

How many of the players to last tally 1,000 or more rushing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL season passing leader by team' quiz

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 25

Dan Pitcher Emphasizes Two Areas Bengals Offense Needs To Improve Ahead Of 2026 Season

Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher is focused on plenty of things to keep improving a great Bengals offense, but two stood out when he talked to local media at the NFL Combine.

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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 / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 25

Former Bengals Coach Lands New Gig, Reunites With Vance Joseph

The Cincinnati Bengals are in the midst of a very exciting time of the offseason. With the NFL Draft Combine beginning, there are plenty of storylines to follow in Cincinnati.

Joe Burrow News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Bengals QB Joe Burrow Announces $1 Million News in New Report

Joe Burrow has built his reputation on calm throws, big moments and leading the Cincinnati Bengals back into relevance. But this week, the biggest number tied to his name had nothing to do with passing yards or touchdowns.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 25

NFL Mock Trade: Bengals Make Splash, Trade No. 10 Pick For $106M Superstar

The Cincinnati Bengals need to add to their defense in a big way. Their offense is good enough to win a Super Bowl, but the defense isn't good enough to stay afloat.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 25

Cincinnati Bengals 2026 NFL Combine Prospect Visit Tracker

The 2026 NFL Combine is here, and with it brings plenty of prospect visits for the Bengals across the week of testing in Indianapolis, Indiana. Cincinnati has seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, with six residing in the top 10 of their respective rounds.

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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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 25

Bengals have begun working on making the easiest layup of their 2026 offseason, but the clock is ticking

The Cincinnati Bengals impending free agent Dalton Risner wants to stay in Cincinnati, and the Bengals want the same. Director of player personnel Duke Tobin confirmed there have been discussions with Risner about a contract extension before he hits free agency on Mar.

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The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

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The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

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Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 25

Bengals’ Zac Taylor gives update on plan to give Joe Burrow another backup QB

The Cincinnati Bengals are entering the 2026 offseason with absolute clarity about their franchise cornerstone, Joe Burrow. Despite a difficult 2025 campaign marred by a turf toe injury, teammates like Chase Brown and Ja’Marr Chase have firmly dismissed trade rumors as media exaggeration.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / February 25

Bengals' Duke Tobin seems to respond to Trey Hendrickson franchise-tag rumors

A report from earlier in February mentioned that the Cincinnati Bengals could use the franchise tag to retain the rights to pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson in order to receive draft-pick compensation from a different club for Hendrickson's services.

'Bengals Could Save $5.3 Million This Season': Pro Bowl WR Is One of Cincinnati’s Top Trade Assets

A Pre-Combine Cincinnati Bengals Mock Draft

The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 25

Bengals Pick All Defense In Latest Three-Round Mock Draft

Pro Football Focus analyst Dalton Wasserman dropped a new three-round mock draft this week with a few intriguing picks for the Bengals. Stop me if you've heard this before, but the Bengals took a defensive talent with the 10th pick in the draft, and one of their most popular options at that: Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Gridiron Heroics / February 25

'Bengals Could Save $5.3 Million This Season': Pro Bowl WR Is One of Cincinnati’s Top Trade Assets

The Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2026 offseason facing difficult financial decisions as they attempt to balance a high-powered offense with defensive needs.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 24

Bengals Coach Zac Taylor Clarifies Play-Calling Comment About O.C. Dan Pitcher and 'Being Open to It'

INDIANAPOLIS – Tuesday afternoon at the NFL Scouting Combine, Cincinnati Bengals was answering a question about offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher and play calling when he said he would be open to it.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 24

Duke Tobin, Zac Taylor Trying To Beef Up Bengals Pass Rush

The Bengals are entering a hazy era with their pass rush, especially if Trey Hendrickson ends up leaving in free agency. Head coach Zac Taylor and director of player personnel Duke Tobin addressed their standings on the pass rush assets out there, whether it be in free agency or the draft.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 24

Duke Tobin Gives Honest Answer About Possible Trey Hendrickson Tag and Trade

INDIANAPOLIS — Duke Tobin spoke with the media for 18 minutes at the podium on Tuesday. He followed that up by spending another 36 minutes with the local beat writers in an audio-only session without any cameras.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / February 24

A Pre-Combine Cincinnati Bengals Mock Draft

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is right around the corner. The Cincinnati Bengals have plenty of work to do, and it’ll all get started in Indianapolis. Defacto GM Duke Tobin will be bumping elbows with actual GMs and others who make the decisions for their teams, likely looking for a trade partner for a tag-and-trade of Trey Hendrickson.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Cincinnati Bengals 2026 Offseason Outlook

The good news for the Cincinnati Bengals: They have a superstar quarterback in Joe Burrow and perhaps the best wide receiver duo in the NFL in Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

Logan Wilson News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20