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• Tee Higgins and Chase Brown discuss the Bengals’ 2026 Mindset: “Motivated” and “Hyper-Focused”

As the Bengals pivot into the 2026 season, star wideout Tee Higgins and breakout running back Chase Brown offered a clear window into the team’s mindset during a recent exclusive interview with us at Cincy Jungle and The Orange and Black Insider Bengals podcast. We asked the duo, who kindly joined us via Bounty Paper […]...2026
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• Bengals Beat Cardinals, Eyes Ahead to the Offseason: OBI Bengals podcast

The Cincinnati Bengals are on a path to finish the season strong, but disappointment still lingers. Last Sunday, the Bengals dominated the Cardinals at home, but the focus is on what Cincinnati will do this offseason. On the latest episode of The Orange and Black Insider, John Sheeran and Anthony Cosenza look back at the […]...2026
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• Bengals 2025 Training Camp Week 1 Updates & Listener Questions Live

Kareem Elgazzar-Imagn Images Cincinnati is a few days into their 2025 training camp and there are many aspects to keep an eye on. John Sheeran and Anthony Cosenza run through the happenings through the first week and take your questions on the air! We’ve been able to grab our first extensive on-field looks at the 2025 Bengals and many things have stood out thus far. What have been the most...2025
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• Bengals Podcast: League-Wide Love for Joe Burrow

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images NFL players know greatness when they see it. In this 3-part series, we will talk about Netflix’s Quarterback. What did we learn about the man, the myth, the legend Joe Burrow? Burrow is not a rah-rah guy, and he knows it. He isn’t trying to be someone else, but that doesn’t mean he can’t be a leader. He doesn’t point fingers when things go wrong, but h...2025
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• Bengals 2025 Training Camp Kickoff & Headlines — Orange and Black Insider

Kareem Elgazzar-Imagn Images John and Anthony talk about the official onset of the team’s training camp and headlines surrounding the club as the next step towards the beginning of the 2025 regular season. It’s here! And, while the drama hasn’t quite ended at the onset of the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2025 training camp, excitement about the team’s outlook for the regular season remains. To ki...2025
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• Bengals Podcast: Joe Burrow’s Mindset

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images A look at how #9 thinks. In this 3-part series, we will talk about Netflix’s Quarterback. What did we learn about the man, the myth, the legend Joe Burrow? In LA, they trade you with 30 seconds of warning. In Atlanta, they back up the Brinks truck and draft your replacement. In Cincinnati, they buy you an authentic Samurai sword. We are not the same. Jo...2025
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• Drama-Rama at Bengals minicamp — The Orange and Black Insider

Kareem Elgazzar-Imagn Images A couple of ongoing contractual issues are overshadowing the Bengals’ 2025 minicamp. Can we just have a normal offseason in The Queen City, please? No contract disputes, quarterback injuries and/or disgruntled players, PLEASE?! Unfortunately, the former is taking place with a couple of the team’s high-profile defensive linemen and there isn’t an end in sight. ...2025
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• Daniel Jeremiah has quality safety options for Bengals in middle rounds

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images We were privileged to join NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah on a recent media conference call. In it, he laid out some mid-round defensive back options for the Bengals. Signs of decline on the defensive side of the ball for the Bengals have been noticeable over the past two seasons. A debilitating combination of aging players, free agency attrition, and a ...2025
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• NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah likes Jihaad Campbell’s fit with the Bengals

Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images On a recent media conference call with NFL Network Draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah, we asked about the star Alabama linebacker’s fit with Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals are gearing up for a big weekend in Green Bay, and it seems they’ll be leaning on defense to shape their draft class. While defensive linemen have been the focal point of conversations around t...2025
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• 2025 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: ASU Running Back Cam Skattebo

Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images The Cincinnati Bengals need depth at running back, and one electric incoming rookie could provide talent, versatility, and leadership. When the Cincinnati Bengals made the decision to move on from Joe Mixon last year, it raised some eyebrows around NFL circles. Mixon had been a highly productive back for the team for seven years. He left the Bengals as one ...2025
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• Twitter reacts to long-time Bengals DE Sam Hubbard retiring

Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A look at some of the goodbyes to The Cincinnati Kid! Long-time Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard has officially hung up his cleats, announcing his retirement with a post on Twitter Wednesday morning. Hubbard, who would be entering his eighth year in the league, was expected to be released by the Bengals, consi...2025
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• Bengals attack the edge in Mel Kiper’s latest mock draft

Photo by Perry McIntyre/ISI Photos/Getty Images Big week at the combine for the prospect. Regardless of what happens with defensive end Trey Hendrickson, the Cincinnati Bengals need to attack their pass rush this season. Hendrickson finished the 2024 season with 17.5 sacks, but the rest of the pass rushers left a lot to be desired. With the NFL Draft coming up in under two months, the Ben...2025
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• Trent Brown on comparisons of Joe Burrow to Tom Brady: “The Traits of a winner are there”

Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images In an exclusive interview with The Orange and Black Insider, Bengals offensive lineman Trent Brown chatted about a number of topics, including “The Patriot Way” and the G.O.A.T., as compared to the Cincinnati’s signal-caller. Sometimes a question can be both cringe-worthy, but also simultaneously insightful. This happens often on the nat...2025
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• Trent Brown on Amarius Mims: “He’ll have an All-Pro career”

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images In an exclusive sit-down with The Orange and Black Insider, the big Bengals tackle talked about his mentorship of Amarius Mims, as well as his longstanding rivalry with the Chiefs. Since 2021, the Cincinnati Bengals have largely preferred to rely on short-term deals with veteran right tackles. Riley Reiff and La’el Collins manned the position during thei...2025
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• Bengals’ star wide receivers hold more leverage in 2025 contract negotiations

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins had great 2024 campaigns and are seeking long-term deals with the Bengals this offseason. A number of factors play into their corner to get the deals they’re seeking. Last spring and summer, much of the talk about the Cincinnati Bengals centered around extensions to star players. Unfortunately, the attention was largely negat...2025
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• Bengals’ upcoming schedule slate provides opportunity to work out kinks

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images The Bengals have had a hard time putting together complete games, but as they hope to be at the onset of a winning streak, the next few weeks give them the opportunity to further find themselves. “Never count your chickens before they hatch” is an adage that goes back a long way, but it also applies to football. The sport, especially at the NFL level, is a...2024
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• Tee Higgins and Chase Brown discuss the Bengals’ 2026 Mindset: “Motivated” and “Hyper-Focused”
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• Bengals Podcast: Joe Burrow’s Mindset
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• Bengals Podcast: Catching up with the AFC North

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Looking at Cleveland, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh is actually making me feel better about Cincinnati. There has been a lot of negativity in this fan base recently, and I get it. Why can’t they just sign Trey Hendrickson already? What is going on with their first-round pick? Why haven’t they signed a top-end guard? I get it! Believe me, I ...2025
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• Bengals Podcast: Defensive End Contract Hubbub

Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images The Edge of Tomorrow. Your friendly neighborhood ball-knowers return to discuss the Cincinnati Bengals' ongoing saga with defensive end contracts. Who would have thought that David Mulugheta’s guy (Joseph Ossai), would be the easy one. No, Trey Hendrickson is not getting traded. Stop trying to make it happen. No, Shemar Stewart is not going to enter next ...2025
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• Drama-Rama at Bengals minicamp — The Orange and Black Insider
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• Bengals Podcast: Jermaine Burton Turnaround?

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Did we give up too soon on the 2024 third-rounder? It’s hard to imagine a more troubling rookie season than what Jermaine Burton had, and this is coming from a Cincinnati Bengals fan. I mean seriously, we lived through John Ross, Jackson Carman, Cedric Ogbuehi, and countless players who spent their first season on IR. Burton may just take the cake. It st...2025
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• Podcast: Get to Know the Bengals’ Defensive Draftees

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Stewart, Knight, and Carter will all play key roles in defensive turnaround Matt and Willie, well-known ball-knowers, are back with a Vengeance! Check out the latest edition of Matt and Willie Know Ball, where we discuss the Cincinnati Bengals defensive draftees. First-round selection Shemar Stewart is one of the most controversial picks in the NFL. Som...2025
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• Podcast: Who the Bengals Didn’t Draft

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images FOMO Fo Sho. Don’t call it a comeback. Matt and Willie return to knock you out with knowledge. Many people said the Cincinnati Bengals needed to get a safety in this draft. Even more said they needed an interior pass rusher. Some even said they needed a cornerback. Well, to quote Morpheus in The Matrix Reloaded, “Then let us hope that I was wrong.” In th...2025
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• The Orange and Black Insider Bengals podcast: Weighing the Tough Decisions

Katie Stratman-Imagn Images The Bengals are coming off of their new draft class and spring workouts, but ore tough decisions remain. What is the future of some players with unclear futures with the Bengals? The 2025 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror and the Bengals are plotting their next moves. Whether it’s in adding players who are still lingering out there in free agency, or making to...2025
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• Daniel Jeremiah has quality safety options for Bengals in middle rounds
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• 2025 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: ASU Running Back Cam Skattebo
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• Bengals attack the edge in Mel Kiper’s latest mock draft
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• 10 winners and zero losers in Bengals’ win over Browns

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Cincinnati dominated their rivals this week, continuing to stay alive for the playoffs. The Cincinnati Bengals are on a winning streak! Following their 24-6 win over the Cleveland Browns, the Bengals have now won three straight and are right in the thick of the playoff race. Here is a look at today’s 10 winners and zero losers. Winners Joe Burrow: While i...2024
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• Three and Out Podcast: Doom and Gloom

