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• Bengals News (2/21): Saints predicted to land Mike Hilton

Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images The Bengals need to re-sign Mike Hilton, but teams like the Saints will likely make bigger contract offers. Bengals News 'It'll Be A Dream Come True' - Luke Kandra Discusses Possibly Playing For Bengals inThe Elder High School graduate was the Bearcats' best offensive lineman during his two years at Cincinnati and is projected to be a mid-round pick. Sa...2025
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• ESPN considers Bengals a teetering contenders in 2025

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images What do you think, Bengals fans? Now that the 2024 season is officially over, all eyes are on 2025. Free agency will begin soon, and after that, the Cincinnati Bengals—along with every other team—will shift their focus to the draft. It won’t be long before a very different 2025 team emerges from the ashes of 2024. ESPN’s Jeremy F...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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• Cincinnati Bengals 2024 Season Awards: Defensive MVP

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images In a year filled with defensive issues, a few stood out for the Bengals on that side of the ball. There is no way to sugarcoat it: the Cincinnati Bengals had major issues on defense for the majority of the 2024 season. Things improved down the stretch, but an imperfect unit was exposed a number of times this year. Still, that’s not to say that there were...2025
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• Titans possess ties to 4 of ESPN’s top 10 pending free agents

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Will the Tennessee Titans make a splash in free agency? The Tennessee Titans’ new regime has said they’ll build the roster through the draft as opposed to splurging in free agency like the previous decision makers did. Despite that, the Titans possess the financial flexibility to make splashes in free agency. Over The Cap currently projects them to poss...2025
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• Al Golden on what his defensive scheme will look like with Bengals

Cara Owsley/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Though he’s not willing to be “painted into a corner.” The Cincinnati Bengals fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo following the team’s elimination from playoff contention. Despite Joe Burrow’s MVP-worthy season and Ja’Marr Chase’s Triple Crown, the Bengals finished with a 9-8 record, and the defense was terrible throughout t...2025
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Photo by Bruce Yeung/Getty Images Should the Vikings Tag Sam Darnold? The East West Shrine Bowl practices are underway. 2025 NFL Draft: 10 players who stood out in East-West Shrine Bowl practices Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech (5-foot-9 1/4, 229 pounds) You wouldn’t think the 5-9 Brooks weighs almost 230 pounds based on the quickness he showed on the practice field (and during his career at T...2025
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• Fixing the Giants, Part 3: How to upgrade the defensive backfield

A top-tier cornerback and safety help that fits Shane Bowen’s scheme is on the wish list The biggest change the New York Giants have made so far this offseason is replacing defensive backs coaches Jerome Henderson and Mike Treier with Marquand Manuel. Manuel’s most important job is probably trying to get the career of 2023 first-round pick Deonte Banks back on track. Job No. 2? Getting more on-ba...2025
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• Bengals Position Review: Cornerbacks

Kara Durrette/Getty Images The depth was certainly tested often. Young, talented, and unproven was the theme of 2024 for the Cincinnati Bengals cornerback position, a group that has much to prove going forward. Key Players Mike Hilton Cam Taylor-Britt Dax Hill DJ Turner Josh Newton Year In Review Over the summer, the Bengals moved Dax Hill to cornerback and had him compete with DJ Turne...2025
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• NFL free agent rankings: Cornerbacks

Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Take a look at the free agents at the cornerback position. As many as seven cornerbacks could come off the board in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and this important position also has some very worthy starters available in free agency this offseason. We polled a group of writers from around SB Nation to gather consensus rankings about the avail...2025
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• Twitter reacts to nail-biting finish in Bengals’ win vs. the Steelers

Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The Bengals needed a win to keep the playoff hunt alive, and now it all comes down to other teams on Sunday. The Cincinnati Bengals’ playoff hopes hinged on going on a run to finish the season, and they’ve done that after taking down the Pittsburgh Steelers, 19-17. If the Bengals had managed to win one more during the season, then there’d be no more worri...2025
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• Bengals New Year’s Resolutions: A realistic set of goals that could set the team up for success

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Here are a few resolutions the Bengals should be making. Happy New Year! Every family has a different holiday tradition. Some travel, some gather at family homes, and others volunteer time. One holiday tradition, though, that seems to be universal, at least in America, is the thought of a “New Year’s Resolution.” I’m sure you’ve ...2025
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"As this massive divisional matchup approaches on Saturday night, in primetime, former Steelers star and current Bengals DB Mike Hilton had plenty to say."

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"The “bend, don’t break” version of the Bengal defense made a return as Kansas City again worked their way down the field to the Bengals 17-yard line, but a clutch tackle from Mike Hilton forced Kansas City to settle for a 27-yard field goal by Butker."

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"As for cornerback Mike Hilton, he’s staying in Cincinnati, and he’s doing his best to recruit others to the Queen City, reaching out to Dolphins tight end Mike Gesickin on Twitter, hours after he tweeted at safety C."

