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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 .
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 .
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 .
Former New York Giants All-Pro DT Dexter Lawrence is being called a "difference maker" for the Cincinnati Bengals. The post Former Giants All-Pro Singled Out as ‘Difference-Maker’ in AFC appeared first on HEAVY .
With training camp just weeks away, let's take a look back and attempt to name every NFL team's greatest wide receiver of all time. Throughout NFL history, many fans have seen some of the league's best players suit up for their club. While some teams have had many generational talents, some have had just a […]
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 .
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 […]
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 .
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 .
The AFC North is usually one of the NFL’s best divisions. The Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, and Cincinnati Bengals have all gone to the Super Bowl over the last two decades. However, the Cleveland Browns have been the division’s weakest link. They’ve spent most of the last two-and-a-half years as one of the worst teams […]
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 .
Cincinnati has to take an "all-in" approach to its offense this season.
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 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.
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 .
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 .
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 .