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Bengals Tuesday Trenches: Your best and worst takes

Everybody likes to believe they know a lot about the things they’re passionate about. If you’re here, you’re passionate about the Cincinnati Bengals. I don’t know—and don’t pretend to know—everything about everyone on the Bengals’ roster, but I’ve followed this team for a long, long time, and I’ve been writing about them here since 2011. […]

Bengals Could Make Compelling Trade Pitch For Saints' Alvin Kamara

The Cincinnati Bengals have made it clear they are all in on being a Super Bowl contender in 2026, and one trade pitch would address a real weakness in their offense. Heavy's Austen Bundy proposed a deal sending New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara to Cincinnati, with the Bengals sending a 2027 fifth-round pick and a 2028 conditional sixth-round pick to New Orleans in exchange for Kamara and cash considerations. Why the Bengals Would Do It Cincinnati spent the offseason loading up ...

Bengals News (7/7): Most improved position group

Bengals News: 1 analysis says Bengals have most improved positional group in NFL And it is a very important group. Bengals make another key front office move that signals their continued shift in the right direction Times continue to change in Cincinnati. NFL Executives Rank Bengals’ Chase Brown Outside NFL’s Top-13 Running Backs Brown has […]

Bengals don’t crack top 10 in ESPN’s NFL starting lineup rankings

For the first time in the Joe Burrow era, we are not pointing to the offensive line as their biggest weakness heading in to a season. All five starters are returning after a strong season, so that position group seems to be solidified. This season, fans are pointing at the Bengals’ linebacker room as what […]

Cincinnati Bengals 2026 Defense: Unit Rankings & Outlook

The following is an excerpt from Warren Sharp's 2026 Football Preview. In addition to Warren's deep, detailed write-up on all 32 NFL teams, each chapter features page after page of full-color charts, stats, and heatmaps, as well as defensive analysis from Raymond Summerlin. Click here for a full FREE chapter from the 2026 Football Preview. [...]

Bengals Starter Called Out Before Training Camp: ‘Struggled Badly’

After allowing the third-most points in the NFL last season, the Cincinnati Bengals underwent a dramatic roster transformation.The team addressed its issues on the defensive line by adding Boye Mafe and Jonathan Allen in free agency, while also trading for three-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence. Additionally, the team allowed starting safety Geno Stone, […] The post Bengals Starter Called Out Before Training Camp: ‘Struggled Badly’ appeared first on HEAVY .

Bengals News (7/6): Salary cap space update

Bengals cap space update heading into training camp The Bengals had less space than usual after the shocker of a Dexter Lawrence trade and the costly trip to free agency. But unexpected-yet-welcome items, such as restructuring Joe Burrow’s contract, helped create more space. Surprise Name Could Have Major Potential in Bengals’ 2026 Slot Cornerback Competition […]

Landon Robinson will not be outworked for a roster spot with Bengals

Zac Taylor said that Landon Robinson was just too talented to pass up in the seventh round for the Cincinnati Bengals on draft day. My expectation is that he will also be too talented to keep off the final 53-man roster. He was front and center soaking in coaching throughout OTAs. Landon Robinson Contract Status […]

AFC Notes: DJ Turner, Deshaun Watson, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals Bengals CBs coach Charles Burks couldn’t say enough about CB DJ Turner II’s turnaround from last year thanks to his off-field habits. “This entire journey, he has made the biggest turnaround that I’ve ever seen a player make,” Burks said, via the team’s website. “Everything. From routine. To the way he takes care of […] The post AFC Notes: DJ Turner, Deshaun Watson, Bengals, Browns, Ravens appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Ranking The Top 20 Players In AFC North History (10-1)

Yesterday, we ranked the top half of our list of the top 20 players in AFC North history. Today, we’re finishing out the list with the top 10. A reminder of our format. This list only considers what each player did since the AFC North was formed in 2002. Anything prior in the AFC Central […]

NFL.com gives Bengals a B+ grade for 2026 offseason moves

With this weekend being Fourth of July Weekend, it seems appropriate to turn the page from the offseason to the actual NFL season. After all, we’re just over three weeks away from the start of training camp, which will start for the Cincinnati Bengals on July 29th at the Kettering Health Practice Fields behind Paycor […]

Bengals Receive Concerning Message About $40 Million Signing

Earlier this offseason, the Bengals signed safety Bryan Cook to a 3-year/$40.25 million contract.The signing was part of a clear plan for the Bengals to resurrect their defense in an effort to help Joe Burrow. When Burrow is healthy, the Bengals’ offense is one of the most unstoppable units in the league.Cook spent the first […] The post Bengals Receive Concerning Message About $40 Million Signing appeared first on HEAVY .