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"Bengals' Mike Hilton lobbies for Jessie Bates III to receive a contract extension"

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"Bengals' Mike Hilton whistled for questionable penalty that proves decisive in loss vs. Jets"

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"The Steelers have placed a second-round tender on cornerback Mike Hilton, according to Hilton’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus."

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"Cornerback Mike Hilton doesn’t plan to immediately sign his exclusive rights free agent tender as he waits for a new, long-term deal from the Steelers, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN."

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"The Steelers have signed CB Mike Hilton to a one-year extension and four others to Reserve/Futures contracts."

2017
"Mike Hilton was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week."

2016
"Per a league source, the Browns worked out Warren Gatgewood, Doran Grant, Mike Hilton, Tyler Patmon, and Kevin Peterson."

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• Al Golden on what his defensive scheme will look like with Bengals
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• Here’s what it could cost to keep Mike Hilton

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images The slot corner is still one of the most physical players in the game. When Mike Hilton came to the Cincinnati Bengals from the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021, there was a sense that he would bring much-needed grit to the defensive backfield. Needless to say, he has done that and more since arriving. This season, at the age of 30, Hilton was still one of th...2025
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• Tuesday Trenches: The NFL needs the Bengals in the playoffs

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images These AFC games..... woof. We’re through the wildcard round of the playoffs, and the AFC matchups had very little to offer. The Chargers went to Houston and were defeated by the Texans by a score of 32-12, and it was really never close. Justin Herbert picked a bad time to have a four-interception game. Then there was the AFC Nort...2025
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• Colts DC Candidates: Lou Anarumo

Cara Owsley/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Find out what ‘The Mad Scientist’ could bring to Indianapolis defensively. The six-year coordinator was once nicknamed ‘The Mad Scientist’ by his players for his efforts against high-powered offenses. Get to know the game-planning savant who isn’t afraid to pivot in-game as he sees fit. Anarumo specializes in coaching defensive ...2025
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• Twitter reactions to Bengals firing Lou Anarumo, Frank Pollack and others

Photo by Melinda Meijer/ISI Photos/Getty Images Big changes to the Bengals coaching staff. The Cincinnati Bengals wasted no time in letting the world know that the last two seasons of non-playoff football were unacceptable. Despite ending this season on a five-game winning streak, everyone remembers how bad the Bengals were when they sat at 4-8 with one of the worst defenses in franchise ...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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• Tuesday Trenches: The calm has ended, here comes the storm, and Merry Christmas

Katie Stratman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Bengals have done what was required of them against bad teams for three weeks. Now, the real test comes. The Cincinnati Bengals aren’t a bad team. Bad teams lose to good teams and other bad teams. The Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, and Dallas Cowboys are bad teams. Heading into this stretch of the season, I would not have said t...2024
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• Bengals complete sweep of Browns with 24-6 win to keep playoff hopes alive

Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images Got the job done. It wasn’t pretty, but the Cincinnati Bengals got the job done, taking down the Cleveland Browns by a final score of 24-6. It marks the team’s first sweep in the Battle of Ohio since 2017. Who DEY!! The Cincinnati Bengals are taking on the Cleveland Browns in Round 2 of the Battle of Ohio. Follow along here for our live blog and full reca...2024
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• Mike Hilton expects Bengals vs. Steelers to be a ‘bloodbath’

Katie Stratman-Imagn Images The former Steeler understands how important this game is for both teams. The Cincinnati Bengals are set to close out the regular season on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite a disastrous season, the Bengals still have a chance to make the postseason with a win over the Steelers and help from the Chiefs and Jets. Before the team can turn their foc...2025
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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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• Speechless

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images This team has left everyone with a whole lot of questions and no answers. The Cincinnati Bengals’ 44-38 home loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers left many speechless. Where do we even begin with this team? Front office? Coaching? Talent? Let’s hit on each of them. This front office has given the fans a lot of mixed feelings over the last few years. From let...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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• Why Lou Anarumo is not the problem on defense

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Who is Lou? Let’s be honest. When the Cincinnati Bengals hired Lou Anarumo as their defensive coordinator, we had no idea who he was. Now, we know exactly who he is and so does everyone else in the NFL. I don’t know if Anarumo is on the hot seat or not, but I can tell you one thing: He will be a defensive coordinator in the NFL ...2024
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• The Linc - Eagles “need to get a better version of Jalen Hurts” to beat the Bengals

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 10/25/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Analyzing the matchups that could define the NFL in Week 8 - PFFJalen Hurts vs. the Bengals’ pass rush. This matchup pits two playoff hopefuls in very similar circumstances against one another: receiving corps that are nearly unstoppable with shaky defenses. The ...2024
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• Bengals defeat Giants to save season

