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• How the Bengals’ 2024 moves look a year later

Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images What worked out and what didn’t? The Cincinnati Bengals had an active offseason last year, and now that we’ve had a year to look back on it, some moves make a ton of sense, and some leave us scratching our heads. Let’s recap the Bengals 2024 moves and see where they are today. 2024 Cincinnati Bengals free agency results one year later T...2025
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• 2025 Bengals Make-or-Break Player: Offensive Lineman Cordell Volson

Bob Donnan-Imagn Images While Cordell Volson has started for the Bengals the last couple of years, criticisms have stayed in place. New arrivals place pressure on the veteran to keep his starting status in 2025. A Bengals Offseason Tradition We have a bit of an annual tradition that kicks off around this time of year. Once the first waves of free agency and the NFL Draft are in the rearvi...2025
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• Browns 2025 Schedule Primer: Week 1 & 18, Cincinnati Bengals roster changes, updates and more

Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Browns take on the Bengals in Weeks 1 & 18 of the 2025 regular season The Cleveland Browns will host the Cincinnati Bengals in Weeks 1 & 18 of the 2025 NFL season. Now that this year’s NFL schedule has been officially released, we can break down each matchup and each team for the upcoming season. The Bengals started the 2024 season po...2025
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• Dylan Fairchild tabbed as early impact player for Bengals

Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images 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 ...2025
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• Best guards available for the Bengals in free agency

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images If the Bengals are really looking to keep Joe Burrow upright in the pocket, there is still some work to be done. The 2025 NFL Draft is over, and the Cincinnati Bengals are six players deeper than they were before it began, but there are still some areas that could be improved. The Bengals selected two offensive linemen in the draft, Georgia’s Dylan Fairchild a...2025
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• 14 winners and 6 losers from the Bengals’ 2025 draft class

Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Cincinnati stuck with six picks and is finalizing its UDFA group, as they look for another championship run in 2025. However, with new additions come both beneficiaries and those whose roster chances potentially dwindle. The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2025 draft class has been met with a myriad of opinions, but it largely addressed...2025
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• 5 winners and 4 losers from Day 3 of NFL Draft

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Who had a great weekend and who has a tough hill to climb now after the draft? The Cincinnati Bengals finished their draft today and the final round really solidified several players' spots on this roster before we even make it to training camp. Here are the winners and losers from Day 3 of the draft. Winners Geno Stone: I don't think anyone went into the d...2025
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• Breaking down the Bengals’ selection of OL Jalen Rivers

Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Adding some depth to the offensive line. The Cincinnati Bengals double-dipped on offensive linemen in the draft by taking Jalen Rivers from the Miami Hurricanes. He is a versatile player who could possibly provide some depth and versatility to Joe Burrow's protection. What he brings to the Bengals: Versatility: Rivers has 20 sta...2025
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• Cincinnati Bengals pre-draft roster and projected depth chart

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images Here’s a look at where things stand, if there season were to start today. The NFL Draft will begin Thursday night and extend through the majority of the weekend. Once the Arizona Cardinals announce their first-round pick, the Cincinnati Bengals will go on the clock with the No. 17 pick. Before we get too excited, though, here’s a look at the roster and...2025
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• NFL Draft What If: What if the Bengals decide to “Load Up” at one position?

Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It worked in 2020. In this five-part series, I ask “what if?” and explore different draft scenarios. In all, I will due 15 mock drafts and use this as an avenue of discussing 97 different prospects. “Time. Space. Reality. It’s more than a linear path... I am your guide through these vast new realities.” - The Watcher - What If...? The B...2025
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• 2025 Free Agent Profile: What the Bengals are getting with Lucas Patrick

Stephen Lew-Imagn Images The Bengals signed a versatile offensive lineman with starting experience at multiple spots. What does he bring to the table for Cincinnati? When the Cincinnati Bengals made the tough decision to move on from Alex Cappa this offseason, significant interior offensive line needs emerged. While there are still some solid names on the market to continue shoring up thos...2025
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• Bengals signing Lucas Patrick, per report

Photo by William Purnell/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Well there is the guard. The Cincinnati Bengals have signed interior offensive lineman Lucas Patrick. According to A to Z Sports’ John Sheeran, the Bengals are signing Patrick to a one-year deal worth $2.1 million. Patrick spent last season with the New Orleans Saints and the two prior to that with the Chicago Bears after spending h...2025
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• Best available guards the Bengals could (and should) sign in free agency

Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images They’ve got to do something to help keep Burrow clean in the pocket. The Cincinnati Bengals have reached long-term agreements with both of their star wide receivers, ensuring Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins will remain the core of the offense for the foreseeable future. They’re also reportedly working to keep...2025
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"With Cody Ford signing a two-year contract and Cordell Volson back in the fold, the two are expected to compete with the newly signed Lucas Patrick for the starting positions as of now, but that could always change."

