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After His Rookie Deal, Joe Burrow Received a $239 Million Boost, Thanks to the Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Burrow’s path to the NFL wasn’t easy. Raised in a struggling part of Ohio, he spent three years buried on the bench at Ohio State before finally getting his opportunity at LSU.

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Shemar Stewart and Demetrius Knight Jr. waiting on contracts before taking part in OTAs

The first and second-round selections are still working out contract details. Football is officially back as the Cincinnati Bengals rookie minicamp kicked off this week with all the new faces looking to help get the franchise back to contention.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / May 11

Your daily Bengals trivia game: Sunday Edition

Think you can figure out which Bengals player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Bengals fans! We’re back for another day of the Cincy Jungle in-5 daily trivia game.

Joe Bachie News / Cincy Jungle / May 11

Joe Bachie follows Lou Anarumo to Colts

The Bengals haven’t faced many losses to their former coordinators joining new teams, but a key special teamer has signed with the Colts. The Cincinnati

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / May 10

Bengals' prized undrafted free agent receives noteworthy comparison that should interest every Cincinnati fan

Joe Burrow didn't play very much football at Ohio State, but he did practice and train a bunch. Mickey Marotti got plenty of exposure to the Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 10

National Analyst Has Bengals Lower Than Expected in Latest AFC North Roster Rankings

The Bengals have finished 9-8 in back-to-back seasons, missing the playoffs in each of the past two years. Is this the year they'll get back to the postseason?

Cam Taylor-Britt News / ESPN / May 10

Bengals CB Cam Taylor-Britt ready to regain competitive fire

Taylor-Britt knows he needs to improve off last year's roller-coaster season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 10

PFF Names One Last Free-Agent Move Bengals Should Make in 2025 Offseason

Pro Football Focus writer Mason Cameron had one last move for each AFC team to make this offseason, including adding more offensive line juice in Cincinnati to protect Joe Burrow up the middle.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 10

Cause for Concern? Thoughts on Shemar Stewart and Demetrius Knight Jr. Not Participating in Bengals Rookie Minicamp

Shemar Stewart and Demetrius Knight Jr. didn't do any on-field drills during the Bengals' one-day rookie minicamp on Friday. Stewart and Knight were Cincinnati's top two picks in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / May 10

Much Ado About Nothing: Another Year, Another Bengals Draftee Contract Controversy

While the Cincinnati Bengals have not been on the receiving end of an Eli Manning-Los Angeles (San Diego) Chargers situation, it is well-known that the team does its rookie contracts a little differently.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / May 10

Can you guess this Bengals receiver in today’s in-5 trivia game?

B.J. Hill News / Cincy Jungle / May 10

Injury update on B.J. Hill as he sits out OTAs

The Bengals retained Hill with a lucrative payday this offseason. Cincinnati Bengals fans may have been concerned when they saw images circulating on Twitter of defensive tackle B.J.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Athlon Sports / May 10

Brash Rookie CB Calls Out Bengals Star Wide Receiver Ja'Marr Chase

Young players entering the NFL always have something to prove, but some take that to another level right from the jump. Atlanta Falcons cornerback Cobee Bryant, an undrafted rookie out of the University of Kansas, in his most recent interview took aim at the very top of the league before ever playing a single snap.

Cincinnati Bengals News / The Spun / May 9

NFL First-Round Pick Refusing To Practice At Rookie Minicamp

The Cincinnati Bengals kicked off rookie minicamp this Friday without their first-round pick from this year's draft. With the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Bengals selected Texas A&M defensive end Shemar Stewart.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 9

'That Sucked' - Shemar Stewart Highlights Pilates Discovery Following Bengals' Rookie Minicamp

Shemar Stewart didn't participate in Friday's rookie minicamp with the Bengals, but he was all smiles with the media following the session. He was notably happy about an exercise addition in the past week: Pilates.

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Zac Taylor News / A to Z Sports / May 9

Bengals HC Zac Taylor looks on the bright side discussing veteran starter's injury, provides possible timetable for return

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill showed up to voluntary workouts this week with a walking boot covering his left foot. Hill is not going to be practicing for the time being, more specifically, perhaps for the rest of the month of May. Head coach Zac Taylor doesn't expect his starting 3-technique to be out for very long.

Trey Hendrickson News / Athlon Sports / May 9

Bengals Trey Hendrickson Update Includes Trade Hint

Earlier in the offseason, star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson requested that the Cincinnati Bengals grant him the opportunity to seek a trade package, to which general manager Duke Tobin obliged.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 9

Bengals may have entered another contract waiting game after AFC team broke noteworthy precedent

The Cincinnati Bengals managed to sign four of their six NFL Draft picks prior to Friday morning's rookie minicamp. The two left unsigned are waiting their turn, and as a result, will watch from the sideline.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 9

Shemar Stewart and Demetrius Knight Jr. Didn't Participate in Bengals Rookie Minicamp

The Bengals held rookie minicamp on Friday. Four of their six draft picks participated in on-field drills. First round pick Shemar Stewart and second round pick Demetrius Knight Jr.

Trey Hendrickson News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Bengals Trade Trey Hendrickson Rumored with Coach Connection

The Cincinnati Bengals' cap space situation has felt more like quicksand than a white-sand beach so far this offseason. Re-signing star receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to mega contracts take up a lot of the space Cincinnati is trying to create for edge rusher Trey Hendrickson.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / May 8

Bengals' biggest roster hole makes 2025 NFL Draft look even worse

The Cincinnati Bengals didn't earn very many rave reviews for their performance in the 2025 NFL Draft. While they did draft premium defensive players like pass rusher Shemar Stewart and linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 9