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Why the Bengals Bucked a Trend and Weren’t Spooked by Newest Running Back’s Heavy Collegiate Workload

CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals haven’t selected a running back during the first two days of the draft since taking Joe Mixon in the second round in 2017.

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NFL Draft expert pulls no punches burying Bengals' 2025 draft class

NFL analyst Mike Renner has been one of the most popular football experts for Cincinnati Bengals fans over the past few years. The former Bachelorette contestant turned Pro Football Focus analyst now works for CBS Sports, giving his expertise on everything draft-related.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 1

Stat of the Jay: Which UDFAs in Bengals History Have the Most Games Played, Started?

CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals won’t make an official announcement on their 2025 undrafted college free agent class until the players arrive in town, pass a physical and sign their contracts ahead of the May 9 rookie camp.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / May 1

Bengals likely to release Germaine Pratt?

Throughout the offseason, Germaine Pratt has represented a cut candidate for the Bengals. The veteran linebacker remains in the fold for now, but that may soon change.

Tony Pollard News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NFL rushing leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL players with at least 3,000 rushing yards through the end of 2024 season?

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 1

PFF Names Bengals Linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. as Favorite 2025 Cincinnati Draft Pick

Pro Football Focus analyst Trevor Sikkema rattled off his favorite 2025 NFL Draft pick for each team this week. Cincinnati's second-round selection of Demetrius Knight Jr.

NFL News / Yardbarker

One offseason addition for each NFL team that should make fans excited

The offseason brings reason for excitement, even for the NFL's bottom feeders. Here's a look at one roster add every fanbase should be excited about heading into the 2025 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 1

One goal each Bengals NFL Draft pick can accomplish as rookies to make Cincinnati a better team in 2025

The story of the Cincinnati Bengals' 2025 NFL Draft class will not end after the 2025 season, but the first chapter can certainly be a positive one to look back on.

NFL Draft News

Chicago Bears criticized for potential NFL Draft reach

Patriots' Maye discusses why he approves of team's top pick

Patriots QB Drake Maye discusses why he approves of team's top draft pick

Executives address if Jaguars paid too much to draft Travis Hunter

Did Browns nearly draft Jaxson Dart over Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders?

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / May 1

Analyzing NFL.com’s draft grade for the Bengals

The Bengals got the lowest grade of all four AFC North teams. Draft grades are largely projections as to how a team’s draft picks will impact the teams that draft them and how their careers could play out in the NFL.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 1

'Back There All The Time' - NFL Executives Discuss Bengals' 2025 NFL Draft Class

The Athletic's Mike Sando canvassed NFL front offices this week for executive's thoughts on the 2025 NFL Draft. First-round pick Shemar Stewart got a split reaction from the higher-ups.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / May 1

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

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.

Joseph Ossai News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 1

'Understanding What Works For You' - Joseph Ossai Offers Key to Early Impact For Shemar Stewart, Bengals' Rookies

Local reporters met with players in the Bengals locker room on Monday and Joseph Ossai offered up his thoughts on how Shemar Stewart can impact the team as early as possible in his NFL tenure.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / May 1

Best guards available for the Bengals in free agency

If the Bengals are really looking to keep Joe Burrow upright in the pocket, there is still some work to be done. The 2025 NFL Draft is over, and the Cincinnati Bengals are six players deeper than they were before it began, but there are still some areas that could be improved.

NFL News / Stripe Hype / April 30

Bengals' Shemar Stewart pick almost became Detroit's boldest draft heist

With the 17th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals selected Texas A&M pass-rusher Shemar Stewart, who they hope can be a wrecking ball for them for the foreseeable future.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / April 30

Wednesday Discussion: Reacting to the Shemar Stewart selection

Now that we’ve all had some time to digest the pick, what are your thoughts on the Bengals’ first-round selection? Greetings, Bengals fans! Now that we’ve had a full week to digest the 2025 NFL Draft, we want to know your thoughts on the first-round selection of Texas A&M defensive end Shemar Stewart.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 30

Bengals Officially Exercise Dax Hill's Fifth-Year Option, Zac Taylor Reacts to Move

The Bengals officially exercised Dax Hill's fifth-year option on Wednesday morning. The 24-year-old was entering the final year of his contract. Now he's under contract through the 2026 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 30

Stat of the Jay: Looking At Bengals' 5th-Year Option History and How Much Extra Dax Hill Made With Position Switch

CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals announced they have picked up the fifth-year option for cornerback Dax Hill one day before the deadline to the make the decision.

Todd Mcshay News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 29

'One Of My Favorite Players In The Draft' - Todd McShay Praises Bengals' 2025 Selections

The Bengals 2025 draft class is getting graded the worst of any NFL team by consensus grades, but The Ringer's Todd McShay is optimistic about the group.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / April 29

Bengals just gave Dax Hill a shot to prove he's worth betting on

NFL teams have to decide by May 1 if they're going to exercise their fifth-year option on their first-round picks from the 2022 NFL Draft. For the Cincinnati Bengals, that means a decision needed to be made on Dax Hill, who the team spent the 31st pick on three years ago.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 29

Bengals makes 5th-year option decision on key secondary piece

The 2025 NFL Draft is now in the rearview mirror, and teams are starting to trim their roster. Many former draft picks and undrafted free agents are being released, while some players are being exercised ahead of the final year of their contract.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / April 29

Bengals land on important decision regarding the future of Dax Hill, and what comes next is anyone's guess

The Cincinnati Bengals are exercising the fifth-year option on cornerback Dax Hill's rookie contract. Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Cincinnati is choosing to keep Hill under contract through the 2026 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / April 29