Pro Football Focus writer Bradley Locker broke down the best and worst 2025 free-agent signings by NFL teams this week, and two players clearly stood out for the Bengals.
The Bengals have plenty of needs to address this offseason, including the right guard position. Veteran Dalton Risner is set to hit free agency. He brought stability to the right side of the offensive line with Amarius Mims lining up at tackle.
The Bengals desperately need to add to their team this offseason. They have a plethora of weaknesses on defense and a few clear needs on offense. From re-signing Dalton Risner to adding to a defense that needs help on all three levels, Cincinnati's front office has plenty of work to do.
Bengals fans are eager to get pending free agent guard Dalton Risner locked in on a new contract ahead of the free agency period opening in March, and Bengals.com's Geoff Hobson is optimistic it will get done.
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The Bengals offensive line was a bright spot during the 2025 season. Second-year right tackle Amarius Mims is hoping the organization re-signs guard Dalton Risner.
Dalton Risner originally signed with the Cincinnati Bengals just two weeks before the 2025 regular season began. He would like to sign his next contract with the team before the 2026 league year begins.
Dalton Risner clearly doesn't want to test the free agency waters this spring. ESPN's Ben Baby caught up with him in the Bengals locker room this week and asked Risner what his New Year's resolution is.
Signing and then starting Dalton Risner at right guard has been a success for the Cincinnati Bengals. Risner joined the Bengals right before the regular season began as a final depth piece for their offensive line, but he ended up starting in four of their first seven games as well.
CINCINNATI – The defining throw in Joe Burrow’s return – the one Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher called “the play of the game” – was his blitz-beating, precision-placed, 29-yard touchdown pass to Andrei Iosivas in the 32-14 win against Baltimore.
CINCINNATI — The Bengals could be making a change to their starting lineup ahead of Monday night's primetime matchup with the Broncos. Rookie Jalen Rivers may start at right guard after playing 23 snaps in Week 3 against the Vikings.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
For some reason, the Cincinnati Bengals' fan base was curiously interested in the signing of guard Dalton Risner ahead of the start of the regular season. What we should have been more concerned with is why he was available so late in the proceedings to begin with.
According to Jordan Schultz, the Bengals are signing veteran G Dalton Risner to a contract on Wednesday. Risner worked out for the Bengals and Seahawks in recent weeks.
Right when the Seattle Seahawks were thought to be close to deciding on a starting offensive line, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported on Tuesday that the team is hosting former Minnesota Vikings veteran guard Dalton Risner for a visit.
According to Jeremy Fowler, the Seahawks are hosting veteran G Dalton Risner for a visit. Fowler also reports Risner is considering a visit with the Steelers. Risner also worked out for the Bengals on Tuesday.
Jordan Schultz reports the Bengals are hosting former Vikings G Dalton Risner for a free agent visit on Tuesday. The Bengals were listed as a potential suitor earlier this offseason, along with the Broncos. Risner, 30, is a former second-round pick by the Broncos in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Kansas State.
Former Vikings G Dalton Risner remains a free agent but doesn’t expect it to stay that way much longer. Risner revealed he’s in talks with multiple teams, including the Vikings, but ackownledged the uncertainty in his potential role in Minnesota after they signed G Will Fries who will likely slot in to the RG spot Risner occupied.
The writing is on the wall for Minnesota Vikings guard Dalton Risner. A late signing to the team the past two seasons as Minnesota struggled to develop capable guards, Risner has not been a necessity to the Vikings.
The Minnesota Vikings just suffered their first loss of the season. It took six tries for someone to finally beat them, and the Detroit Lions are no joke, which is a testament to the quality of this 2024 club.
The Vikings opened veteran guard Dalton Risner's 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve on Monday, allowing him to practice with his teammates for the first time since training camp.
Dalton Risner has logged two extensive stays in free agency since his rookie contract expired. For a second straight year, it will be the Vikings who end that period.
The Minnesota Vikings have had quite the offseason. But one thing that stands out on their current roster is lack of answers on the interior offensive line.
The Green Bay Packers are keenly aware of the importance of shoring up their offensive line to support QB Jordan Love’s progression, evident in their strategic move during last weekend’s NFL draft.