Cincinnati Bengals
Seth McLaughlin was trending toward being a mid-round draft selection prior to tearing his Achilles in November. Can he make a push for a 53-man roster spot with the Bengals?
(Editor’s Note: Dale Altman is a friend of Cincy Jungle and our podcast network. He is one of the hosts of the highly entertaining Bengals & Brews podcast, as well as an NFL Draft analyst. He and his co-hosts have long been supporters of the site and our associated shows, and we are happy to share his respected insights on a couple of rookies the Bengals signed as UDFAs.
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The new coaches on the Bengals’ staff are emphasizing clarity and communication this spring.
Bengals’ New Coaches Take It To The Field: ‘There’s No Gray Area’
Two vignettes from Tuesday as the new Bengals coaches continue to take their changes from the classroom to the field during the first week of spring voluntary drills (OTAs) on the grass.
Bengals safety Geno Stone says the quiet part out loud when speculating the outcome of his pay cut
Following the team’s first Phase 2 offseason workout voluntary practice session, Stone revealed to reporters he considered declining the pay cut...
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Not surprising to see these two absent from voluntary practice.
The Cincinnati Bengals began Phase 2 of their offseason program on Tuesday as the vast majority of the team took the field for voluntary organized team activities. There were several players absent, including franchise quarterback Joe Burrow, who wasn’t there after he attended the Met Gala the night before in New York City.
Two defensive starters from the 2024 season who were also noticeably absent were linebacker Germaine Pratt and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, but neither absence should be surprising.
Trey Hendrickson is in the middle (hopefully) of long-term extension...
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The Bengals took to the field, though several big names were missing.
The Cincinnati Bengals kicked off Phase 2 of their 2025 offseason program on Tuesday, taking the outdoor practice field next to the stadium for the first time this week.
Many players that make up the team’s core were there, with some key exceptions, including star quarterback Joe Burrow, who attended the Met Galla Monday night.
Trey Hendrickson, Zack Moss, Germaine Pratt, and Erick All were absent, but none of those names should come as much of a surprise considering Hendrickson’s contract situation and Pratt’s trade request.
The big...
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Football is (kind of) back!
The Cincinnati Bengals have kicked off OTAs today at the Paycor Stadium practice fields.
So, we want to know what the big storyline you’re watching for is as OTAs ramp up for the Bengals.
Sound off!
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It looks like the Bengals are satisfied at the safety position.
The Cincinnati Bengals and safety Geno Stone have agreed to decrease the veteran’s pay heading into the 2025 season, according to Over the Cap’s Jason Fitzgerald. Stone was set to make $6.475 million, and now that number has dropped to $4.9 million for the 2025 season.
The safety position hasn’t been a strength for the defense since Jessie Bates and Vonn Bell 1.0 were the team’s duo, helping them get to a Super Bowl and two straight AFC Championship games. Bates was replaced by Dax Hill in 2023, who...
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The Bengals hopefully have an answer at one of their guard positions going forward.
The Cincinnati Bengals took some pretty high risks in their draft this year. Nothing about it was particularly sexy.
Then again, there is nothing sexy about finding a starting left guard in the third round like Daniel Flick from Sports Illustrated thinks Cincinnati did when they drafted Dylan Fairchild:
"For as much was–rightfully–made of the Bengals’ defensive holes, Cincinnati also desperately needed help on the interior of its offensive line. Fairchild, a two-year starter at left guard for Georgia, projects to fill the same role on...
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Never too early to look.
We’re only 50 weeks away from the Cincinnati Bengals picking again...
Joe Burrow enabled Bengals’ bold draft strategy, says NFL exec
When you think of it this way, things make a bit more sense.
Bengals Kicker Evan McPherson Banking On Revamped Routine To Leg Out His Goals
“Money Mac” wasn’t quite so money in 2024, but he’s got a plan to fix it.
Former Bengals draft pick to Participate in Denver Broncos Rookie Minicamp
He is getting looks, but...
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Cincinnati’s second-round selection struggled to make ends meet while at Charlotte.
Life has not been particularly easy for former University of South Carolina linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr., who the Cincinnati Bengals selected in Round 2 with the 49th pick of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Knight began his college career at Georgia Tech from 2019-22, where he appeared in 36 games. He actually began his career as a quarterback before eventually moving to linebacker.
After the 2022 season, Knight entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal and ended up at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
This was right...
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“Cincinnati’s own.”
After the Cincinnati Bengals ended their 2024 season, long-time defensive end and native son of Cincinnati Sam Hubbard chose to hang up his cleats and retire.
Hubbard didn’t have a stellar 2024 season, but in an odd way, his season ended beautifully. His last NFL snap was actually on offense, where he caught a touchdown pass from his college buddy, Joe Burrow.
Sadly, Hubbard suffered a season-ending knee injury on the play.
At just 29, some thought Hubbard would be released and possibly sign elsewhere, but the “Cincinnati Kid” didn’t want to play anywhere else.
Hubbard recently teamed...
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Tucker is the most accurate kicker in NFL history.
One of the best kickers in NFL history is officially leaving the AFC North.
On Monday, the Baltimore Ravens cut Justin Tucker, the team’s primary kicker since the 2012 NFL season. Tucker had 50 career field goals against the Cincinnati Bengals, the second most of any kicker vs. Cincinnati.
The Ravens called this a football decision, though a big reason for it is likely due to the ongoing investigation for sexual misconduct allegations.
The 35-year-old Tucker is an eight-time All-Pro and the most accurate kicker in NFL history (89.1%). However, he’s...
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The Bengals have reportedly landed several players who could make a strong push for the 53-man roster.
The new week has arrived, and we want to hear your thoughts on the Cincinnati Bengals’ undrafted free agent class.
While nothing has been officially announced by the team — they’re likely having some of these guys and unreported names try out before putting pen to paper — here’s who we have so far:
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