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NFL News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / June 30
Bengals haven’t given up on puzzling $5M veteran despite concerning 2025 collapse
The Cincinnati Bengals brought in Oren Burks last offseason, hoping his playoff experience with the Philadelphia Eagles would strengthen their linebacker unit.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 11
Bengals Top Remaining 2026 Free Agent Linebacker Options On Free Agency Day Three
The Bengals need to add linebacker help in free agency this week or beyond, and the choices are not plentiful anymore. Cincinnati is down to veteran options in the linebacker market after fielding arguably the worst linebacker play in the NFL last season.
Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 21, 2025
Al Golden explains why Bengals' starting defense featured a surprise lineup change during final training camp practice
The Cincinnati Bengals have officially wrapped up training camp and all that's left is Saturday's preseason finale against the Indianapolis Colts. Cincinnati won't play its starting offense nor defense against Indianapolis in Paycor Stadium, but if the ones were out there, you could probably still expect to see rookie Demetrius Knight Jr.
The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz
How many of the active NFL players with at least 400 catches in their career can you name in five minutes?
Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / July 27, 2025
Bengals 2025 Roster Breakdown: Oren Burks bringing big game experience to third defense in as many years
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.
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.
South Carolina Gamecocks News / Pro Football Rumors / July 19, 2025
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 / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 7, 2025
NFL Draft Film Breakdown: What Demetrius Knight Jr. Brings to Cincinnati Bengals' Defense
The Bengals front office understood that they needed more linebackers to run Al Golden’s 4-3 base/4-2 nickel defense. Especially because it seems as if Germaine Pratt’s time in Cincinnati has come to an end.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / May 1, 2025
Bengals likely to release Germaine Pratt?
Throughout the offseason, Germaine Pratt has represented a cut candidate for the Bengals. The veteran linebacker remains in the fold for now, but that may soon change.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / April 16, 2025
Bengals announce new numbers for free agents, returning players
There will be some new faces -- and new numbers -- out on the field for the Cincinnati Bengals next season. The Bengals added several new players in free agency so far this offseason, including running back Samaje Perine, linebacker Oren Burks and defensive tackle T.J.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / April 9, 2025
Bengals 'most important' offseason loss is a player that they won't miss
The Cincinnati Bengals added some new faces in free agency this offseason, as guys like TJ Slaton and Oren Burks will be donning the black-and-orange for the first time next season.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / March 28, 2025
Pro Football Focus identifies Bengals' free-agent signing with the most upside
Outside of re-signing many of their own players, the Cincinnati Bengals have been relatively quiet in free agency to this point. One particular move, though, was applauded by Pro Football Focus.
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 / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 27, 2025
PFF Names Oren Burks as Bengals Highest Upside 2025 Free Agent Addition
Pro Football Focus broke down each NFL team's free-agent signing with the most upside and Cincinnati's Oren Burks got the crown in the Queen City. Burks just signed a two-year, $5 million deal after winning the Super Bowl with Philadelphia.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 20, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals Film Breakdown: What T.J. Slaton and Oren Burks Add to Defense
The Bengals made a small splash to open free agency with the signings of two defenders: T.J. Slaton and Oren Burks. Slaton is a nose tackle coming from Green Bay and Burks is a linebacker that played for Philadelphia during their championship run.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Field Level Media / March 17, 2025
NFL transactions roundup: Bengals sign LB Oren Burks
The Bengals signed linebacker Oren Burks to a two-year contract on Monday. Financial terms were not revealed. A third-round draft pick by Green Bay in 2018, he spent four seasons with the Packers, two with the 49ers and one with the Super Bowl champion Eagles.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 16, 2025
Key Stat Shows How Valuable New Bengals Linebacker Oren Burks Could be in Al Golden's Defense
The Bengals are signing veteran linebacker Oren Burks to a two-year, $5 million contract. Burks slides into a key role for Cincinnati—both on defense and special teams.
NFL News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / March 11, 2025
Former Commodore Headed to Cincinnati After Winning Super Bowl LIX
Former Vanderbilt linebacker Oren Burks has played in the last two Super Bowls for two different teams. If plays in Super Bowl LX next year, he’ll do with a third different team.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 10, 2025
Bengals to sign RB Samaje Perine, LB Oren Burks
The Bengals are reuniting with a familiar face.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / March 10, 2025
Eagles Lose Super Bowl-Starting Linebacker To Bengals
The Eagles never missed a beat when Oren Burks had to step in for Nakobe Dean early in Philly’s run to the Super Bowl LIX championship. Now, they must figure out how to replace such quality linebacker depth after Burks agreed to a free-agent deal with the Cincinnati Bengals.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 7, 2025
Under-the-radar free agents coming out of NFC East
Thanks to strong performances in Super Bowl LIX, players like Philadelphia’s Josh Sweat and Milton Williams are about to receive big contracts when free agency begins on March 12. But there are plenty of lesser-known talents in the NFC East.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / February 21, 2025
Five underrated free agents to watch on the Philadelphia Eagles
These lesser-known players were critical to the team’s success last season.
NFL News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / February 1, 2025
Commodores in the NFL: Oren Burks Poised to Start in Another Super Bowl
How's this for strange-but-true? When the the Kansas City Chiefs take their first offensive snaps in Super Bowl LIX next week, they could be facing the same middle linebacker as the last Super Bowl, albeit on a different team and in both situations he was filling in for a standout starter.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 26, 2025
NFC Championship takeaways: Eagles dominate on the ground, take advantage of turnover-prone Commanders
The Philadelphia Eagles used turnovers and an unstoppable run game to take care of the Washington Commanders, 55-23, and reach their second Super Bowl in three seasons.
Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 19, 2025
Why Eagles’ Oren Burks was fined $8,333 for Wild Card Round
The Philadelphia Eagles look like one of the NFL’s most dangerous teams heading into the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Philadelphia finished the regular season 14-3 and won the NFC East division title.
Philadelphia Eagles News / A to Z Sports / January 19, 2025
NFL hits Eagles LB Oren Burks with news he doesn't want to hear ahead of big playoff game debut
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Oren Burks is on tap to start one of the biggest games of his seven-year NFL career when the Birds face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in the divisional round of the playoffs. But first, Burks owes the NFL a good chunk of money.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 16, 2025
NFL X factors: NFC divisional playoffs
The NFC playoffs are down to its final four teams. We believe these players will be critical to their team’s success in this weekend’s divisional round.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 12, 2025
Watch: Disaster strikes for Packers on opening kick vs. Eagles
The Packers had a nightmarish start to their wild-card game against the Eagles.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / June 4, 2024
Position battles to watch as Eagles open mandatory minicamp
Unlike in recent years, the Eagles have several starting jobs open for 2024. Here are three positions to watch as the team starts their first mandatory minicamp.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 17, 2024
Eagles signing linebacker coming off a career year
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing LB Oren Burks, who has taken on more and more defensive responsibilities after largely starting his career on special teams.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 28, 2024
49ers LB Oren Burks not expected to play against Lions
On Friday, the San Francisco 49ers designated linebacker Oren Burks as "questionable" for the NFC Championship Game against the Detroit Lions. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Burks is not expected to play.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / February 14, 2023
Three potential cuts for the San Francisco 49ers
While the 49ers aren’t exactly swimming in salary cap space (they’re just $8.16M under the cap), the good news is they don’t have many areas of need to address.
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