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• Film Room: A clear role for Barrett Carter in Al Golden’s defense

Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images Carter makes plays in the passing game. After signing two linebackers in free agency, it was unexpected to see the Cincinnati Bengals select two more in the 2025 NFL Draft, However, Al Golden’s words and Barrett Carter’s film reveal that Demetrius Knight and Carter are two very different types of linebackers. Golden talked about how to have a major impact...2025
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• Colts DC Lou Anarumo reuniting with Bengals LB is PFF’s ‘one last offseason move to make’

Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts could withstand to add some additional starting caliber depth at linebacker, and there’s a familiar face that could potentially be available for new DC Lou Anarumo. According to PFF, Indianapolis Colts new veteran defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo reuniting with Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt is the team’s ‘one ...2025
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• Random Ramsdom: Who will be pass catcher #3?

Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 5/9/25 The Los Angeles Rams seem set at their top receiver spots with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, but who will be pass catcher #3? Will Tutu Atwell have the best year of his career? Could it be some combination of Terrance Ferguson and Tyler Higbee? What about Kyren Williams? It’s a fun thought becau...2025
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• Bengals News (5/9): Communication between Trey Hendrickson and Cincinnati

Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Hopefully those communications were positive. Bengals News Report: There ‘Has Been Some Communication’ Between Trey Hendrickson, Bengals Amidst Contract Saga Ian Rapoport says Hendrickson proved a point by going quiet, and that point was received. He also said the Cincinnati Bengals and the league’s defending sack leader hav...2025
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• Bengals News (5/8): Joe Burrow impacting Cincinnati’s draft picks?

Sam Greene / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images He absolutely should. He is, after all, the most important guy on the team. Bengals News Execs unfiltered thoughts on NFL Draft for every AFC team: Did the Browns get it right? “... Anytime you’ve got a quarterback like Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Tom Brady and those guys, you can take some risks because they will fix it for you.” An NFL exec sha...2025
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• Rams suggested to ‘kick the tires’ on off-ball linebacker

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Bengals LB Germaine Pratt is likely on the trade block this offseason If there’s one glaring flaw about this year’s Los Angeles Rams team, it’s the linebacking unit. The Rams’ front office failed to add anyone substantial this offseason, besides Chris Paul Jr. in the NFL draft. Given the striking lack of depth from an expected NFC contender, L.A. was sugges...2025
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• Colts DC Lou Anarumo reuniting with Bengals LB is PFF’s ‘one last offseason move to make’
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• Three Free Agents the Indianapolis Colts should target following the NFL Draft

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Indianapolis Colts still have a few holes throughout the roster that could be alleviated with post-draft free-agency help. The Indianapolis Colts’ offseason program continues to ramp up with rookie minicamp kicking off this upcoming weekend. While general manager Chris Ballard surprised with a handful of back-against-the-wall...2025
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• Bengals OTA Twitter recap

Joe Simon and Katie Richards for the Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images 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. Bengals back at it on Tuesday on outdoor practice fields pic.twitte...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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• Final Bengals 7-round mock draft

Locked On Bengals Podcast Draft Day has arrived! NFL Draft Day has arrived, and the Cincinnati Bengals’ first pick will come with the 17th overall selection. Last year was a bit different than this year. It was rather obvious the Bengals were leaning towards an offensive lineman when the team selected Amarius Mims out of Georgia. This year is a bit different. The team is desperate in some...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 trade Trey Hendrickson for draft capital?

Photo by Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images What the Bengals draft could look like in the event of a Trey Hendrickson trade. In this five-part series, I ask “what if?” and explore different draft scenarios for the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2025 NFL Draft class. In all, I will do 15 mock drafts and use this as an avenue for discussing 97 different prospects. “Time. Space. Reality. It’s ...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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• Nick Martin set to meet with Cincinnati Bengals

Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images Martin played linebacker at Oklahoma State The Cincinnati Bengals are officially in 2025 NFL Draft mode with Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase locked up for the foreseeable future. All eyes will now turn on how the team can shore up their defense this offseason, and the draft is going to ideally be a huge help for the Bengals. While figuring out a contract...2025
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"During his time in Cincinnati, Golden helped Germaine Pratt and Logan Wilson develop into one of the NFL’s best linebacker duos."

