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Mar 31, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

NFL execs suggest Bengals' offseason could cost Zac Taylor his job

Matt Fitzgerald

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11:16 AM EDT

5 potential UDFAs, late-round prospects Bengals should already be circling

Glenn Adams

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9:16 AM EDT

Bengals' strange second wave of free agency teases potential draft shocker

Matt Fitzgerald

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Apr 2, 2026

Bengals' perplexing bargain bin free agent muddles draft strategy

Matt Fitzgerald

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Apr 2, 2026

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs (DB34) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Bengals would be fools not to pick Caleb Downs after latest praise from coaches

Mike Luciano

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Apr 2, 2026

Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; A view of the field and the fireworks before the game between the Aggies and the Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Bengals can’t afford another Texas A&M mistake in 2026 NFL Draft

Glenn Adams

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Apr 2, 2026

Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk (15) blitzes as Auburn Tigers take on Ball State Cardinals at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Auburn Tigers defeated Ball State Cardinals 42-3.

Bengals must not draft Keldric Faulk despite filling specific, critical need

Glenn Adams

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Apr 1, 2026

Jan 4, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) passes under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cedric Johnson (52) during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Bengals fans should cackle with glee at Browns' latest QB update

Matt Fitzgerald

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Apr 1, 2026

Oct 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback DJ Turner II (20) gestures toward his bench as he walks off the field with an apparent injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

DJ Turner's ties to contenders could doom Bengals if they aren't careful

Matt Fitzgerald

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Apr 1, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Zac Taylor confirms worst fears about Bengals' offseason plan

Matt Fitzgerald

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Apr 1, 2026

Dec 30, 2023; Tucson, AZ, USA; Toledo Rockets safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (22) against the Wyoming Cowboys in the Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

3 MAC prospects on defense Bengals should keep an eye on for 2026 NFL Draft

Christopher Kokaliares

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Mar 31, 2026

Nov 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) passes the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Joe Flacco contract details give Bengals one fewer excuse in free agency

Matt Fitzgerald

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Mar 31, 2026

Nov 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Television analyst Andrew Whitworth waves before the game between the Houston Texans and the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Bengals legend strengthens his case as a future front office leader

Matt Fitzgerald

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Mar 30, 2026

Feb 25, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Cincinnati Bengals general manager Duke Tobin speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Bengals 7-round mock draft defined by juicy trade scenario with the Jets

Aaron Burd

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Mar 30, 2026

Injured Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart (97) watches from the sideline in the third quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the New England Patriots at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. The Bengals fall to 3-8 with a 26-20 loss at home.

Jarring draft rumor hints Bengals may double down on their Shemar Stewart problem

Matt Fitzgerald

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Mar 28, 2026

Bengals defensive end Boye Mafe speaks to the media during a press conference at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Bengals' free agency spending decent but lagging behind top AFC North rival

Glenn Adams

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Mar 27, 2026

Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (4) against the Mississippi Rebels during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

5 sleeper EDGEs for Bengals in 2026 NFL Draft if they miss on Rueben Bain Jr.

Mike Luciano

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Mar 27, 2026

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) celebrates as he begins his chase for the NFL sack record after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the second half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Sept. 7, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Adam Schefter throws cold water on Bengals fans' hopes for Myles Garrett

Matt Fitzgerald

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Mar 27, 2026

Jan 15, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle DJ Reader (98) celebrates after deflecting a pass in the fourth quarter during an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene-Imagn Images

Another renowned ex-Bengal may be lost to the enemy in free agency

Matt Fitzgerald

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Mar 27, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) warms up during the NCAA football game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 22, 2025. Ohio State won 42-9.

Al Golden & Ohio ties could pay off big for Bengals with draft's top LB

Matt Fitzgerald

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Mar 26, 2026

Jan 4, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) and Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) talk between plays in the first quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

AFC North rival’s highly curious move may be amazing news for Bengals

Matt Fitzgerald

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Mar 26, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.

Buzz grows on Bengals fan favorite lasting till 10th overall pick in NFL Draft

Matt Fitzgerald

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Mar 26, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) throws a pass in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 7 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. The Bengals won, 33-31.

Bengals 2026 salary cap outlook after keeping Joe Flacco isn't awesome

Matt Fitzgerald

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Mar 26, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald (98) leaves the field following warm-ups prior to the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against the Miami Hurricanes on Dec. 31, 2025.

Bengals to meet a second time with gettable Ohio State draft target after pro day

Matt Fitzgerald

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Mar 25, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals executives Mike Brown and his daughter Katie Blackburn talk on the sideline during a session of organized team activities on the Bengals practice field at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Free agency rankings slap Bengals with a deserving below-average mark

Matt Fitzgerald

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Mar 25, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) stands on the sideline in the second quarter of the NFL Week 14 game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.

Joe Flacco went no holds barred on teams that overlooked him in free agency

Matt Fitzgerald

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Mar 25, 2026

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona defensive back Treydan Stukes (DB49) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

How Treydan Stukes could unlock Bengals' entire draft strategy

Glenn Adams

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Mar 25, 2026

Nov 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) passes the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Joe Flacco contract makes Bengals' uneven free agency less flummoxing

Matt Fitzgerald

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Mar 24, 2026

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