The Cincinnati Bengals got super aggressive to start NFL free agency during the legal tampering window. On paper, the Bengals dished out around $100 million in promised contracts. The Bengals agreed to sign safety Bryan Cook,

Cincinnati is down to veteran options in the linebacker market after fielding arguably the worst linebacker play in the NFL last season. The trio of Oren Burks (30.2 Pro Football Focus Grade), Demetrius Knight Jr (40.2 PFF grade), and Barrett Carter (39.5 PFF grade) was absolutely horrendous.

The Cincinnati Bengals have filled two needs at the official start of the 2026 league year. They did not only have two needs on their roster. Bryan Cook and Boye Mafe are great additions at both safety and defensive end,

Getting Boye Mafe and Bryan Cook was a great start, but the total lack of additions after that leaves the defense with major holes.

Cincinnati Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase is trying to keep track of the whirlwind 12 hours in the AFC North that ended with Trey Hendrickson leaving to join the Baltimore Ravens after their trade for Maxx Crosby fell apart.

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Not only are the Bengals likely to let Trey Hendrickson leave, but their other Week 1 starter at defensive end is reportedly heading elsewhere. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Jets will sign Joseph Ossai to a three-year deal worth $36 million,

The Cincinnati Bengals let out a collective sigh of relief when the Baltimore Ravens nixed a trade for pass rusher Maxx Crosby. A proposed trade between the rival Ravens and Las Vegas Raiders fell through because Baltimore had concerns about Crosby's physical.

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