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Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 10
Bengals Player Profile: Myles Murphy can make Cincinnati feel major regret after this season
The Bengals are going all-in on Murphy for this year. He’s starting opposite of free agent addition Boye Mafe, and they are counting on him having his best season yet.
Cincinnati Bengals News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / July 21
Bengals’ Myles Murphy enters now-or-never 2026 season with $20M on the line
The Cincinnati Bengals have made several changes to their defense this offseason. Now, edge rusher Myles Murphy is entering the final year of his rookie deal after the Bengals declined his fifth-year option.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / July 20
Latest On Bengals DE Myles Murphy
Earlier this offseason, the Bengals opted to decline Myles Murphy‘s fifth-year option. 2026 thus represents a potential walk year for the edge rusher. The spring saw Cincinnati make a number of investments along the defensive front, including most notably the trade acquisition of Dexter Lawrence.
The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 2
AFC Notes: Denzel Ward, Myles Murphy, Bengals, Browns, Ravens
Bengals DE Myles Murphy had five and a half sacks last season, and the team decided to decline his fifth-year option. However, he says he understands the business side and will use it as motivation in 2026.
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 / A to Z Sports / June 2
Bengals may’ve been given the solution to the new problem they’re facing thanks to reigning Super Bowl champions
The Cincinnati Bengals desire to keep defensive end Myles Murphy beyond the 2026 season. A recent contract extension conducted by the Seattle Seahawks may help the process.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 28
Bengals Defender Named Among Top Five Contract-Year Breakout Candidates
Myles Murphy has plenty of reason to bust out and make a big name for himself this fall. The contract-year pass rusher had his fifth-year option declined by the team this offseason, and FOX Sports promptly placed him among the top contract-year breakout candidates after the news.
Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 27
AFC Notes: Denzel Boston, Myles Murphy, Bengals, Browns, Steelers
Bengals DE Myles Murphy said recently acquired DT Dexter Lawrence has been “very motivating” since coming aboard, saying he asks a lot of questions in team meetings. “He asks a lot of questions.
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.
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 / Pro Football Rumors / May 26
Bengals Interested In Retaining DE Myles Murphy Beyond 2026
The Bengals recently declined to exercise Myles Murphy‘s fifth-year option. As a result, the pass rusher is a pending 2027 free agent. The chance of a departure on the open market will become a talking point, especially if Murphy delivers a strong showing in his fourth Cincinnati season.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / May 26
Myles Murphy echoes Joe Burrow about Bengals' offseason, opens up about having option declined
2026 will be a contract year for the 24-year-old Murphy.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 26
Pressure Mounting: Former Bengals First-Round Pick Entering ‘Make-or-Break’ Season
Myles Murphy is entering the most important season of his NFL career. NFL.com's Nick Shook recently named the Bengals' edge rusher one of the players facing a make-or-break 2026 season — and it's easy to see why.
NFL Writer Delivers Blunt Message About Bengals’ $12.5M 'Make-or-Break' Star
The Cincinnati Bengals are facing a tough financial reality with defensive end Myles Murphy. The team has officially declined his fifth-year contract option despite having a breakthrough season with 52 tackles and 5.5 sacks. NFL’s Nick Shook discussed how the issue might not be his performance on the field.
Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 24
NFL writer has a bleak message regarding Bengals’ prime make-or-break player for Cincinnati’s 2026 season
Everything’s on the table for Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy. NFL.com’s Nick Shook believes this all-important year will lead him to leaving the Queen City.
Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 6
Myles Murphy’s response to Bengals not picking up his fifth-year option shows what he’s all about
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy is taking the right approach after the team passed on exercising his fifth-year option. Murphy is set to become a free agent next year if Cincinnati can’t hammer home an extension.
Myles Murphy Breaks Silence on Future After Bengals Decline Fifth-Year Option
The Bengals declined their fifth-year option on edge rusher Myles Murphy last week. The option would've cost Cincinnati $14.465 million in 2027. Despite the decision, Murphy is hopeful that Cincinnati will remain his home for years to come.
Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 1
Bengals may have sealed Myles Murphy’s fate in an instant and there was nothing he could’ve done about it
The Cincinnati Bengals are not exercising defensive end Myles Murphy’s fifth-year option, and their second-round pick, Cashius Howell, may have contributed to the decision.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Field Level Media / April 30
Fifth-year options roundup: Bengals decline Myles Murphy
Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy remains in the plans for Cincinnati's rebuilt defense, but the franchise passed on the fifth-year option in his contract for the 2027 season.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 28
How Much Will Myles Murphy Make on 5th-Year Option and How Often Have Bengals Exercised It?
The Cincinnati Bengals have a decision looming on whether to exercise the fifth-year option on 2023 first-round pick Myles Murphy. The deadline for the decision is Friday, and Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin said during Monday’s news conference the team has yet to reach a decision.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 27
Bengals Face Big Decision With Myles Murphy, Fifth-Year Option Salary Set
The Bengals have a big decision to make in the coming months. Former first round pick Myles Murphy is entering his fourth season, which means they need to decide whether or not they should pick up his fifth-year option.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / April 11, 2025
Myles Murphy reveals major offseason sacrifice he's made in the name of improvement
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy is projected to have a much larger role in 2025 following the retirement of Sam Hubbard and the potential departure of Trey Hendrickson.
Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 4, 2024
Bengals Activate DE Myles Murphy, Make Two Other Moves
The Cincinnati Bengals announced they activated DE Myles Murphy and DT McKinnley Jackson from injured reserve and waived DT Zach Carter in a corresponding
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / August 21, 2024
Bengals former first-round pick avoids major injury, considered week-to-week
The Bengals seem to have some luck after avoiding a major injury to their defense.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / May 15, 2024
Bengals former first-round pick gives hard truth about rookie season
The edge-rusher finished his rookie year with just 20 tackles and three sacks.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / November 14, 2023
Why it's finally time for Bengals first-round pick to shine
The Bengals 2023 draft class has been somewhat quiet halfway through the season, but the time has finally come for one of their promising rookies to establish himself as a key piece for the future.
Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / April 28, 2023
Bengals draft 'freakish' edge-rusher with pick No. 28
It only took the Bengals about a minute to turn in their first-round pick selection on night one, adding another quarterback hunter to their defense.
Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / April 3, 2023
Ravens land 'freak' defender in latest mock draft
The Ravens may be the team with the most questions surrounding what its roster will look like in 2023.
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