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"Already down their starting right tackle, Trent Brown, losing Mims put Cody Ford in the right tackle spot."

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"Following a free agency visit to Cincinnati, Cody Ford has reportedly agreed to terms with the Bengals."

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"Cardinals trade grades: Arizona acquires OL Cody Ford from Bills, reuniting Kyler Murray with college teammate"

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"Bills place Gabriel Davis and Cody Ford on reserve/COVID-19 list, Davis will miss matchup vs. Patriots"

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"Bills' Cody Ford fined for illegal blindside block that knocked Buffalo out of field goal range in playoffs"

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"Questions remain about Jonah Williams while Cody Ford and Garrett Bradbury make their case"

• How the Bengals’ 2024 moves look a year later
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• 2025 Bengals Make-or-Break Player: Offensive Lineman Cordell Volson
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• Browns 2025 Schedule Primer: Week 1 & 18, Cincinnati Bengals roster changes, updates and more
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• Dylan Fairchild tabbed as early impact player for Bengals
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• 14 winners and 6 losers from the Bengals’ 2025 draft class
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• Grading the Bengals’ entire 2025 draft class

Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Grading every pick the Bengals made to go with a cumulative grade. The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Cincinnati Bengals have added six new players to their roster. After a disastrous 2024 season, the Bengals opted to draft heavily into the defense. New defensive coordinator Al Golden’s handprints are all over this r...2025
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• 5 winners and 4 losers from Day 3 of NFL Draft
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• Breaking down the Bengals’ selection of OL Jalen Rivers
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• Bengals Draft: 5 winners and 7 losers from Day 2

Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We’re done with Day 2 and the first three rounds of the draft. Here are some winners and losers based on the team’s Day 2 picks. Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft is over, and the Cincinnati Bengals have brought in two more rookies to join the teams—second-round pick Demetrius Knight Jr. and third-round pick Dylan Fairchild. The Bengals selec...2025
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• 2025 Bengals Make-or-Break Player: Offensive Lineman Cordell Volson
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• Cincinnati Bengals pre-draft roster and projected depth chart
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• NFL Draft What If: What if the Bengals decide to “Load Up” at one position?
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• Bengals News (4/9): Cincinnati hosting Buckeyes ahead of NFL Draft

Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images Could the Bengals send a couple of players just down the road to continue their college careers? How The Bengals And Andrei Iosivas Turned A Top 30 Visit Into A Draft Day Home: 'We Just Wanted To Look Him In The Eye'"It's not an exact science. We wish we could bring in 130," says Mike Potts, the Bengals director of college scouting, part of the brain ...2025
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• Bengals News (3/24): Praise for Bengals re-signing wide receivers

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The Bengals finally get some positive recognition for their move. New Guard Lucas Patrick’s Experienced Versatility Drawn To Bengals’ Firepower: ‘This Is An Exciting Offense To Join’“Come in and compete,” Patrick said of his role. “See how things shake out. I know there’s still a draft and they’re probably filling out some more spots. But I’m just fired up t...2025
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• Tuesday Trenches: Worst-case scenario seasons (just ask the Bills), and closing time

Phil Didion/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Two seasons in purgatory is two seasons too many. “Clark, I think it’d be best if everyone went home...... before things get worse.” “WORSE!?! How could things get any worse? Take a look around here, Ellen. We’re at the threshold of Hell!” The Cincinnati Bengals are in a bad place, and they’ve found themselves there two years in...2025
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• 6 winners and 3 losers from Bengals’ playoff-saving win over Steelers

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images That was a close one, and it keeps the Bengals alive for the NFL Playoffs. The Cincinnati Bengals just wrapped up their last game of the 2024 NFL regular season by defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road 19-17. In doing so, the Bengals have kept their slim playoff hopes alive, but they won’t know their fate until the Chiefs...2025
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• Brownies & Frownies from Browns loss to Bengals in Week 16