Cara Owsley/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Can the Bengals snap out of this funk? After the Cincinnati Bengals just barely lost to the Chiefs in Week 2, Kevin, my Three and Out co-host, and I picked Joe Burrow and Co. to not only beat the Washington Commanders, but beat them badly. As you know, that didn’t happen. Instead, the Bengals became one of the very few teams to ...2024
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• 11 winners and 3 losers in Bengals’ preseason loss to the Buccaneers

Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports The Cincinnati Bengals took the field for the first time in 2024. Who impressed and who needs to show more, going forward? The Cincinnati Bengals may have lost in the preseason debut, but it was a very promising night for the starters and many key backups. Here’s our winners and losers from the Bengals’ 17-14 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Winne...2024
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• 2024 NFL Draft: Intriguing Day 2 Offensive Tackle options for Bengals

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports The front-runner position being drafted by the Bengals in the first round of the 2024 draft is offensive tackle. What are some other solid options in rounds 2-3 if they opt for a different route on Day 1? As we approach the NFL Draft in a few weeks, mock drafts, positional conjectures, and other estimations about the Cincinnati Bengals’ plans are flying around...2024
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• Bengals awarded 2 compensatory picks for 2024 NFL Draft

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images They come as a result of losing Vonn Bell and Samaje Perine. The Cincinnati Bengals will have nine selections in the 2024 NFL Draft thanks to a pair of compensatory picks being added to the previous total of seven. On Friday, the NFL handed out compensatory selections, and the Bengals earned a pair of extra sixth-round picks. They are pick No. 208 and 214...2024
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• Intriguing 2024 Rookies for the Cincinnati Bengals Part 1

Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We take a look at some of the incoming prospects that could interest the Bengals in a few months. As we are on the precipice of Super Bowl LVIII, the Cincinnati Bengals are deeply invested in all of the ways to make next year’s Big Dance. As we know, with their offseason process, this team uses free agency to address urgent roster needs ...2024
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• Three and Out Podcast: Rookie draft grades

Now that the season is over, we gave the rookies letter grades. The Cincinnati Bengals 2023 season is over and they’ll miss the playoffs and begin the process of making sure the mistakes that plagued this year’s season don’t happen again in 2024. Since there are no games to preview, Kevin and I decided to take a look back at the Bengals’ draft class and grade each player based on how they contrib...2024
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• Bengals Podcast: League-Wide Love for Joe Burrow
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• Bengals Podcast: Jermaine Burton Turnaround?
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• Podcast: Matt and Willie’s Bengals Schedule Reaction

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Quote the Raven, “See you at your place in 18 days.” Matt and Willie know the Cincinnati Bengals 2025 schedule. I mean, we all do. It was announced publicly, but we break it down for you week by week in our own style. Will this be the year the Bengals finally get the monkey off their back and come out of the gates strong? Three road games in September co...2025
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• Daniel Jeremiah has quality safety options for Bengals in middle rounds
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• The Orange and Black Insider Bengals Podcast: Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins getting PAID

Sam Greene / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images HUGE news for the Bengals, as they are seemingly wrapping up two big contracts for both of their star wide receivers towards the beginning of free agency. A moment a year-plus in the making has reportedly arrived. League sources close to Sports Illustrated’s James Rapien say the deals for Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are “done” and official...2025
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• Twitter reacts to long-time Bengals DE Sam Hubbard retiring
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• Bengals’ star wide receivers hold more leverage in 2025 contract negotiations
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• 10 winners and zero losers in Bengals’ win over Browns
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• Joe Burrow hosts foundation event at La Soupe with Guinness Gives Back

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow helping volunteers at La Soupe, a non-profit organization that helps combat food insecurity, on Sunday morning. | Jason Garrison, SB Nation The Bengals quarterback took time on Sunday morning to give back with his foundation. There were small groups of people talking amongst themselves surrounding the volunteer stations at La Soupe on Sunday mornin...2024
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• AJ McCarron working out for Bengals

Photo by John Sommers/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Wow. The Cincinnati Bengals may be on the verge of signing a new quarterback, and boy, is it a blast from the past. As Saturday’s practice kicked off, media at the sessions noticed there was a new quarterback in town for a workout. And it was none other than AJ McCarron. Wow huge Bengals newsAJ McCarron is here...2023
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• Joe Burrow returns to practice

Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports He’s back. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has made his return to practice for the first time since July 27th when he suffered a calf injury. Prior to Wednesday’s practice, Burrow made his way to the Paycor Stadium practice fields wearing a jersey and pads with his helmet, so it appears he could get in a full session as the team is now preparing for ...2023
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• Joe Burrow feeling 100% coming off bye week

