For the past two summers, star defensive end Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals have been at odds with a long-term extension. Hendrickson had a brief holdout of early 2024 workouts, but put it aside, only to have a historic season.

In 2025, Hendrickson’s contract impasse was more pronounced and received much more national attention after his 17.5-sack campaign. After sitting out training camp, Hendrickson returned shortly before the regular season after a pay bump for 2025. Unfortunately, he was injured in Week 6 and didn’t appear in another game after Week 8 versus the Jets.

As the Bengals enter...

AFC North rival shows interest in messing up Zac Taylor’s plan for Bengals coaching continuity

Pitcher has been Cincinnati’s OC since 2024. He was promoted from quarterbacks coach, the job he held from 2020-23, after former OC Brian Callahan left to become the HC of the Tennessee Titans. Callahan was fired by Tennessee during the 2025 season.

The Envelope Please: Bengals.com 2025 Awards

The best player in the NFL. Hands down. Hands up. One hand. Two hands. Doesn’t matter. With 125 catches and 1,412 yards in this season of three quarterbacks, an array of gadget defenses and a new captain’s...

The Miami Hurricanes pulled off the upset against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs. They dominated in the trenches. It is not a coincidence that is where some of the best prospects in this game reside.

Rueben Bain Jr. has been flat-out dominant in the first two games of the playoffs. He has 16 total pressures and 4 sacks in those two games. Bain isn’t just a pass rush specialist either. At 277 pounds, he is a monster against the run. There is a lot of discourse about his short arms for the next level,...

As it currently stands, the Cincinnati Bengals hold the No. 10 overall pick in the NFL Draft. The 2026 season was a major disappointment for the team and they have a lot of roster holes to fill in the months of March and April.

One very intriguing prospect in an offseason wherein the Bengals’ defense needs major retooling is Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. He is projected to be a top-10 pick in this class, and one of the best overall talents.

On Wednesday, the star Buckeyes defender officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Downs started his collegiate career...

Outside of Myles Murphy, the Cincinnati Bengals don’t have a ton of security at pass rusher.

For that reason, Todd McShay has the Bengals selecting Rueben Bain Jr. out of Miami in the first round of his 2026 NFL Mock Draft.

Here is what the Draft analyst wrote:

Bain’s production dipped for a few games in the middle of the year, but watching him over the past month (especially in the first two rounds of the CFP) has reminded NFL teams of how impactful this dude could be at the next level.

Yes, he has short arms....

The Cincinnati Bengals could be in the market for a new offensive coordinator if Dan Pitcher leaves town.

After two seasons as the Bengals’ OC, Pitcher is set to get interviews for head-coaching openings this offseason.

The first could be with the Cleveland Browns, who’ve reportedly put in a request to interview Pitcher to be their next head coach. Dianna Russini of The Athletic broke the news first.

The Bengals have yet to issue a response to said request.

The 38-year-old Pitcher, who previously served as a scout for the Indianapolis Colts (2012-16), first joined the Bengals in 2016 as...

The Cincinnati Bengals have a very young defense, but for them to move forward, they could use some seasoned veterans.

Although the players on this list may not be able to do everything physically that they once could, they can still be productive and would make great mentors for the young defenders.

Here are some potential free agents whose experience could be invaluable to the Bengals.

Linebackers

The Bengals started two rookie linebackers for most of 2025. Once Logan Wilson headed south, there was no one around to teach them how to be a pro or support them on...

With the offseason arriving for the Cincinnati Bengals, we’re taking a quick look at five free agents the team should be working to re-sign ASAP.

1. RG Dalton Risner

This is the best offensive line the Bengals have had in at least a decade. Even if you go back to the Andrew Whitworth and Kevin Zeitler days, they frequently had problems at left tackle and center. With the addition of Dylan Fairchild and Risner at guard, this unit had a solid starting five.

Risner’s strength is pass protection, which is perfect for Cincinnati. He is on the record saying...

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Bengals’ Cam Taylor-Britt sentenced to 5 days in jail after pleading guilty to reckless driving charge

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt must spend five days in jail after pleading guilty in a Hamilton County courtroom Tuesday.

Quick Hits | ‘Already Re-Energized’ Zac Taylor Turns To Defense On First Day Of Offseason

In what no doubt is foreshadowing for the rest of the offseason, defense dominated Bengals head coach Zac Taylor’s end-of-year news conference Monday at Paycor Stadium.

Fan frustration grows as Bengals ownership rejects change after another playoff miss

It was around 10 a.m. Monday when Cincinnati...

Some major AFC North news broke on Tuesday evening as the Baltimore Ravens are finally moving on from John Harbaugh.

A move that may be shocking to some, with a roster as stacked as they have had as of late and no Super Bowl rings to show for it, it kind of makes sense overall.

Now obviously, Harbaugh becomes one of the hottest names on the market in this NFL coaching cycle. With several jobs already open, it will be interesting to see where he lands.

However, it does beg one question: Would you replace Zach Taylor with Harbaugh if...

When the Cincinnati Bengals announced 19 signings of players to either one-year extensions or futures contracts, one name not making the list was a surprise.

Following his rookie campaign, center Seth McLaughlin was noticeably absent from the list of players the Bengals wanted to keep in the building,

Tuesday evening, we found out why, as McLaughlin has signed a reserve/future contract with the Detroit Lions.

McLaughlin was one of the best centers in college football in 2024, winning the Rimington Award after a great season that was cut short by a torn Achilles tendon.

McLaughlin went undrafted before signing with...

The Cincinnati Bengals signed CFL standout wide receiver Dohnte Meyers after a workout on Tuesday, according to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson.

Meyers, who will turn 26 in July, recorded 65 receptions, 1,056 yards, and eight touchdowns this year for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Meyers played college football initially at Presbyterian in 2018 and 2019. He transferred to Delta State for his final three years in college.

After going undrafted in the NFL Draft, he signed a futures contract with Saskatchewan in October of 2023. His pre-draft measurables listed him at 5 ft. 9 1/2 inches and 188 pounds.

Meyers will need...