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"Germaine Pratt scooped it up, and the Bengals, needing only a field goal, were set up in prime position to win their first divisional matchup of the 2024 season."

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"While Anzalone’s contract is probably more expensive than some were projecting, it’s worth noting that other free agent linebackers got significant deals, including Tremaine Edmunds (four years, $72 million) and Germaine Pratt (three years, $21 million)."

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"Bengals' Germaine Pratt says Steelers 'like to do the same plays over and over' following Sunday's win"

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"He was blocking when running back James Robinson accidentally rolled into his left leg while being tackled by linebacker Germaine Pratt."

• Colts DC Lou Anarumo reuniting with Bengals LB is PFF’s ‘one last offseason move to make’
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• Random Ramsdom: Who will be pass catcher #3?
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• Bengals News (5/9): Communication between Trey Hendrickson and Cincinnati
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• Bengals News (5/8): Joe Burrow impacting Cincinnati’s draft picks?
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• Rams suggested to ‘kick the tires’ on off-ball linebacker
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• Bengals star QB Joe Burrow arrives for OTAs after missing the first session

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images He’s back, and all is right with the world. When the Cincinnati Bengals opened up Phase 2 of their offseason program with voluntary OTAs on Tuesday, the vast majority of the team was onsite. They were missing a few, including Trey Hendrickson and Germaine Pratt, but the biggest name not in attendance was franchise quarterback Joe Burrow. While it was never o...2025
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• Three Free Agents the Indianapolis Colts should target following the NFL Draft
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• Trey Hendrickson and Germaine Pratt absent from Bengals OTAs

Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images 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 af...2025
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• Bengals OTA Twitter recap
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• Bengals News (5/2): Rookie Goals

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images What are some achievable goals for each rookie from this class? One goal each Bengals NFL Draft pick can accomplish as rookies to make Cincinnati a better team in 2025That's the goal of this exercise. We're going to lay out achievable marks each of Cincinnati's six draft picks can reasonably hit based on who they were in college, what rookies of recent ...2025
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• Film Room: A clear role for Barrett Carter in Al Golden’s defense
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• Bengals News (5/8): Joe Burrow impacting Cincinnati’s draft picks?
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• Bengals star QB Joe Burrow arrives for OTAs after missing the first session
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• Mel Kiper suggests Bengals had the worst draft and Browns had the best one

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Mel Kiper had opposite views of how the Ohio teams did in the 2025 NFL Draft. After the NFL Draft, we always get the grades from the experts, and we now have Mel Kiper Jr.’s grade for the Cincinnati Bengals Kiper not only gives the Bengals one of the lowest grades in the class, he gives the Cleveland Browns the highest at an A+. That...2025
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• Bengals News (4/28): Demetrius Knight Jr. talks about delivery-driver past

Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Bengals new linebacker has always delivered. Bengals 2025 NFL Draft NotebookThe first three rounds were uncommonly impactful in recent club history with two potential Opening Day starters and a rotational regular. The sense is the trio of players they grabbed on Saturday's last day of the draft were ranked much higher on their dr...2025
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• Cincinnati Bengals pre-draft roster and projected depth chart
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• Duke Tobin non-committal on Germaine Pratt and Bengals linebackers

Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Germaine Pratt? Oren Burks? What’s happening at linebacker? It’s NFL Draft week, and the Cincinnati Bengals are preparing to fill out their roster for a hopeful Super Bowl run. Most teams have at least a few holes to fill at this point in the offseason, and the Bengals are no exception. One position that may look like a stren...2025
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• Bengals beef up trenches in Dane Brugler’s 7-round NFL Mock Draft and give Chase Brown a running mate

Photo by Andy Altenburger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images This could be a very solid draft for the Bengals. The NFL Draft is less than a week away, and there are many names being mentioned as possible targets for the Cincinnati Bengals. Recently, The Athletic’s Dane Brugler, author of the annually famous “The Beast” Draft Guide, did his seven-round Mock Draft. Let’s look and see who he th...2025
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• NFL Draft What If: What if the Bengals decide to “Load Up” at one position?
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• Bengals Mock Draft: 7-round projection following NFL Combine