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Much-needed good news for the Bengals quarterback. The Cincinnati Bengals bye week seems to have done wonders for quarterback Joe Burrow, who has played the entire season to date with a nagging calf injury. “An extra week to get healthy, feeling good, feeling 100%,” Burrow told reporters as the Bengals prepare for Sunday’s contest in Santa Clara against...2023
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• Bengals land Washington guard Jaxson Kirkland, per report
Photo by Brian Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Bengals add depth to their offensive line with a guy who didn’t allow a sack in 2022. The Cincinnati Bengals never addressed the offensive line during the draft, but if they are intent on keeping offensive tackle Jonah Williams, they really didn’t need to. Instead, they waited until after the draft to sign Washington Huskies offen...2023
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• Orlando Brown Jr. and Geno Stone will play vs. Eagles

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Big news for the Bengals! The Cincinnati Bengals will have safety Geno Stone and left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. when the Philadelphia Eagles come to Paycor Stadium. On Friday, head coach Zac Taylor announced that Brown and Stone were good to go for Sunday’s big showdown. This is a major development for a Cincinnati team that’s won three of four games but ...2024
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• Trevor Siemian to Bengals after Brandon Allen joins 49ers
Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports The Bengals have a new backup QB. The Cincinnati Bengals have a new backup quarterback. Wednesday morning, news broke that former backup Brandon Allen was signing with the San Francisco 49ers. Shortly thereafter, word came down that the Bengals were signing Trevor Siemian, who will now be the presumed QB2 in Cincinnati this fall. NFL Network reporter James Pal...2023
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• Joe Burrow gets historic contract extension with Bengals, per report

Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The Bengals and Joe Burrow have agreed to the biggest contract in franchise history. It’s finally done. Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to one of the richest contract extensions in NFL history and easily the biggest in franchise history. According to Adam Schefter, it’s a five-year deal worth up to $275 million. It’s also got...2023
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• Katie Blackburn reacts to Jonah Williams’ trade request after Bengals “blindsided” him with Orlando Brown Jr. signing
Sam Greene-USA TODAY Sports While it’s fair for Jonah Williams to say he was blindsided by the addition of Orlando Brown Jr., that doesn’t mean the Bengals are the “bad guys” here. When the Cincinnati Bengals signed Orlando Brown Jr., they found their new franchise left tackle for the next four years. That position was manned for the previous three years by Jonah Williams, who the team sel...2023
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• Bengals 2025 Training Camp Week 1 Updates & Listener Questions Live
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• The Orange and Black Insider Bengals podcast: Summer Daze

Kareem Elgazzar-Imagn Images We continue our march to Bengals training camp with a look at Joe Burrow’s Netflix appearance and some more make-or-break campaigns by Bengals players. Training camp is around the corner and it’s ramping up with an exciting Netflix series starring Joe Burrow. On this episode of The Orange and Black Insider, we discuss the sights and sounds from Burrow on “Quart...2025
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• Bengals Podcast: Catching up with the AFC North
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• Podcast: Future Contract Extension Candidates

Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images “You want ‘em. We got ‘em.” I don’t know about you, but I need a break from talking about extending a certain NFL sack champion of sack-pion, if you will. I love Trey Hendrickson. I want him to be happy. I want it to be here. At this point, the conversation has become more toxic than the subject of Britney Spears’ 2003 banger of the same name. So, let...2025
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• Podcast: Matt and Willie’s Bengals Schedule Reaction
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• NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah likes Jihaad Campbell’s fit with the Bengals
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• Trey Hendrickson latest, Lucas Patrick Intro and Draft options: OBI

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Bengals shored up their interior of the offensive line with a versatile veteran—what does he bring to the table? We also chat about the latest with Trey Hendrickson and give you a draft profile on this latest episode of The Orange and Black Insider. While free agency in general has hit a lull, the Bengals are pondering their ...2025
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• 2025 NFL Draft Profile: Cincinnati OL Luke Kandra

Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A less-than-stellar year by the Bearcats doesn’t take away the allure of a promising interior offensive lineman. In recent years, the Cincinnati Bengals have made sizable investments across their offensive line. Orlando Brown Jr. was a major addition a couple of offseasons ago at left tackle, while the team has largely pursued veteran...2025
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• 2025 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: ASU Running Back Cam Skattebo
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• Bengals Podcast: Jermaine Burton Turnaround?
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• Podcast: What now for the Bengals?

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Bengals are shockingly 0-3. What can be done about it? We’re nearly into October, and the Cincinnati Bengals have yet to win a football game. After not even winning a preseason game, the 0-3 Bengals are now traveling to Asheville to take on the Carolina Panthers. On this week’s episode of Matt and Willie Know Ball, Willie Lut...2024
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