Katie Stratman-Imagn Images The bottom of the AFC North squared off in Week 16 with the Bengals toppling the Browns The Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals each had different aspirations before the season began. Going into their AFC North clash, pride and a job next season is what each player on both rosters was playing for. The Bengals won their first encounter 21-14 ...2024
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• 3 winners and numerous losers in Bengals’ loss to Steelers

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images The Bengals’ season was essentially ended by their bitter rivals on Sunday afternoon. The Cincinnati Bengals’ season is essentially over. In yet another must-win game and this time in the AFC North, Cincinnati just couldn’t keep up with the Steelers’ offense. Here are the best and worst in the Bengals’ 38-44 loss to the Steelers. Winners Chase Brown: With t...2024
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• Bengals free agency: 10 winners and 4 losers thus far

Sam Greene / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A look into the winners and losers of free agency. It has been less than a week since free agency began, ushering in the 2025 NFL season. The Cincinnati Bengals have been busy assembling a team they hope can make a deep playoff run—and, ideally, bring the first Super Bowl title to the Queen City. So far, they’ve retained some key players and ...2025
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• NFL free agency legal tampering Day 1 open thread and headlines

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Let’s get tampering. At noon ET, the 2025 NFL year will unofficially begin. Tampering has long been a problem in the NFL, especially with free agency. It got so bad the NFL made an official tampering period where teams and free agents can talk prior to the beginning of the new league year. No deal can officially be signed until March 12th this year, but y...2025
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• Tuesday Trenches: Worst-case scenario seasons (just ask the Bills), and closing time
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• Sam Hubbard likely done for the year; Alex Cappa in concussion protocol

Steve Roberts-Imagn Images The long-time Bengals defense end could have played his last snap in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals are 6-8 heading into their final three-game stretch against the Browns, Broncos, and Steelers, but they’ve been hit with more bad injury news. According to Charlie Clifford, starting defensive end Sam Hubbard is out for the season with a PCL injury. Head coach...2024
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• Bengals lose thriller to Ravens, fall to 1-4

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images That was brutal. It was an unseasonably warm Sunday in Southwest Ohio when the Cincinnati Bengals hosted the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season. This was the first division matchup for both teams, and both were looking to overcome a slow start to the season. In what turned into an absolute thriller, the Bengals lost a heartbreaker in overtim...2024
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• Film Room: Bengals’ offensive free agent acquisitions
Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images A closer look at Brown, Smith, Ford, and Siemian. The Cincinnati Bengals have a lot of young talent at the skill positions and made a number of moves on the offensive line last year. Still, they managed to make some nice additions to the offensive side of the ball in 2023, and one name stands out above the rest. Orlando Brown The Bengals’ disciplined appro...2023
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• Bengals News (5/26): Andre Iosivas learning from the Princeton of NFL wide receivers
Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Andre Iosivas is going to get a world-class education on how to play wide receiver. Princeton's World-Class Iosivas Learning NFL To A Tee As Higgins Mentors"If you look at the progression in my routes from the first day I got here until now, you would think I went through a boot camp for three months," says Iosivas, who instead of becoming a world-class...2023
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• Cody Ford to Bengals, per report
Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports The Bengals continue bolstering the offensive line. Another day, another offensive line signing for the Cincinnati Bengals. After making a major splash on Wednesday with the addition of left tackle Orlando Brown, the Bengals are now dipping into the guard market. Following a free agency visit to Cincinnati, Cody Ford has reportedly agreed to terms with the Beng...2023
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• Bills' Cody Ford fined for illegal blindside block that knocked Buffalo out of field goal range in playoffs
Ford's block resulted in a 15-yard penalty that could have cost the Bills the game...2020
• Bengals reportedly close to signing Nick Scott
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The Bengals are working to bolster the safety position after losing Jessie Bates and Vonn Bell. Break out the Cincinnati Bengals! After being relatively quiet in the opening days of free agency, the Bengals are on a roll over the last 24 hours, signing Orlando Brown and Cody Ford to upgrade the offensive line. Now, the Bengals look poised to bolster the saf...2023
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• Cody Ford announces NFL reduced fine for illegal blindside block, money raised by Bills fans going to charity
Bills fans started a Go Fund Me to pay Ford's illegal blindside block from playoffs...2020
• Bengals hosting safety Nick Scott and offensive lineman Cody Ford for free agent visits
Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Bengals may be out of the splash zone, but their history with players at this level has been solid. NFL free agency doesn’t end after one move, and the Cincinnati Bengals still have cap space and needs to fill prior to the 2023 NFL Draft. After signing left tackle Orlando Brown, the Bengals are now set to host a couple of players who could find a nic...2023
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• Three and Out Podcast: Bengals making moves in NFL Free Agency
Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Jason and Kevin discuss the free agent signings of Orlando Brown Jr. and Cody Ford, Germaine Pratt’s re-signing, and potential rule changes coming in 2023. In episode three of Three and Out, Kevin and I discussed what happened so far in NFL free agency so far. First, we reacted to the Cincinnati Bengals’ monster signing of left tackle Orlando Br...2023
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• Bengals lose thriller to Ravens, fall to 1-4
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• Joe Burrow says Cody Ford did “an unbelievable job” on Myles Garrett

