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The Bengals' injuries are piling up during what's tracking to be one of the worst home losses this decade. A bunch of players are hurt during this 24-0 beatdown by Baltimore, including DT Kris Jenkins Jr.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 26

Bengals defensive tackle Kris Jenkins Jr. reveals he received an offseason boost from the other notable member of his family

Kris Jenkins Jr. is one of many young players the Cincinnati Bengals are counting on this season. The former second-round pick from the 2024 NFL Draft knew he would be relied on more this season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Total Apex Sports / August 22

Cincinnati Bengals DC Al Golden Has Surprise Pick For Training Camp MVP

When Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden was asked to identify the standout performer of training camp, his answer caught many by surprise.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 7

Bengals Defender Named Among 20 Most Important Second-Year Players

A big leap from any player across the Bengals' trenches will present a major boost to one of the league's worst defenses last season. Kris Jenkins is a candidate for that growth, entering his second season at defensive tackle with the team.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 24

Bengals DT Kris Jenkins Addresses National Outlook on Team's Defense

Kris Jenkins is entering a big second season along the Bengals' defensive line. The 2024 second-round pick spoke with FOX 19's Jeremy Rauch on Thursday about how much the Bengals defense has to prove over the next few months.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / Pro Football Rumors / July 19

Bengals agree to rookie deal with second-round LB

The Bengals have reached an agreement with second-round pick Demetrius Knight on a four-year rookie contract, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. The deal comes on the day that the team’s rookies are due to report to Cincinnati for training camp.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / July 7

Cincinnati Bengals Player Profile: Kris Jenkins

The Cincinnati Bengals double-dipped at defensive tackle in 2024 with the selection of Kris Jenkins Jr. and McKinnley Jackson in rounds two and three, respectively.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / June 9

Bengals 2025 Roster Breakdown: Kris Jenkins Jr. needs the biggest second year leap in Cincinnati

Bengals roster breakdown is back! During the 99 days leading up to Cincinnati's regular season opener against the Cleveland Browns, the player with the matching jersey number as days remaining will become the day's highlighted player.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 11

Six Players Cincinnati Bengals Should Target Following Day One of Free Agency

The Cincinnati Bengals came to an agreement with five players after the negotiating window opened on Monday, but there's more work to do. Here are five players they should target in free agency: Teven Jenkins, G, Chicago Bears The Bengals need to add two guards and Jenkins should be at the top of their list.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 14

List of 2025 NFL Scouting Combine invites implores Bengals to attack their biggest need like they did last year

Two of the Cincinnati Bengals' first four picks in last year's NFL Draft were spent on defensive tackles. Kris Jenkins Jr. and McKinnley Jackson aren't

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 26

'It's A Great Feeling' - Kris Jenkins All Smiles After Most Productive NFL Day Yet Against Browns

Kris Jenkins just had his most productive day in a Bengals uniform and he's excited to bottle that defensive momentum into the biggest game of the season against Denver.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 19

Cincinnati Bengals Film Breakdown: The Good, Bad and Ugly From Kris Jenkins' Rookie Season

The Bengals took Kris Jenkins Jr. with their second round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Now that he has played 12 games, there’s plenty of snaps to review.

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NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / September 21, 2024

Cincinnati Bengals Rookie Expected to Make First NFL Start in Critical Week 3 Matchup with Washington Commanders

After two weeks of the 2024 NFL season, it is painfully apparent that the depth at the defensive tackle position is nonexistent for the Cincinnati Bengals. After starting the season without their two rookies, the team has essentially been limited to three-technique tackles B.J.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 17, 2024

Watch: Former Michigan DT Kris Jenkins records first NFL sack

Former Michigan football defensive lineman Kris Jenkins Jr. became a second-round draft pick by the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2024 NFL Draft. The Bengals were needing some help on the inside of their defensive line and drafted the Michigan run stuffer.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / June 13, 2024

Bengals sign second-round rookie DT

He was selected with the 49th pick, making him one of several interior defenders who heard their names called during the beginning of Day 2.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 3, 2024

Kris Jenkins Blown Away By Bengals Facilities: 'The Technology is Lit'

Bengals rookie Kris Jenkins has made it clear that he's ecstatic to be in Cincinnati. The Bengals took Jenkins with the 49th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Kris Jenkins rookie contract figures with Cincinnati Bengals revealed after NFL Draft

Following Kris Jenkins‘ No. 49 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, his rookie contract numbers have been revealed. According to Spotrac, the former Wolverines star will sign a four-year rookie deal worth approximately $7.702 million.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 22, 2024

Ranking NFL bloodline prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft

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College Football News / 5 GOATs / April 18, 2024

Kris Jenkins hoping to follow in father’s footsteps as NFL Draft approaches

Growing up, Kris Jenkins saw what NFL success looked like. His father, Kris Jenkins Sr., was an All-Pro with the Carolina Panthers and made four Pro Bowls with the Panthers and New York Jets.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / March 7, 2024

Kris Jenkins shouts out his mom, reveals pre-NFL Combine message from his dad

Kris Jenkins plays for more than himself. Before the Michigan defensive lineman took the field at the NFL Scouting Combine, he talked to his dad on the phone.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 6, 2024

Way-too-early Cleveland Browns 2024 NFL Draft preview

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Michigan Wolverines News / Blue By Ninety / March 1, 2024

Michigan football star Kris Jenkins cashes in at NFL combine

Former Michigan football standout Kris Jenkins made the “freaks” list for a reason and he made himself some money at the NFL combine on Thursday. More and more players are deciding to skip workouts at the NFL combine or they are skipping the combine altogether.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / February 28, 2024

2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kris Jenkins

Kris Jenkins NFL Draft Overview Position: Defensive Lineman Height: 6’3 (Unofficial) Weight: 305 lbs (Unofficial) Age: 22 years old School: Michigan Wolverines The Michigan Wolverines are the 2023 and 2024 NCAA football playoff champions.

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / February 13, 2024

National champion Michigan makes NFL combine history

Jim Harbaugh boldly stated he believed the Wolverines would break Georgia’s record of 15 players taken in a single NFL Draft. He just may be proved right.

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College Football News / 5 GOATs / January 12, 2024

Michigan DL Kris Jenkins declares for 2024 NFL Draft

Michigan defensive lineman Kris Jenkins has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Jenkins spent four seasons with the Wolverines, making 44 appearances and 32 starts.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30, 2023