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• Top priorities for the Bengals once Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins deals are signed

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images The first two dominos have reportedly fallen. Here’s what needs to come next. The Cincinnati Bengals have reportedly agreed to long-term deals with their star wide receivers, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Now, they have a top-tier quarterback in Joe Burrow paired with the best wide receiver duo in the league for the foreseeable future. That’s great. Howev...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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• NFL free agency legal tampering Day 2 open thread and headlines

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Bengals made some moves, but not the big ones. The NFL’s legal tampering period kicked off Monday, and while the Cincinnati Bengals didn’t make any big splashes, they retained some talent and added some defensive pieces. Bengals News Bengals re-sign B.J. Hill to 3-year, $33M deal “Hill, 29, got the free agency period after his three-year deal worth $3...2025
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• Bengals land Eagles defender Oren Burks

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images A new linebacker! The Cincinnati Bengals are on the board again, this time agreeing to a deal with Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Oren Burks. According to NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport, the Bengals have agreed to a two-year deal worth $5 million and a chance to compete for a starting spot on Al Golden’s defense. Originally a third-round pick in the 2018 NFL...2025
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• Akeem Davis-Gaither leaves Bengals for Arizona

Phil Didion/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images ADG is off to Arizona. The Cincinnati Bengals have been working to re-sign their top free agents. One under-the-radar name was Akeem Davis-Gaither, who filled in nicely this past season when Logan Wilson went down with a season-ending injury. Now, Davis-Gaither is ready to try his hand with a new team, as he’s reportedly agreed ...2025
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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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• Akeem Davis-Gaither leaves Bengals for Arizona
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• Notre Dame players the Bengals could draft to build Al Golden’s defense

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Could Al Golden’s return to Cincinnati open up a pipeline from South Bend to the Queen City? The Cincinnati Bengals have a new defensive coordinator in Al Golden, and now the work of rebuilding the team’s defense begins. Considering Golden coached Notre Dame’s defense to the National Championship Game, it’s only natural that he may want to consider some of his...2025
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• The Bengals’ next cut/trade candidates following the release of Alex Cappa

Sam Hubbard | Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Who will the Bengals look to part ways with now that Cappa has been let go? Money doesn’t grow on trees. But if the Cincinnati Bengals hope to keep star players Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Trey Hendrickson happy and a part of the roster, they are going to have to find a lot of it. And in a hurry. Currentl...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 (2/19): Joe Burrow among favorite to win 2025 MVP

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Could next year be the year for Joe Burrow to get that elusive MVP award? Bengals Banking On Ryan Rehkow To Hit New Heights: "Hasn't Scratched The Surface'Just like Rehkow wasted no time showing the Bengals what he had in last season's record-breaking NFL debut on Opening Day, the Bengals didn't wait to keep him around for 2025. They did it rather decisi...2025
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• Tuesday Trenches: The Core

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Who makes up the Bengals’ core? The Cincinnati Bengals have one of the most important offseasons in franchise history ahead of them. They’re coming off a 9-8 season in which they missed the playoffs despite Joe Burrow’s MVP-caliber performance, Ja’Marr Chase’s Triple Crown and Trey Hendrickson leading the league in sacks. Now, t...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."

• Top priorities for the Bengals once Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins deals are signed
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• The Linc - Eagles earn good grades for their trade with the Browns
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• NFL free agency legal tampering Day 2 open thread and headlines
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• Bengals land Eagles defender Oren Burks
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• Akeem Davis-Gaither leaves Bengals for Arizona
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• Bengals Mock Draft: 7-round projection following NFL Combine
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• Notre Dame players the Bengals could draft to build Al Golden’s defense
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• The Bengals’ next cut/trade candidates following the release of Alex Cappa
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• Bengals tabbed a potential suitor for Osa Odighizuwa in free agency

Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Could the Bengals bring in a free agent superstar to bolster the defensive line? The Cincinnati Bengals have their hands full already in the building with guys like Ja’Marr Chase, Trey Hendrickson, and Tee Higgins due for new deals. The Bengals also have a ton of work to do in the upcoming NFL Draft and free agency to help revamp the defense. The defense has numerous...2025
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• Rams top free agent target might not even become available

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images What happens if WR Tee Higgins doesn’t become available for Rams in free agency The wide receiver position will be one of focus this offseason for the Los Angeles Rams. With the wide receiver room being built around Puka Nacua, the front office needs to do everything that they can to find a complementary piece next to him. The Rams will likely trade or rele...2025
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• Horse Tracks: Broncos’ defense ranked third best in tackling for 2024 season

