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NFL.com's Kevin Patra combed through all 32 NFL rosters this week, and two names stood out as cut/trade candidates for the Bengals. Both are defensive linemen: McKinnley Jackson and Kris Jenkins.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 26

Former top-50 draft pick still makes the most sense as Bengals trade piece, but not for the position fans originally expected

Kris Jenkins Jr. has been the prime trade candidate for Cincinnati Bengals fans since long before training camp. I think we were wrong about the position he could be traded for, though.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 3

Bengals Could Still Look to Trade Kris Jenkins Before Week 1

The Cincinnati Bengals opted for an aggressive offseason that saw them make a few major moves to upgrade positions of need. They targeted a lot of new players on defense, as their defense has consistently been one of the worst units in the league over the last few years.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 15

Cincinnati Bengals 2026 Youth Checkup: Kris Jenkins

The Bengals Youth Checkup Reports roll forward this week, featuring 2024 second-round defensive tackle Kris Jenkins. Cincinnati selected the Michigan product with hopes he could plug up their leaky rushing issues up the middle, and while that hasn't necessarily come to fruition, Jenkins is flashing some good signs.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 14

More Bengals Get Injured During Historic Beatdown At Hands Of Ravens

The Bengals' injuries are piling up during what's tracking to be one of the worst home losses this decade. A bunch of players are hurt during this 24-0 beatdown by Baltimore, including DT Kris Jenkins Jr.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Total Apex Sports / August 22, 2025

Cincinnati Bengals DC Al Golden Has Surprise Pick For Training Camp MVP

When Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden was asked to identify the standout performer of training camp, his answer caught many by surprise.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 7, 2025

Bengals Defender Named Among 20 Most Important Second-Year Players

A big leap from any player across the Bengals' trenches will present a major boost to one of the league's worst defenses last season. Kris Jenkins is a candidate for that growth, entering his second season at defensive tackle with the team.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 24, 2025

Bengals DT Kris Jenkins Addresses National Outlook on Team's Defense

Kris Jenkins is entering a big second season along the Bengals' defensive line. The 2024 second-round pick spoke with FOX 19's Jeremy Rauch on Thursday about how much the Bengals defense has to prove over the next few months.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / Pro Football Rumors / July 19, 2025

Bengals agree to rookie deal with second-round LB

The Bengals have reached an agreement with second-round pick Demetrius Knight on a four-year rookie contract, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. The deal comes on the day that the team’s rookies are due to report to Cincinnati for training camp.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / June 9, 2025

Bengals 2025 Roster Breakdown: Kris Jenkins Jr. needs the biggest second year leap in Cincinnati

Bengals roster breakdown is back! During the 99 days leading up to Cincinnati's regular season opener against the Cleveland Browns, the player with the matching jersey number as days remaining will become the day's highlighted player.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 11, 2025

Six Players Cincinnati Bengals Should Target Following Day One of Free Agency

The Cincinnati Bengals came to an agreement with five players after the negotiating window opened on Monday, but there's more work to do. Here are five players they should target in free agency: Teven Jenkins, G, Chicago Bears The Bengals need to add two guards and Jenkins should be at the top of their list.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 26, 2024

'It's A Great Feeling' - Kris Jenkins All Smiles After Most Productive NFL Day Yet Against Browns

Kris Jenkins just had his most productive day in a Bengals uniform and he's excited to bottle that defensive momentum into the biggest game of the season against Denver.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 19, 2024

Cincinnati Bengals Film Breakdown: The Good, Bad and Ugly From Kris Jenkins' Rookie Season

The Bengals took Kris Jenkins Jr. with their second round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Now that he has played 12 games, there’s plenty of snaps to review.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 17, 2024

Watch: Former Michigan DT Kris Jenkins records first NFL sack

Former Michigan football defensive lineman Kris Jenkins Jr. became a second-round draft pick by the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2024 NFL Draft. The Bengals were needing some help on the inside of their defensive line and drafted the Michigan run stuffer.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / June 13, 2024

Bengals sign second-round rookie DT

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 3, 2024

Kris Jenkins Blown Away By Bengals Facilities: 'The Technology is Lit'

Bengals rookie Kris Jenkins has made it clear that he's ecstatic to be in Cincinnati. The Bengals took Jenkins with the 49th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Kris Jenkins rookie contract figures with Cincinnati Bengals revealed after NFL Draft

Following Kris Jenkins‘ No. 49 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, his rookie contract numbers have been revealed. According to Spotrac, the former Wolverines star will sign a four-year rookie deal worth approximately $7.702 million.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 22, 2024

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College Football News / 5 GOATs / April 18, 2024

Kris Jenkins hoping to follow in father’s footsteps as NFL Draft approaches

Growing up, Kris Jenkins saw what NFL success looked like. His father, Kris Jenkins Sr., was an All-Pro with the Carolina Panthers and made four Pro Bowls with the Panthers and New York Jets.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / March 7, 2024

Kris Jenkins shouts out his mom, reveals pre-NFL Combine message from his dad

Kris Jenkins plays for more than himself. Before the Michigan defensive lineman took the field at the NFL Scouting Combine, he talked to his dad on the phone.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 6, 2024

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Michigan Wolverines News / Blue By Ninety / March 1, 2024

Michigan football star Kris Jenkins cashes in at NFL combine

Former Michigan football standout Kris Jenkins made the “freaks” list for a reason and he made himself some money at the NFL combine on Thursday. More and more players are deciding to skip workouts at the NFL combine or they are skipping the combine altogether.

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / February 13, 2024

National champion Michigan makes NFL combine history

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College Football News / 5 GOATs / January 12, 2024

Michigan DL Kris Jenkins declares for 2024 NFL Draft

Michigan defensive lineman Kris Jenkins has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Jenkins spent four seasons with the Wolverines, making 44 appearances and 32 starts.