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Cashius Howell Reciprocates Boye Mafe's Love: 'Glad That He Was Able to Eat'

Boye Mafe notched his fourth sack of the season as the Cincinnati Bengals handed the Baltimore Ravens a 35-13 rout. But the veteran pass rusher was more interested in talking about rookie defensive end Cashius Howell, who had just closed out the fourth quarter by dropping Tyler Huntley for the first sack of his NFL career.

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Will the Bengals Trade Shemar Stewart? Cashius Howell's Rise Leaves Him Buried

Cincinnati Bengals fans have watched a first-round pick all but disappear from the defensive line rotation, and the rest of the league has noticed. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Wednesday that a few teams are tracking edge rusher Shemar Stewart ahead of the Nov.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 17

AFC Notes: Cameron Heyward, Cashius Howell, Bengals, Ravens, Steelers

Bengals DE Cashius Howell is in his rookie season after being a second-round pick in this year’s draft out of Texas A&M. When reflecting on dropping to No.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 14

AFC Notes: Deshaun Watson, Cashius Howell, Bengals, Browns, Steelers

Bengals DE Cashius Howell is five games into his rookie season after being a second-round pick out of Texas A&M. Howell said his first impression of the NFL is that it requires a lot of film study to understand their complex schemes. “First impressions in the league, obviously, the talent has increased a major bit, and schemes.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 14

Latest 2026 NFL Draft Class Ranking Leaves a Lot to Be Desired for Bengals

The start of the 2026 season has not gone the way the Cincinnati Bengals had hoped. After a 2-0 start, the Bengals dropped two straight games before their meeting with the Miami Dolphins in Week 5.

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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 / Athlon Sports / October 12

Bengals’ C+ Draft Class Is a Cashius Howell Show Until the Rest of the Seven Picks Arrive

When you check in on the Cincinnati Bengals’ rookie crop five weeks into the season, you really only see one guy actually making noise on the field. That’s Cashius Howell.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Dane Brugler Puts Four Rookie Edge Rushers Ahead of Bengals Second-Rounder Cashius Howell

Cashius Howell was drafted to help the Cincinnati Bengals replace Trey Hendrickson’s production, and a month into his rookie season he is still looking for his first sack.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 4

3 Bengals Players Who Must Step Up to Beat the Jaguars

The Cincinnati Bengals are coming off an embarrassing loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cincinnati realistically should have rolled over the Steelers, but the Steelers dragged them into a dog fight and the Bengals came out on the losing end.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / September 28

Cashius Howell Is Forcing the Cincinnati Bengals to Change Their Defensive Rotation

While the Cincinnati Bengals left Pittsburgh with their first loss of the season and now clear mistakes they have to correct, the positive is their defensive cornerstone of the future continues to emerge.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 17

AFC Notes: Joey Porter Jr., Baker Mayfield, Bengals, Browns, Steelers

Bengals DE Cashius Howell enters his rookie season after being a second-round pick in this year’s draft. Howell reflected on his path to the NFL, saying the transition from Bowling Green to Texas A&M was more difficult than getting to the league.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 16

AFC Notes: Deshaun Watson, Cashius Howell, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals DE Cashius Howell enters his rookie season after being a second-round pick in this year’s draft. Cincinnati DE Shemar Stewart was Howell’s teammate in 2024 at Texas A&M and said the rookie must prepare for a long NFL season. “It’s a long year,” Stewart said, via Ben Baby of ESPN.

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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 / TWSN / September 12

What to Expect From Cashius Howell in His Cincinnati Bengals Debut

Week 1 will be the first time for the Cincinnati Bengals to unveil their rebuilt defense to the NFL as they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While the veteran defensive additions will gain attention, it is rookie edge rusher Cashius Howell who may be the most intriguing.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Why Bengals Rookie Cashius Howell Didn't Play Against Bears

The Cincinnati Bengals came away with a 27-9 win in their Week 2 preseason matchup against the Chicago Bears. The Bengals’ first-team players didn’t see the field, as the team rolled out an all-backup roster, including notable rookies like Colbie Young and Tacario Davis, who got a taste of NFL action last night.

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Zac Taylor Details Cashius Howell Absence, Swing Tackle Battle Following Bears Preseason Clash

The Bengals don't have another injury to monitor on defense as training camp rips into the back-half sessions. Rookie defensive end Cashius Howell limped

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 22

Cincinnati Bengals hoping a NFL Draft pipeline will finally give the team long-term stability at an important position

The Cincinnati Bengals are searching for its future on the EDGE. They’re hoping two players from similar backgrounds fill that void. The Cincinnati Bengals went back to the Texas A&M well for edge rushing talent in consecutive drafts, selecting Shemar Stewart and then Cashius Howell in the second round the following year in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 21

Cashius Howell Praises Bengals Defense After Strong Finish vs Bears in Joint Practice

Cincinnati Bengals rookie defensive end Cashius Howell has seen plenty of growth in Cincinnati's defense throughout training camp. Thursday's joint practice against the Chicago Bears was another example of that growth.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 16

This Young Bengals Player Might Be SEVERELY Underrated

This season's rookie class is loaded with top end talent, but it also has a lot of depth throughout the class. The Cincinnati Bengals didn't have a first round pick after trading for Dexter Lawrence, but they used their second round pick on edge rusher Cashius Howell, who's set to be a staple of their defense this season.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 14

AFC Notes: Cashius Howell, Ethan Pocic, Ja’Kobi Lane, Bengals, Ravens

Bengals second-round DE Cashius Howell has made a strong first impression so far during training camp. Howell slid to the second round because of questions about his lack of arm length and being undersized.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 12

'Pretty Big' - Cashius Howell Ready to Play in First NFL Game Opportunity

Cashius Howell is eager to play in his first NFL game on Thursday night. The rookie Bengals edge rusher is splashing in training camp all over the place but sat out the most recent practice with an unknown injury ding.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 11

Bengals Talent Projected to Make NFL All-Rookie Team Ahead of 2026 Season

The Bengals may have a dark horse All-Rookie candidate on their defense. NFL.com's Gennaro Filice released his full All-Rookie team projections for the 2026 season, and Cashius Howell was one of his first-team edge rusher picks.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 7

'He's Gonna Be a Dog in This League' - Bengals Teammates, Coaches Impressed By Cashius Howell's Early Showing

The details are vivid and hazy at the same time. Three years ago, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy arrived at his first training camp, toting all the pressure and expectations that come with being a top pick.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 2

Bengals Player Profile: Cashius Howell’s very first training camp should now be even busier for him

Cincinnati Bengals EDGE Cashius Howell is going to get even more practice and preseason reps leading up to the season with Shemar Stewart on the mend. Howell should firmly be in the top four of the rotation when Week 1 rolls around.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / July 29

Cashius Howell's Rookie Season With the Cincinnati Bengals Just Took An Unexpected Turn

The Cincinnati Bengals' revamped pass rush is already facing their first significant test of the 2026 NFL season. On the first day of training camp, defensive end Shemar Stewart suffered a left leg injury during the open practice and had to be carted from the field.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / June 16

Cashius Howell’s historic rookie contract with the Bengals gives him the green light to finalize a major life goal

Cincinnati Bengals rookie defensive end Cashius Howell became the first player drafted outside the first round to sign a fully guaranteed rookie contract in team history.