Photo by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The QB was appreciative of the lineman’s ability to step in and help as needed. The Cincinnati Bengals held Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns’ defensive line relatively in check on Sunday. And that effort was in no small part thanks to the play of Cody Ford, who stepped in for Amarius Mims a week after starting in place of Orla...2024
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• Bengals News (10/22): What happens if Orlando Brown Jr. is out vs. Eagles?

Bob Donnan-Imagn Images It sounds like it’s already decided... Bengals News Zac Taylor effectively shoots down one contingency plan if Orlando Brown Jr. misses time with calf strainBrown is considered day-to-day with his injury. If he’s out this week, it sounds like Cody Ford gets the call. But should it be Amarius Mims? Bengals Split Division Of Labor All Three Ways In Victory Over Browns...2024
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• Week 6 AFC North recap and updated odds to win the division

Getty Images Big wins across the board for AFC North teams, and the Bengals no longer have the worst odds to win the division. A lot of big wins in the North, but not much movement available for the Bengals as every AFC North team that was in action won their respective matchup. The Bengals beat a respectable Seahawks team at home, while the Browns shocked the whole league when they hosted...2023
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• Dylan Fairchild tabbed as early impact player for Bengals
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• 5 winners and 4 losers from Day 3 of NFL Draft
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• Bengals Draft: 5 winners and 7 losers from Day 2
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• Bengals sign Cody Ford to 2-year deal

Photo by Melinda Meijer/ISI Photos/Getty Images Ford gives the Bengals depth across their embattled offensive line. Ahead of NFL free agency kicking off, the Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed Cody Ford. According to NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo, the Bengals have given Ford a two-year deal, so he’s set to remain in Cincinnati for the next two seasons. The 6-foot-3, 345-pound Ford will...2025
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• Bengals in NFL Power Rankings Week 12 Roundup

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images As you expected, the Bengals dropped. The Cincinnati Bengals lost to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football in Week 11. It was a brutal loss, not because the Bengals are now 5-5, but because Joe Burrow was injured for the season. He will now be sidelined with a torn wrist ligament, a brutal blow for a team that has made it to the AFC Championshi...2023
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• Bengals News (10/25): No trade?

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Bengals seem to be planning what they have always done around the trade deadline. Nothing. Bengals’ trade deadline philosophy likely won’t change and that could create risksCINCINNATI — The NFL news cycle over the next eight days will be overrun with trade deadline deals and projections. Mock trades, players on the block, sellers, buyers and late-ro...2023
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• 2023 Bengals Position Preview: Offensive Line
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Bengals offensive line builds cohesiveness The Jungle is atwitter (or is it a-”X” now?) with talk of a potential Joe Burrow extension being announced soon. While Burrow’s extension is about keeping him in the clubhouse, building the offensive line is about keeping him on the field. As Bengals fans, we have seen some dark days. We traveled through the d...2023
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• Bengals 53-man roster prediction: Training camp Edition
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Cutdown day isn’t here yet, but it is coming. Here’s who I think will make it on the final roster. The Cincinnati Bengals players have reported to training camp, which means the final preparations for the 2023 season have begun. Right now, there are over 80 players on the roster, but on August 29, each team will have to cut down to their final 53-man roste...2023
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• 49ers to host WRs A.J. Brown, Deebo Samuel
The 49ers will host Ole Miss wide receiver A.J. Brown and South Carolina WR Deebo Samuel on Monday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter). Neither player is in the mix for the Niners at No. 2 overall, but both could be an option further down the line. Right now, it seems likely that Brown will be a first-rounder, making him unlikely to be available when the 49ers pick again at No. 36 o...2019
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