Kevin Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images It’s time to start stacking wins! It wasn’t pretty, but the Cincinnati Bengals did just enough to pull out a win over the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football. Cincinnati is now 2-4 and has a favorable stretch of games on deck. First quarter The biggest play of the quarter came on the first drive when Joe Burrow called h...2024
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• Bengals News (10/10): Andrei Iosivas Emergence

Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images The young wide receiver seems to be a big part of what the Bengals have planned going forward. Bengals Giants Injury ReportTake a look at the injury reports of the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens leading into Week 6 of the 2024 season. DJ Ivey Cleared to Practice | Bengals Roster UpdateIvey, a second-year player out of the University of Mia...2024
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• Mike Hilton continues recruiting spree with Mike Gesicki
Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Bengals’ veteran corner is doing his part in bringing talent to Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals added Orlando Brown Jr. on Wednesday night, and they should look to continue the activity into the back half of the week. The team has lost several key pieces in free agency already. Starting tight end Hayden Hurst went to Carolina, as did starting safet...2023
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• Three years ago today, the Cincinnati Bengals drafted Joe Burrow with the first overall pick
Sam Greene/The Enquirer via Imagn Content Services, LLC One pick has changed the course of the Bengals franchise in just three seasons On this date, three years ago, the Cincinnati Bengals held the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Before we dive into it, let’s take a nice (painful) stroll back to the 2019 season. In Zac Taylor’s first season as the newest Head Coach, Cincinnati w...2023
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• Bengals' Mike Hilton lobbies for Jessie Bates III to receive a contract extension
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• Bengals players try to recruit C.J. Gardner-Johnson after losing Jessie Bates and Vonn Bell
Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The Bengals have lost both starting safeties, and CJG is one of the best on the market. NFL free agency is off and running and another high-profile player is being linked to the Cincinnati Bengals. With Vonn Bell joining the Carolina Panthers and Jessie Bates III heading to the Atlanta Falcons, the Bengals will be without their two starting safeties from the...2023
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• Cam Taylor-Britt could be the best corner in the league, says NFL Network’s Peter Schrager

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK High praise for the Bengals’ second year player. Cam Taylor-Britt had a strong game against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Round, and that got him the attention of national media. NFL Network’s Peter Schrager says that Taylor-Britt could challenge Sauce Gardner to be in the conversation for the best cornerback in the NFL. For that reas...2023
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• Mike Hilton says 'everyone wants to see' Bengals face Chiefs in NFL regular-season opener

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• 4 winners and 5 losers as the Bengals fall to the Ravens

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images This one will sting for awhile. The Cincinnati Bengals returned to the Queen City this afternoon as they kicked off their first division game of the season against the Baltimore Ravens. Commencing AFC North play, we had two teams with really good offenses in somewhat of a defensive slugfest. Featuring a safety and seven total pu...2024
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• Bengals News (2/21): Cincinnati listed as best fit for Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Bengals have a serious need at defensive tackle. ESPN says the Bengals are the best fit for free agent Pro Bowler from rival AFC North teamSwiping a defensive player from the Ravens, the best team in the AFC during the 2023 regular season, would certainly make Cincinnati's defense better while taking away a key part of Baltimore's defense. A Freak Pi...2024
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• Cam Taylor-Britt could be the best corner in the league, says NFL Network’s Peter Schrager
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• 5 winners and 4 losers from Bengals’ tie with Falcons

John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports The Bengals and Falcons battle to a 13-all tie in Atlanta. The Cincinnati Bengals faced the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2 of the NFL Preseason. In what was a defensive struggle throughout, both teams ultimately battled to a 13-all tie thanks to 10 points being scored in the final minute. Here are this week’s winners and losers. Winners Starting defense There...2023
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• NFL Draft Grades: Several national sites give Bengals an A
Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Bengals appear to have a special haul of players coming to the Queen City. The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t have a draft that will awe fans. There’s no Joe Burrow or Ja’Marr Chase joining Cincinnati this upcoming season, but the talent they did get could be incredibly impactful in the near future. NFL analysts seem to agree that the...2023
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• Grade the pick: Bengals nab DJ Turner to bolster blazing-fast secondary
Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Another young player added to a new-look secondary. Another day, another great value pick on defense for the Cincinnati Bengals. With the 60th overall pick, the Bengals started off their night two by drafting Michigan Wolverines cornerback DJ Turner. This comes after the Bengals landed Clemson Tigers defensive end Myles Murphy in Rou...2023
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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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• Bengals fall just short to Chiefs 23-20 in AFC title game
Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK A tough pill to swallow, but it was a fun ride. The AFC Championship came down to a game-winning field goal, but the Cincinnati Bengals weren’t the team kicking it this time. The Bengals fell one game short of Super Bowl 57 to the Kansas City Chiefs, 23-20. It started tumultuous for Cincinnati’s offense, featuring two pre-snap penalties and...2023
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