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According to Greg Auman, the 49ers are signing OLB Khalid Kareem off the Falcons’ practice squad to their active roster. Kareem, 28, was a two-year starter at Notre Dame where he was a team captain, before being selected in the fifth round of the draft by the Bengals in 2020. He was in the third year […] The post 49ers Signing OLB Khalid Kareem Off Falcons’ PS appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
It’s been a feel-good offseason for the Cincinnati Bengals. But they’ll have to prove on the field that they’ve fixed their o-line and defense before they earn the respect of league executives. The Athletic ran a poll of six execs, and they ranked all 16 AFC teams. The Bengals finished seventh, with some having them […]
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has decided to shake up the way it determines who gets a gold jacket, and the changes could have significant implications for several former Cincinnati Bengals. Most notably, the Hall is eliminating the separate Seniors category beginning with the Class of 2027. That is a major development for Ken […]
For most of the Joe Burrow era, the Cincinnati Bengals‘ offensive line has been something to worry about. Maybe it’s finally becoming something to believe in. And, if you listen to Amarius Mims and Dalton Risner, the reason goes well beyond blocking schemes, technique, or individual talent. It’s about five guys becoming one. Risner and […]
Even with a defense that received upgrades, the Cincinnati Bengals will rely on their offense to carry the 2026 season. Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are the unit’s top two targets. They’ve also spent the last week focused on rehabbing injuries instead of practicing with teammates. Chase and Higgins have yet to return to full […]
One thing in the NFL remains true. When a team has a habit of developing or picking really good players at a position, you should take from then when you can. Here we have the Cincinnati Bengals taking from the Philadelphia Eagles, who often have one of the deeper offensive lines. Even Orlando Brown Jr. […]
With the 2026 NFL season almost here, the Cincinnati Bengals have yet to hammer out new deals for three of their top impending free agents. A recent report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler suggests that the team is unlikely to get a contract extension done for fourth-year cornerback DJ Turner before Week 1. Because the team […]
Bengals Bengals QB Joe Burrow hasn’t been shy about how high his expectations are for Cincinnati in 2026, comparing this year’s squad to the team he was on at LSU that won a national title. He’s gone past tripling down on that and went in depth on why he’s so confident, pointing to the other […] The post AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Joey Porter Jr., Bengals, Browns, Ravens, Steelers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Cincinnati Bengals have spent the offseason rebuilding their defense with the expectation that the unit can finally help push the team back into postseason contention. But as the regular season approaches, one important defensive storyline appears increasingly likely to carry over into 2027. That would be the future of cornerback DJ Turner II. Turner […]
When Joe Burrow joined the Cincinnati Bengals in 2020 after a Heisman Trophy- winning and national championship-winning 2019 season with LSU, he hoped to continue the momentum in the NFL. Six seasons later, Burrow has yet to win a Super Bowl. However, heading into the 2026 season, the Bengals QB has a changed demeanor and […] The post “I Could Feel it in My Bones”: Joe Burrow Sends Blunt Message Over Bengals’ Super Bowl Chances appeared first on EssentiallySports .
On Tuesday, the Cincinnati Bengals finished filling out their 16-player practice squad. They announced three outside additions from other teams, those being offensive tackle Blake Freeland, cornerback Trikweze Bridges, and defensive end Garmon Randolph. Freeland is the most likely to see a path to being called up to the 53-man roster early in the season, […]
NFL insider warns Bengals are on the verge of making a huge mistake before the regular season begins To Turner’s credit, he could have held-in all of training camp looking for a deal. It wouldn’t have even been the wrong move for him. This falls on Cincinnati looking like they will be giving a player […]
The Cincinnati Bengals are looking to get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2022 this season, and having a healthy Joe Burrow will help them go a long way toward accomplishing that goal. While having Burrow throwing to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins would nearly guarantee an elite offense for the Bengals, […] The post Bengals’ Shemar Stewart admits he ‘thought it was over’ after training camp knee injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cincinnati Bengals saw former second-round pick DJ Turner II have a breakout season in 2025. He showed flashes before a broken collarbone in 2024, but 2025 was a season where Turner started being mentioned alongside the top cornerbacks in the NFL. Good news for Turner is that it happened right before the final season […]
The 49ers hosted defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson on a visit after his release by the Bengals as San Francisco explores options to bolster its defensive line.
The San Francisco 49ers hosted DT McKinnley Jackson for a visit Wednesday, per the NFL transaction wire. Jackson, 24, was selected in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M by the Bengals. He signed a four-year, $5,596,312 rookie contract that included an $890,044 signing bonus. Jackson was entering the third […] The post 49ers Hosted DT McKinnley Jackson For Visit appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Cincinnati Bengals had a scare with second-year pass rusher Shemar Stewart at the start of training camp. Stewart suffered what looked to be a serious knee injury during the first padded practice, leaving room for concern around his 2026 season. Thankfully, it was just a hyperextended knee, and Stewart is expected to return. The […]
For the Cincinnati Bengals, returning to Super Bowl contention doesn’t require a legendary defense, it simply requires one that stays out of Joe Burrow’s way. That was the primary takeaway from First Things First analyst Chris Broussard, who argued that Cincinnati’s defense only needs to clear a modest bar for the franchise to make a […] The post “They Just Need to Be Average, Mediocre”: NFL Analyst Makes Bold Joe Burrow and Bengals Prediction appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow says LSU's 2019 championship season was highlighted by constant stat comparisons between Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase.
The NFL star is teaming up with Annie Agar for the 'Chasing No 1' podcast.
The Cincinnati Bengals have finalized their 53-man roster, and it came with some tough decisions about who made the cut. Perhaps none were more difficult than saying goodbye to both Mitchell Tinsley and Charlie Jones, a pair of wide receivers who have proven they can make game-changing plays in the regular season. It really stung […]
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, there’s virtually no chance the Bengals and CB DJ Turner agree on a long-term extension before Week 1. He adds the two sides aren’t close and at this point it’s probable that Turner plays out his rookie deal, with a franchise tag from Cincinnati looming next offseason if he has […] The post Fowler: Virtually No Chance Bengals Extend CB DJ Turner Before Week 1 appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Cincinnati Bengals finished off a perfect preseason, going 3-0 this year with a win over the Philadelphia Eagles 30-13 on Friday night. Let’s take a look at a couple of rookie standouts from the game that made the Bengals’ 53-man roster. Tacario Davis Davis has really emerged over the past couple of weeks. He […]
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 30-13 in their third and final preseason game of the year. Now, we’re taking a look at how the offensive rookies performed in Philly. Connor Lew Lew was the Bengals’ first selection on the offensive side of the ball this past draft. While that didn’t come until the […]
The preseason is over, and the Cincinnati Bengals have trimmed their roster down to the 53 men they hope will win them the city’s first Super Bowl. Now that training camp and the offseason program are officially over, the Bengals are getting to work on preparing for their first game that actually matters, against the […]