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Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / September 23
Boye Mafe and Cashius Howell Are Proving the Bengals Finally Fixed Their Pass Rush
The Cincinnati Bengals spent their offseason trying to replace Trey Hendrickson’s pass rush by committee. Two games in, Boye Mafe and rookie Cashius Howell are the clearest proof that the plan is working.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 16
'Wingman Mentality' - Marquee Free Agent Boye Mafe Spearheading Bengals Defensive Change
Boye Mafe had a huge Bengals debut this past weekend, and he loves being a "wingman" to help the whole defense lift off together. There were a lot of missed tackles for the team, as one of the five highest-missed-tackle-rate defenses in the league, but that can come with the territory when trying to punch out the ball as much as they did.
NFL News / PewterReport.com / September 10
Bucs at Bengals: Pewter Preview For Week 1
Bucs football will make its long-awaited return Sunday afternoon. Fresh off signing quarterback Baker Mayfield to a big-money contract extension through 2029 and solving one of the offseason’s biggest hangups, Tampa Bay will get the 2026 season going in Cincinnati against Joe Burrow and the Bengals.
The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz
In NFL history, a quarterback has rushed for eight or more touchdowns in a season 38 times. How many of the 38 can you name in five minutes?
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / August 21
Dalton Risner sends warning to NFL about Bengals defense
According to Risner, Cincinnati may now feature enough talent on defense to finally help Burrow notch the one win that has eluded him since the signal-caller entered the league as the first overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft.
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20
Three NFL quarterbacks primed to deliver their best seasons yet
Not every career year comes with career-high passing totals. For these three NFL quarterbacks, 2026 could be defined by winning more games, correcting old problems and finally receiving a little help from the rest of the roster.
Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / August 9
Boye Mafe's Impact on the Cincinnati Bengals Defensive Line is Going Beyond the Field
When the Cincinnati Bengals went on to sign Boye Mafe this offseason, they did so initially with the thought that he could help strengthen the pass rush with the departures of Trey Hendrickson and Joseph Ossai in free agency.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / August 1
Boye Mafe Sends Strong Message About Cincinnati Bengals Super Bowl Expectations
The Cincinnati Bengals have missed the playoffs for three consecutive years, and they are making it clear that, entering 2026, they intend to break that trend.
Seattle Seahawks News / TWSN / July 31
Madden 27 Has Completely Disrespected the Seattle Seahawks Defense
With the release of Madden 27 getting closer, player and team ratings are starting to drop. With this, these ratings are always bound to generate controversy and plenty of discussion. One of the rankings that is going to cause quite the stir surrounds the Seattle Seahawks' defense.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / July 27
Boye Mafe is Facing More Pressure Than Any Other Cincinnati Bengals Defensive Addition
Ahead of the 2026 NFL season, the Cincinnati Bengals went on to completely reshape their defense this offseason. They added Dexter Lawrence, who will be an elite presence in the middle of the defensive line.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / July 14
Bengals' Joe Burrow has no more excuses entering 2026 season
Every great quarterback eventually reaches the same point in his career. The debate stops being about what the front office failed to do and starts becoming about results.
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 / Yardbarker / June 26
Former Bengals All-Pro calls Joe Burrow out amid rumors about uncertain future
As recently as earlier this week, a new update suggested that Burrow could question how long he "will want to" stay put if Cincinnati misses the playoffs for a fourth straight year.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 28
'That's Gonna Take Us So Far' - Boye Mafe Highlights Work Ethic Tendencies For Bengals During 2026 Offseason
Boye Mafe is loving what he's seeing from the Bengals offseason work ethic so far. The newly-signed edge rusher chatted with WLWT's Jaron May at his locker on Tuesday.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 28
Top defensive position battles during NFL offseason: Seahawks, Giants DBs, Bucs LBs and more
By Monday, all 32 NFL teams will have begun organized team activities. Mandatory minicamps follow soon thereafter.
NFL News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / May 27
Report Links Bengals to $76.4M Super Bowl Champion Despite Having Answers on Roster
The Cincinnati Bengals and Joe Burrow are pushing hard for a Super Bowl run in 2026, especially after adding Dexter Lawrence (DT), Bryan Cook (S), and Boye Mafe (LB) this offseason.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 26
Film Doesn’t Lie: What Boye Mafe Really Brings to Bengals Defense
The Bengals knew that they needed to find some defensive line help this offseason. They found help by signing defensive end Boye Mafe to a 3-year, $60 million contract.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / March 21
Bengals Eyed Multiple Free Agent Pass Rush Additions
The Bengals were among the teams to make a pass rush addition early in free agency. Boye Mafe was added on a three-year, $60MM deal after playing out his rookie contract in Seattle.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 12
Boye Mafe Officially Signs Cincinnati Bengals Contract
The Bengals introduced Boye Mafe as one of the marquee free agent signings in week one of free agency. Mafe signed his three-year, $60 million contract with the team on Thursday.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 12
Five best value signings of NFL free agency: Why Steelers got a steal at running back
NFL teams have had money to burn at the start of free agency. While some have splurged, here are our five favorite value signings of the 2026 league year so far.
Seattle Seahawks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 18
Patriots Had Trade Interest In Seahawks OLB Boye Mafe Last Season
Back in November, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer mentioned the Patriots checked in with the Seahawks about a trade for OLB Boye Mafe as they explored
NFL News / Yardbarker / February 13
Five under-the-radar NFL free agents in 2026
The 2026 NFL free agency period is shaping up to be intriguing, with big names like George Pickens, Trey Hendrickson, and Breece Hall. The real value often lies in the under-the-radar players. Here are five who could prove to be game-changers.
Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / November 9
Seattle Seahawks came very close to trading Boye Mafe to AFC heavyweight at deadline
Just a couple days before the NFL trade deadline, we learned that the Seattle Seahawks were taking calls not only on cornerback Riq Woolen, but outside linebacker Boye Mafe, as well.
Seattle Seahawks News / Pro Football Rumors / October 30
Seahawks unlikely to retain Boye Mafe
After a quiet start to the season from Boye Mafe, the Seahawks fourth-year edge rusher seems likely to leave Seattle this offseason. Mafe was the No. 40 overall pick in the 2022 draft and started three games as a rookie.
Seattle Seahawks News / Pro Football Rumors / July 10, 2025
Seahawks not working on an extension with linebacker
The 2022 second-round pick, is entering the final year of his rookie contract. He broke out in 2023 with 9.0 sacks and 25 pressures, but could not quite match that pace last seasons under new head coach Mike Macdonald.
Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / June 15, 2025
Boye Mafe explains how the Seahawks defense turned the corner last season
At their peak the Seattle Seahawks not only defined defensive excellence in the NFL, they influenced the way half the defenses around the league approached the game.
Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / June 10, 2024
Will Seattle Seahawks EDGE Boye Mafe Become Elite Pass Rusher in 2024?
Seattle Seahawks edge rusher Boye Mafe made a huge leap in productivity last year in his second NFL season, and the 2022 second-round pick is now one of the top returning players on a revamped defense.
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