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Bengals Bolster Defensive Line By Signing Former Pro Bowler

The Bengals are signing defensive tackle Jonathan Allen to a two-year contract, league sources confirm. Jordan Schultz is reporting that the deal is for two-years, $28 million.

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Report: Cincinnati Bengals to sign Pro Bowl DT Jonathan Allen

The Cincinnati Bengals are signing two-time Pro Bowl DT Jonathan Allen, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported Thursday afternoon. It is a two-year deal, worth a max of $28 million with incentives.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 12

How Joe Burrow Boosted New Bengals Safety Bryan Cook's Career When the Cincinnati Native Was a Struggling Rookie

CINCINNATI – Cincinnati native Bryan Cook sort of remembers the first Bengals game he attended at then-Paul Brown Stadium, but beyond it being cold and snowing, he isn’t sure who they played or who won.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 12

Bengals Have Perfect Opportunity to Fix Key Weakness With Veteran Free Agent

The Cincinnati Bengals made two big moves to begin their offseason by signing edge rusher Boye Mafe to bolster their pass rush and Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook.

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In Super Bowl history, a player has topped the century mark in rushing yards just 23 times. How many can you name in five minutes?

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Bryan Cook News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 12

Fresh Cincinnati Bengals Addition Bryan Cook Officially Signs New Contract

The Bengals officially introduced Bryan Cook to the media on Thursday to boost the safety position on Al Golden's defense. Cook, 26, joins the team as one of the surest tacklers in the NFL after signing a three-year, $40.25 million contract to return to his hometown.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Gridiron Heroics / March 12

Cincinnati Bengals Give 4x-Pro Bowler a Big Extension

The Cincinnati Bengals had their best offensive line in Joe Burrow’s NFL career in 2025, with multiple bright spots, including Amarius Mims and Dylan Fairchild.

Orlando Brown News / Field Level Media / March 12

Bengals OT Orlando Brown Jr., sans agent, confirms 2-year extension

Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. represents himself in negotiations, and he confirmed another successful deal completed to stay in Cincinnati on a two-year contract extension.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / March 12

Why Bengals didn't hold onto Trey Hendrickson before Ravens deal

Why were the Bengals comfortable letting Hendrickson walk away?

Failed Ravens trade reportedly costing Maxx Crosby millions of dollars

Agents blast NFL for abandoned trade involving Ravens, Raiders' Maxx Crosby

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta's comments on failed Maxx Crosby trade disappoint

The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

Orlando Brown News / Pro Football Rumors / March 12

Bengals Extend LT Orlando Brown Jr.

Orlando Brown Jr. is no longer in a contract year. Given a four-year deal in 2023, the former Super Bowl left tackle starter will now see his Bengals accord stretched for an additional season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 12

Top Free Agents the Bengals Could Still Target on Day 4

The Bengals have added to their defense, but they haven't done nearly enough during the first three days of the negotiating window. Cincinnati agreed to deals with Bryan Cook and Boye Mafe.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 12

Agents blast NFL for abandoned trade involving Ravens, Raiders' Maxx Crosby

Numerous general managers, executives and other members of the NFL community have ripped the Ravens for their handling of the Maxx Crosby situation.

Failed Ravens trade reportedly costing Maxx Crosby millions of dollars

Ravens already have a replacement in mind for Maxx Crosby

Ravens pivot from ditched Maxx Crosby trade with controversial Trey Hendrickson deal

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta's comments on failed Maxx Crosby trade disappoint

The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 12

New theory about Ravens pivoting from Maxx Crosby to Trey Hendrickson emerges

Speculation continues to surround the Ravens' intentions in the failed Crosby trade.

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta's comments on failed Maxx Crosby trade disappoint

Failed Ravens trade reportedly costing Maxx Crosby millions of dollars

The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 12

Cincinnati Bengals Miss Out on Another Veteran Defender, Options Waning

The Cincinnati Bengals came into this offseason with clear needs on defense. Their defense was one of the worst units in the entire league last season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 12

Failed Ravens trade reportedly costing Maxx Crosby millions of dollars

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has lost out on the chance to play for a Super Bowl contender and millions of dollars.

Ravens pivot from ditched Maxx Crosby trade with controversial Trey Hendrickson deal

NFL executives share theory for why Ravens backed out of trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby

Raiders reportedly prepared to make stunning Maxx Crosby move after Ravens back out of trade

More GMs, executives rip Ravens over backing out of trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby

Surgeon shares huge update on Raiders' Maxx Crosby after Ravens back out of trade

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / March 12

2026 NFL free-agency winners, losers: Trey Hendrickson finally gets what he wants, Eagles keep losing

The Eagles can't catch a break this offseason.

Eagles shouldn't panic because of free-agency losses

Could Patriots still trade for A.J. Brown after agreeing to sign Romeo Doubs?

Veteran safety Kevin Byard will bring key skill to Patriots defense

Cowboys solve their defensive tackle logjam problem with trade to NFC rival

Cowboys costing themselves financially with Brandon Aubrey 'waiting pattern'

Cincinnati Bengals News / NHANFL / March 11

Bengals Go All-In: Cincinnati Signs Super Bowl Champs Bryan Cook and Boye Mafe on Day 1

CINCINNATI — The Bengals didn’t wait for the market to settle. Minutes into the 2026 NFL free agency window, the front office aggressively upgraded a defense desperate for a revival.