Set Number: X164668 TK1 The Bengals go heavy on defense and in the trenches. This is arguably the biggest offseason in recent history for the Cincinnati Bengals with several large contract negotiations approaching and in the works. The Bengals have already placed a second franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins, though both sides continue to work on getting a long-term deal done. While ...2025
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• Bengals News (5/9): Communication between Trey Hendrickson and Cincinnati
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• Bengals News (5/8): Joe Burrow impacting Cincinnati’s draft picks?
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• 14 winners and 6 losers from the Bengals’ 2025 draft class
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• Bengals News (4/28): Demetrius Knight Jr. talks about delivery-driver past
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• Friday Discussion: Next Bengals player to get a long-term deal

Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Who will be the next Bengal to get a new deal done? TGIF my Bengals family! For our final daily discussion this week, we want to know who you believe will be the next Bengals player to get a long-term contract. With Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins locked up, all eyes are on Trey Hendrickson, but there’s a very real chance the Bengals won’t keep him be...2025
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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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• The Linc - Eagles earn good grades for their trade with the Browns

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/11/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... 2025 NFL free agency, trade grades: Chase Young, Charvarius Ward - ESPN+Eagles get: QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, 2025 fifth-round pick. Browns get: QB Kenny Pickett. Eagles trade: A. Browns trade: D. A year ago, the Eagles traded for Pickett by giving a package...2025
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• 2025 Cincinnati Bengals Position Review: Linebackers

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images What can Al Golden do to fix this group? It’s common to claim that linebacker is not an important position. Because unlike cornerback and defensive end, they don’t have a direct impact on the quarterback. Well, I say ”poppycock.” Linebackers have to do it all. They fill gaps in the run game, drop into zone coverage, man up with tight ends and running back...2025
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• Bengals News (2/17): Can Bengals scoop up underrated defender in NFL Draft?

Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images Can the Bengals luck out and have a player fall to them at a key position? Bengals CBs Coach Charles Burks' Climb To NFL Takes New TurnLou Anarumo, the man who added Burks to the Bengals secondary in the afterglow of the Super Bowl in 2022, is now the defensive coordinator in Indianapolis and probably had interest. Burks had other contacts, too, ...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Saquon Barkley doesn’t understand booing Taylor Swift

Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Chiefs headlines for Thursday, February 13 The latest NFL overhaul tiers: Who’s contending, rebuilding in 2025? | ESPN STILL MAJOR CONTENDERS Kansas City Chiefs (15-2) Average age of roster: 26.4 Salary cap space: $5.1 million Total 2025 draft picks (projected): 7 What’s next: One game won’t diminish Kansas City’s presence — thanks to five Super Bowl appearances a...2025
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• Bengals' Germaine Pratt says Steelers 'like to do the same plays over and over' following Sunday's win

Pratt's quotes certainly won't go over well in Pittsburgh...2022
• Report: Lions re-signing Alex Anzalone to a 3-year deal
Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports The Lions are bringing back the veteran linebacker with a significant raise. Alex Anzalone is back with the Detroit Lions and he’s returning to a significant raise. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Lions are re-signing Anzalone to a three-year deal worth $18.75 million. That represents a significant raise for Anzalone, who re-signed with the Lion...2023
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• Joe Burrow says Germaine Pratt INT was one of the best defensive plays he’s ever seen

Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports The Bengals defense was dominant down the stretch, and Burrow couldn’t be happier. What. A. Win. The Cincinnati Bengals came out of the bye week full steam ahead on both sides of the football. The Bengals offense put up 31 points, and the defense held the talented 49ers to just 17. There were so many big plays for both sides of the ball today, but one defensi...2023
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• Germaine Pratt makes it clear he wants to win; praises Joe Burrow for turning around Bengals franchise
Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Keeping Lou Anarumo also helped Pratt decide to remain with the Bengals. NFL free agency is one of the wildest periods in any sport. Players are finding new homes at a rapid pace and millions of dollars are being tossed around by teams. It is one of the rare instances where players can have some leverage over a team, and they truly get t...2023
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• Logan Wilson and Bengals agree to contract extension, per report

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The Bengals get their star linebacker under contract for the foreseeable future. The Cincinnati Bengals and standout linebacker Logan Wilson have agreed to a contract extension! Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network broke the story, though Bengal Jim hinted at this move earlier today. Per Rapoport, it’s a four-year extension worth up to $37.5 million and an aver...2023
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• Adam Jones says Joe Burrow is the best NFL QB; praises Bengals secondary