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images According to Next Gen Stats, the Denver Broncos had the third highest tackling grade on defense in the National Football League in 2024. Good morning, Broncos Country. The Denver Broncos sported one of the best defenses in the NFL during the 2024 season. Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph switched things up and went to a more aggressive, blitz happy, at...2025
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• Bengals captain Germaine Pratt requests trade, per report

The Enquirer/Albert Cesare / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Pratt appears to be leaving Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals appear to be in search of a new linebacker, as Germaine Pratt has reportedly requested a trade. This, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. If true, then it looks like we’ve seen the end of the Pratt era in Cincinnati. He was already a cap casualty candida...2025
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• Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden gets compared to Aaron Glenn by expert

Photo by Michael Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images The Bengals are hoping they hired the next Aaron Glenn as their defensive coordinator, The Cincinnati Bengals were finally able to make it official as they hired Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden as their new defensive coordinator. Bengals fans should already have fairly high regard for Golden as he spent several seasons as Cincinna...2025
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• Bengals go defense in first Mel Kiper mock draft at ESPN

Photo by Sarah Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Interesting pick. There is no doubt that the Cincinnati Bengals' defense needs help this offseason. With new defensive coordinator Al Golden now in place, the team can look toward how they can improve the defensive unit through free agency and the NFL draft. In his latest mock draft, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has the Bengals selecting line...2025
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• Al Golden looks like the favorite for Bengals DC; Patrick Graham is also a finalist, per report

Photo by Michael Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images It seems the Bengals are close to finally making a decision for their coordinator position. The defensive coordinator position for the Cincinnati Bengals appears to be down to two final names. Drae Harris of Sports Illustrated reports that the Bengals are down to Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and Notre Dame defensive ...2025
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• Bengals Film Room: Defense steps up vs. Broncos

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images This is the defense this team needs to compete. Many people don’t want to admit it, but the Cincinnati Bengals' defense looked pretty good this last week. I didn’t say great. I didn’t say they were locked down/shut down. I said pretty good. Honestly, that’s all we are asking for. With Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins o...2025
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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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• 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 News (2/13): End of the Germaine Pratt era?

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The veteran linebacker has had some iconic moments for Cincinnati, but has reportedly asked for a trade. Bengals News Germaine Pratt sends the Bengals a clear message, but it was likely the Bengals who sent him one first As the Cincinnati Bengals prepare to improve their roster in a month’s time, tough decisions will have to be made to make room for new a...2025
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• Twitter reactions to Germaine Pratt requesting a trade

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Social media has varying opinions on the veterab linebacker requesting a trade. The Cincinnati Bengals and their fans got a bit of a surprise Wednesday when veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt requested a trade from the team. One of the first draft picks of the Zac Taylor and Lou Anarumo era for this team, Pratt is now potentially looking to bounce like his...2025
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• 5 takeaways from Al Golden’s return

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images He’s home. New Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden is back in Cincinnati. After the contract was signed, we got to hear more from Golden about what brought him back to Cincinnati during an interview with Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. Golden’s family remained in Cincinnati while he was with Notre Dame Familiarity with not only Zac Taylor but the city of Cinci...2025
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• Fines handed down from Bengals’ win over Steelers

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (29) breaks up a pass to Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. The Bengals won 19-17 to finish the regular season at 9-8. | Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via...2025
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• 3 things we learned from the Bengals’ thrilling win over the Broncos

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Joe Burrow and Tee Higgins would not be denied. The Cincinnati Bengals (8-8) are doing their part these days, which is a refreshing change from the beginning and middle of the season. But will it be enough? Let’s get into what we learned from the Bengals’ thrilling 30-24 overtime win over the Denver Broncos (9-7). Tee Higgins is a must-have, not nice-to-...2024
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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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• Could the Colts target Bengals veteran LB Germaine Pratt—who’s requested a trade?

Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Could the Colts bring in a former Bengals captain and longtime starter at linebacker to help install new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s scheme? According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Cincinnati Bengals veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt has requested a trade—following veteran defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s firing and subsequ...2025
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• Bengals LB Germaine Pratt Requests Trade, more Outlook on the Offseason — OBI

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The Bengals faced some more offseason turmoil this week with the news that Germaine Pratt has requested a trade. We also look ahead at some intriguing prospects and free agents ahead of the spring. What has been coined as “The Biggest Offseason in Bengals History” keeps making more twists and turns as the days pass. the latest is a reported trade request ...2025
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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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