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Cincinnati Bengals All-PFF Team: The best players of the past 20 years A.J. Green pairs with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins: The Bengals had several options at wide receiver, including Chad Johnson, among others, missing from the team. Bengals Booth Podcast: Better Now ESPN analyst Jason McCourty tells Dan Hoard why he thinks the Bengals […]
The Bengals traded for Dexter Lawrence earlier this offseason, and it cost them the 10th overall selection in 2026.The trade was probably worth it, as Lawrence is an absolute force on the interior defensive line. There were no interior linemen with the dominance that Lawrence possesses available in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Bengals knew […] The post Bengals’ $70 Million Defensive Superstar Gets Massive Message Ahead of Camp appeared first on HEAVY .
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins and the rest of the offense are looking for a bounce-back year in 2026.2025 was a disappointing year that saw Joe Burrow miss much of the season. Thanks to that and a bad defense, the Bengals didn’t get a crack at the postseason. Tee Higgins himself did not hold back […] The post Bengals WR Tee Higgins Announces Major Career News Amid Training Camp Wait appeared first on HEAVY .
One of the most significant moves of the NFL offseason saw the Cincinnati Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence II. The Bengals sent the New York Giants the 10th overall pick in exchange for the All-Pro defensive tackle. The trade came…
The Cincinnati Bengals chose not to use the fifth-year option on Myles Murphy. This was more of a financial decision to not lock in a fully guaranteed contract for next year than it was about the trajectory of Murphy on the field. I don’t think it was a coincidence that Murphy had his best season […]
We’re at that point in the offseason where using our imagination is necessary to survive as an NFL fan. That’s why Chad Reuter of NFL.com put together a seven-round mock of active NFL players, predicting where they would go if teams were to select based on who would help them win now. The draft order […]
The 2026 PFF QB Annual delivers a comprehensive breakdown of every qualifying NFL quarterback using PFF grades, advanced charting and predictive metrics that extend far beyond traditional statistics. Among the biggest findings, Matthew Stafford earned the league's highest passing grade, Joe Burrow posted historically elite ball security despite playing only eight games, and Patrick Mahomes experienced a significant decline in structured passing efficiency.
Tee Higgins will be switching from Team Nike to Team Under Armour, according to a report from Jordan Schultz. The Bengals’ star receiver is expected to be a key part of marketing for the Under Armour football brand moving forward. Higgins and fellow Bengals receiver Ja´Marr Chase signed long-term extensions with the Bengals last offseason. […]
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is reportedly signing a contract with Under Armour, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
The Cincinnati Bengals offseason has reached a lull period. While the team does still have some holes that could be addressed prior to the season, the team’s roster appears set, and it promises to be the most talented Cincinnati roster in a long time.Despite possessing a superstar trio of Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee […] The post Bengals Tabbed to Sign Ex-Steelers Pro Bowl Starter appeared first on HEAVY .
Bengals Bengals HC Zac Taylor feels that the defense will have plenty of leadership this coming season, including from incoming DL Dexter Lawrence. “I think just to lead by example, you know, instead of saying things and not being around,” Taylor said, via Pro Football Talk. “He’s been here front and center. I don’t know […] The post AFC Notes: KC Concepcion, Dexter Lawrence, Roger Rosengarten, Bengals, Browns, Ravens appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Greetings, Bengals fans! It’s no secret that defense has been a major issue in Cincinnati for several years now, which is why the team was extremely aggressive in finding upgrades this offseason. Perhaps the biggest upgrade of all came to the pass rush, which mustered up just 35 sacks last year, tied for the seventh-fewest […]
Bengals News Is the Bengals offensive line the most underrated position group in the NFL? Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon makes the case for Cincinnati’s front five as the league’s most underrated unit, citing their improved run game and the narrative that still unfairly dogs them nationally despite a solid second-half performance last season. […]
While the Bengals have worked to improve their defense with veteran free agents, there may be one major flaw remaining. According to veteran beat writer Paul Dehner Jr.’s assessment, much will rest on the growth of their young linebackers. A lack of depth there and in the secondary, too, are red flags he’s calling out […]
There’s been one common theme this offseason as the Cincinnati Bengals look to quickly move on from a disappointing 2025 […]
The Cincinnati Bengals do not need former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Colbie Young to become Ja’Marr Chase or Tee Higgins overnight.That is both a blessing and an opportunity for the Bengals’ 2026 fourth-round pick, but Higgins praised Young’s ability and drew comparisons to himself, according to Bengals.com.“I see a lot of me in him. From […] The post Bengals Star Sees Himself in Promising Rookie WR appeared first on HEAVY .
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Bengals Bengals DL Dexter Lawrence feels there is a chip on his shoulder after recording just half a sack in his final season with the Giants before being dealt to Cincinnati for the tenth overall draft pick. He also feels that despite his low sack numbers, he still has a significant impact on the game. […] The post AFC Notes: Dexter Lawrence, Nate Wiggins, Bengals, Browns, Ravens appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
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Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson has always been a die-hard soccer fan and even participated in a tryout with Sporting Kansas City during the 2011 NFL lockout. Now that the FIFA World Cup is being hosted in his home country, the United States, Johnson has fully embraced the occasion, hosting watch parties for […] The post “I’m Blowing Everybody”: Bengals Legend Chad Johnson Says Prime Him Would Smoke Kylian Mbappe in a Race appeared first on EssentiallySports .
If A.J. Brown hits his projections, Drake Maye could be in line for a massive 2027 payday.
During this year’s free agency cycle and 2026 NFL draft, all four AFC North teams made significant moves to add talent to their rosters. While more additions are still possible over the next few months, everyone’s core players are mostly set ahead of the 2026 season. How do the different positional groups in the division […]
Bengals Bengals CB Josh Newton picked off QB Joe Burrow during the team’s first mandatory minicamp practice in a seven-on-seven period. Newton talked about prioritizing his strength this offseason to improve his tackling. “A lot of improvement,” Newton said, via the team’s website. “Especially tackling and getting people to the ground. That’s one of the […] The post AFC Notes: Bengals, Browns QB Competition, Steelers, Drew Allar appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
According to SI.com’s Albert Breer, Indianapolis Colts veteran defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo could have his best starting safety duo since his former 2021 Cincinnati Bengals defense made a surprising Super Bowl appearance: Specifically, that AFC Championship title season, Anarumo’s 17th ranked defense got hot in their deep playoff run, as they were anchored by the […]
The Cincinnati Bengals will be under immense pressure during the 2026 season. Cincinnati went all in to surround QB Joe Burrow with talent this offseason, making several big additions on defense. One Bengals defender could make a difference by being a natural leader in the middle of the defensive line. Bengals nose tackle Dexter Lawrence […] The post Why sacks alone don’t define Dexter Lawrence’s impact on Bengals defense appeared first on ClutchPoints .