Sam Greene/Cincinnati Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The former Bengals cornerback and punt returner thinks 2023 could be the team’s year! Adam “Pacman” Jones, the former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback and punt returner, has stuck around the city and team ever since his career came to an end after the 2018 season, even though he finished his career with the Broncos when he was 35. He’s now 3...2023
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• Bengals' Germaine Pratt explains postgame outburst toward Joseph Ossai after late hit on Patrick Mahomes

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• Germaine Pratt very much open to re-signing with Bengals
Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images As always, free agency is a two-way street. It’s been a wonderful contract year for Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt. A third-round draft pick of the club in 2019, Pratt has elevated his game as a starter in Lou Anarumo’s adaptive defensive scheme. Pro Football Focus graded him out at a career-high 78.4, which is the 10th-best among starting ...2023
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• Bengals Roster Analysis: 6 Takeaways from the Final 53

Cara Owsley/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The roster is set. Here are a handful of insights from the guys the Bengals decided to keep around. The last hurdle the Cincinnati Bengals needed to overcome before the 2024 season could begin was setting the 53-man roster. That happened on Tuesday at 4 PM, and now the only thing left for us to do is wait for the first kickoff. When the roster w...2024
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• Bengals News (11/4): Bengals playoff odd get huge boost with win against Bills

Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports The Bengals game on Sunday will have huge playoff implications according to analytics. team with the most playoff leverage on the line in week 9:bengalsfalconsbillsvikingsjets https://t.co/6GrPWx3yR1 pic.twitter.com/t1Z2cZgycq— Tej Seth (@tejfbanalytics) November 3, 2023 Quick Hits: Bengals Special Teams Look To Depth After Losing Tycen Anderson; Broad...2023
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• Colts DC Lou Anarumo reuniting with Bengals LB is PFF’s ‘one last offseason move to make’
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• Random Ramsdom: Who will be pass catcher #3?
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• Bengals News (5/9): Communication between Trey Hendrickson and Cincinnati
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• Bengals News (5/8): Joe Burrow impacting Cincinnati’s draft picks?
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• Rams suggested to ‘kick the tires’ on off-ball linebacker
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• Bengals star QB Joe Burrow arrives for OTAs after missing the first session
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• Three Free Agents the Indianapolis Colts should target following the NFL Draft
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• Bengals OTA Twitter recap
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• Bengals News (5/2): Rookie Goals
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• Mel Kiper suggests Bengals had the worst draft and Browns had the best one
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• Three Free Agents the Indianapolis Colts should target following the NFL Draft
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• Final Bengals 7-round mock draft
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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 (3/28): Getting to know you

Stephen Lew-Imagn Images The Bengals brought in a versatile offensive lineman this spring. Bengals News 5 Things to Know about New Bengal Lucas Patrick The Bengals signed free agent Lucas Patrick to add experience to the offensive line room. Here are five facts to know about the new Bengals offensive lineman. Multiple Cincinnati Bengals Targets Fall Farther Than Expected in Latest Mock Dr...2025
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• Bengals free agency: 10 winners and 4 losers thus far
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• Cowboys vs Bengals: 5 reasons the home team ended up losing

Cara Owsley/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images What would you say were the main reasons the Cowboys lost on Monday? The Dallas Cowboys couldn’t finish. Despite managing to keep up with a high-powered Cincinnati Bengals offense, the Cowboys couldn’t generate enough scoring to stay ahead and seal the win. The loss is deflating because it likely erased all chances the team woul...2024
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• George Pickens commits 2 unsportsmanlike conduct penalties vs. Bengals but isn’t ejected

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Clown behavior. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens gave the Cincinnati Bengals fits Sunday, catching three passes for 74 yards and a touchdown to help send Cincy to 4-8 on the season, but he also made a fool of himself. In the win, Pickens committed two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. He first was flagged for tau...2024
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• Bengals’ recent success in free agency bodes well for the latest class
Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Bengals’ hit rate on outside free agents has been outstanding. Everyone is still riding the hype train over the Cincinnati Bengals signing Orlando Brown Jr. to one of the biggest contracts they have ever given an outside free agent. In the wake of that, it is a great time to look back at how well Cincinnati has utilized free agency ...2023
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