Jack Endries will be hard to keep off the Bengals’ 53-man roster

The Cincinnati Bengals took a talented tight end prospect that surprisingly fell to the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Jack Endries. Endries was projected to be a mid-round draft selection prior to the draft, and could end up being a major steal for the Bengals. Jack Endries Contract Status Endries is entering […]

AFC Notes: Drew Allar, Tacario Davis, Bengals, Browns, Steelers

Bengals The Bengals picked up LB Tacario Davis in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Cincinnati CB Daxton Hill said he’s been impressed by Davis’ coverage ability and presence at the line of scrimmage.  “Fluid in coverage. He brings us a lot at the line of scrimmage with his length,” Hill said, via […] The post AFC Notes: Drew Allar, Tacario Davis, Bengals, Browns, Steelers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Former First-Round Edge Rushers Called Out Ahead of Bengals Training Camp

Expectations are through the roof for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2026, with investment in the roster designed to make them competitive this season. Still, with Training Camp just around the corner, the Bengals still have some major questions to answer.Perhaps the biggest of those questions comes down to whether or not they’re actually improved along […] The post Former First-Round Edge Rushers Called Out Ahead of Bengals Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY .

Bengals QB Joe Burrow Gets Blunt Message from Ravens All-Pro

The Cincinnati Bengals have a lot going for them after a down 2025 season.They’ve completely beefed up the defense, Joe Burrow is healthy, and they had a solid-looking draft in April.The AFC North looks to be completely up for grabs. All 3 other teams in the division have new head coaches. Even though the Bengals technically have an […] The post Bengals QB Joe Burrow Gets Blunt Message from Ravens All-Pro appeared first on HEAVY .

Analyst explains why Ja’Marr Chase is the best NFL wide receiver

Many people (especially Cincinnati Bengals fans) think Ja’Marr Chase is the best wide receiver in the NFL. He has been dominant since his first game in 2021, and he appears to be showing no sign of decline. In fact, it appears he is just getting better and entering his prime. Don’t take it from Bengals […]

Bengals Adopting One NFL Trend To Fix Two Problems On Offense

Offense has certainly not been the Bengals’ biggest problem, but this offseason, they’re hard at work aiming to improve. Specifically, they’re trying to create more explosive plays and close out games, and they think they know how. One of the focal points this offseason has been working under center and executing the play-action game, which […]

Bengals, Saints Get Compelling Trade Pitch Involving Alvin Kamara

The Cincinnati Bengals made it clear this offseason that they are all in on being a Super Bowl contender in the 2026 NFL season. Cincinnati made several moves to improve its defense and ensure that it’s not a weak spot this upcoming campaign. In free agency, the Bengals signed Boye Mafe, Jonathan Allen, and Bryan […] The post Bengals, Saints Get Compelling Trade Pitch Involving Alvin Kamara appeared first on HEAVY .

Former Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner Lands Strong Bengals Take

The Cincinnati Bengals are going all in this 2026 NFL season as they look to end their playoff drought. In free agency, the Bengals signed Boye Mafe, Jonathan Allen, and Bryan Cook. Moreover, Cincinnati also traded for Dexter Lawrence II to further improve the defense.Nonetheless, could the Bengals add one more veteran to further shore […] The post Former Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner Lands Strong Bengals Take appeared first on HEAVY .

AFC Notes: Lamar Jackson, Quincy Williams, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals The Bengals added two veterans to the defensive front in Dexter Lawrence and Jonathan Allen in an effort to revamp that side of the ball. Besides the obvious on-field impact those two are projected to have, QB Joe Burrow has loved their ability to make the coaches’ lives easier while bringing a strong locker […] The post AFC Notes: Lamar Jackson, Quincy Williams, Bengals, Browns, Ravens appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .