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Bengals | Joe Burrow better in second half of 2024 Sun Jun 29, 02:36 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow threw for 2,925 yards and 28 touchdowns during the second half of the 2024 season. He threw for 1,993 yards and 15 touchdowns in the first eight games of the season.
| Footballguys view: Burrow was without Tee Higgins for three of the first eight games, and only threw three passing touchdowns in those games. Burrow had a streak of eight straight games with at least three passing touchdowns that started in Week 9, six of those came when Higgins returned from his second injury absence in Week 11. After moving closer to the elite quarterback tier in fantasy drafts, it's clear Higgins will need to stay healthy for Burrow to live up to the highest fantasy ADP of his career. |
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Bengals | Demetrius Knight Jr. shines in OTAs Wed Jun 18, 01:08 AM
Cincinnati Bengals LB Demetrius Knight Jr. has been the '[run] away' winner among the team's rookie class thus far, in the opinion of The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr., who writes that Knight has been slotted into a starting role opposite LB Logan Wilson. Dehner adds that Knight 'already feels like a leader of this defense.'
Link to story Bengals | Joe Burrow poised for fast start Wed Jun 18, 12:17 AM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow has received a lot of support from the organization, including new deals for WRs Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, as well as TE Mike Gesicki, and he's headed into his second season under offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher. All of that has Burrow looking 'dialed in,' according to The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr., who writes that the continuity along with Burrow's health is a 'recipe for him to finally start fast.' The Bengals have gone 1-7 in Weeks 1 and 2 over the past four seasons.
| Footballguys view: Burrow's health and contract issues have been obstacles in past seasons. Last year, Chase's contract sidelined him until opening week while Burrow was coming off season-ending surgery on his right wrist. In the summer of 2023, a strained calf suffered on the second day of camp kept Burrow on ice through August. The year before? An emergency appendectomy cost Burrow almost all of training camp, and he spent the 2021 preseason recovering from a torn ACL. Seeing Burrow and this offense get off to a fast start would be a boost for many fantasy investors. |
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Bengals | Shemar Stewart leaves camp Thu Jun 12, 09:45 AM
Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick EDGE Shemar Stewart has left mandatory minicamp due to a contract dispute.
| Footballguys view: Things look pretty ugly in Cincinnati right now, with both Stewart and Trey Hendrickson. Stewart had been attending team activities without a signed contract and with the Bengals asking for certain clauses. |
Bengals | Shemar Stewart still in holding patterm Tue Jun 10, 05:04 PM
Cincinnati Bengals first-round draft choice DE Shemar Stewart (Texas A&M) is not participating in mandatory minicamp as the team continues to insist on a clause that allows it to void future guarantees on rookie contracts. Stewart has yet to practice in any fashion with the team since he was drafted nearly two months ago.
Link to story Bengals | Trey Hendrickson absent Tue Jun 10, 10:10 AM
Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson is not at the team's minicamp Tuesday, June 10.
| Footballguys view: As NFL.com notes, the veteran pass rusher has been trying to get a new deal for the past several years. This offseason, things turned contentious, with no progress made on an extension. The club allowed Hendrickson to seek a trade earlier this offseason, but interested teams shied away from giving up draft capital and paying the salary he's seeking. Hendrickson has said he has no plans on playing for Cincy without a new contract. Skipping minicamp, which will subject him to more than $100,000 in fines, is the next phase of what continues to be a protracted battle. |
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Bengals | Germaine Pratt hitting the open market Mon Jun 9, 01:02 PM
Cincinnati Bengals LB Germaine Pratt was released on Monday, June 9.
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Bengals | New offseason plan for Tee Higgins Thu Jun 5, 04:57 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins said he changed his workout plan this offseason in hopes of not suffering injuries this upcoming season. He said he focused on improving his speed and strength.
| Footballguys view: Higgins has a ton of talent, and the Bengals paid him a big contract because of his upside. However, he's never fully played up to his potential due to injuries. Now with a new training regimen, Higgins is primed to post even gaudier numbers in 2025. If healthy for most of the season, Higgins could easily be a top-12 fantasy receiver. |
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Bengals | Mike Gesicki more comfortable Sun Jun 1, 04:26 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Mike Gesicki said he is becoming more comfortable in the offseason entering his second season with the team and has a better understanding of what QB Joe Burrow does. 'I think the biggest thing is now that I'm in the same system, I'm not worrying about myself as much,' Gesicki said. 'I can concentrate on the defense more, and knowing Joe, I know I'm going to get that freedom out there.'
| Footballguys view: Gesicki's connection with Burrow helped him record 65 receptions in 2024, more than his previous two seasons combined, making him a viable element in the Bengals' powerhouse passing offense. Those 65 catches and 665 yards trailed only his 2021 season with the Miami Dolphins (73 receptions, 780 yards). Gesicki also had two touchdowns and had 38 catches that were first downs. Gesicki finished last season as TE13, but his 8.4 points per game ranked 19th. Still, Gesicki, going as TE23, offers value as the third option in the NFL's pass-heaviest offense. |
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Bengals | Cincinnati impressed with Jordan Moore Fri May 30, 12:16 AM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Jordan Moore - an undrafted free-agent out of Duke - will be a player to keep an eye on in the preseason, according to Dan Hoard of Bengals.com.'He's an A+ young man, fits our culture, and wants to be great. He's coachable, and I'm excited to have him as one of our guys,' wide receivers coach Troy Walters said recently
| Footballguys view: Moore was extremely productive in college at Duke. For his Blue Devils career, Moore played in 49 games and had 35 starts, catching 177 passes for 2,352 yards and 21 touchdowns. He's an explosive player off the line of scrimmage, and Moore can change direction quickly without losing much speed. He's buried on the depth chart with the Bengals, so with impressive performances in training camp and the preseason Moore is angling for a developmental spot on the practice squad. |
Bengals | Trey Hendrickson likely willing to miss games Thu May 29, 01:41 PM
Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson has firmly indicated that he has no desire to play on his current contract and 'very well might follow through on his promise to miss games or even the season,' according to a source via ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
| Footballguys view: The Bengals need all the help they can get on defense, and Hendrickson is one of the best in the league. The relationship is as sour as it can be, and Hendrickson has no problem airing his frustration with the team publicly. Anything can happen, and money would make everything better but this is as ugly as it can get. |
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Bengals | Shemar Stewart remains on the sideline Tue May 27, 02:14 PM
Cincinnati Bengals first-round draft choice DE Shemar Stewart (Texas A&M) was present for the start of organized team activities on Tuesday, May 27, but did not practice due to a disagreement over contract language in his rookie deal.
Link to story Bengals | Joe Burrow talks up Jermaine Burton's offseason Mon May 26, 01:21 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Jermaine Burton has 'matured' and 'in a good spot mentally and physically,' according to recent comments made by Joe Burrow.'I think he's stepped up this year so far. Has taken it very seriously. Has matured, it seems like. Based on the conversations that we have had, he's in a good spot mentally and physically. And he's been working hard, which is exciting to see,' Burrow told Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com.
| Footballguys view: Burrow's comments come just days after head coach Zac Taylor offered similar praise, telling reporters that the second-year man has attacked practice the right way this year. As USA Today suggested, if Burton is back on track and reaching for some of that early-round potential, the pool of receiving talent around Burrow will be even deeper. It's a situation worth monitoring, especially for Dynasty investors. |
Bengals | Cincinnati tweaks Cordell Volson's contract Thu May 22, 03:38 PM
Cincinnati Bengals OT Cordell Volson had his base salary reduced by $3.7 million on Thursday, May 22, although the team increased his guaranteed money by an undisclosed amount and gave him the opportunity to 'earn more cash depending on how the battle at guard shakes out,' according to ESPN.com's Ben Baby.
Link to story Bengals | Jermaine Burton turning over a new leaf? Thu May 22, 02:47 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Jermaine Burton has 'attacked practice the right way (this offseason),' according to head coach Zac Taylor.'All he can handle is the present at this point. I think he's done a good job of that this offseason. He's been in the building. He's in the building outside of work hours, doing his own thing, prehabbing to get his body right. He has attacked practice the right way and that is what you can control right now so I appreciate that much,' Taylor told SI.com's Jay Morrison.
| Footballguys view: Burton has a ton of talent, and that's why the Bengals took a chance on him last year coming out of Alabama. As a rookie, Burton barely saw the field and only finished with four catches for 107 yards. If motivated properly, Burton could be a playmaker on one of the league's best offenses. Fantasy GMs in deep dynasty leagues who believe that can happen could pick up Burton on the cheap. |
Bengals | Shemar Stewart still sitting out Tue May 20, 02:30 PM
Cincinnati Bengals first-round draft choice DE Shemar Stewart (Texas A&M) remains sidelined for Phase Two of the team's offseason workouts due to a disagreement over contract language in his rookie deal.
| Footballguys view: Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reported earlier on Tuesday that Stewart wants his contract to look like Cincinnati's last two first-round picks, both of whom were taken after No. 17 overall. As has been the case, Stewart is not planning to practice until the dispute is resolved. While he isn't working on the field, HC Zac Taylor noted that Stewart has "done a great job in the meetings." We'll continue to monitor. |
Bengals | Montravius Adams visiting Bengals Mon May 19, 11:29 AM
Free-agent DT Montravius Adams (Steelers) is visiting the Cincinnati Bengals Monday, May 19.
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Bengals | Trey Hendrickson sounds off on coach Wed May 14, 11:55 AM
Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson said he was disappointed in a text message exchange with head coach Zac Taylor, who threatened to fine him for skipping mandatory minicamp in June. 'A little bit transpired between me and Zac,' Hendrickson said. 'We've tried to keep it as least amount as personal as possible, but at some point, in this process, it becomes personal.' 'I don't think it was necessary,' Hendrickson said of Taylor's text. 'I think we should have all hoped for the best until proven otherwise. Other things have transpired like the importance of me being here in OTAs doesn't seem to be respected. I think I've carried a lot of respect. I don't mean to insinuate anything about anyone's character, but that was disappointing. I think that was the word of the offseason.'
| Footballguys view: Hendrickson, who led the NFL in sacks last season, is one of the NFL's best defensive players and wants to be paid as such. He and the Bengals have yet to be able to come to a close on terms of what his next deal should look like, and personal issues with the coach won't make that easier. Although he showed up at team headquarters to make his case to the media, Hendrickson did not declare whether he plans to attend mandatory minicamp. Nor did he discuss sitting out of training camp or games, for that matter. For the most part, Hendrickson refrained from making any declarations as he hopes to get his situation resolved as soon as possible. However, he confirmed he wouldn't play in the upcoming season on his current deal. He is scheduled to make a base salary of $15.8 million with a salary cap hit of $18.6 million this season. This means the Bengals and Hendrickson will have to find a middle ground somewhere for a long-term extension to be reached by Week 1. |
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Bengals | Trey Hendrickson willing to sit out 2025 season Tue May 13, 02:19 PM
Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson told reporters on Tuesday, May 13, that he will not play this season under his current contract. Hendrickson is scheduled to earn $15.8 million in base salary in 2025 - the final season of a four-year contract.
| Footballguys view: The Bengals' star pass rusher appeared at the team's voluntary workouts Tuesday -- not in uniform -- and addressed reporters, a day after he released a statement to ESPN's Adam Schefter saying the team has cut off contract talks with him. Hendrickson said Tuesday he's disappointed with the Bengals' lack of communication and that the situation has become "personal." However, he indicated that his relationship with the team could still be repaired. Hendrickson, 30, is entering the final year of his contract and is coming off his best season in the NFL. He led the league with 17.5 sacks in 2024. We'll continue to monitor this story. |
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Bengals | Shaquan Loyal receives contract Mon May 12, 06:20 PM
Undrafted free-agent CB Shaquan Loyal (Rutgers) signed with the Cincinnati Bengals Monday, May 12. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived Micah Abraham.
Link to story Bengals | No movement on Trey Hendrickson extension Mon May 12, 01:19 PM
Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson told ESPN on Monday, May 12, that 'no communication has taken place between my camp and the organization post-draft.'
| Footballguys view: Hendrickson, 30, is entering the final year of his contract and is coming off his best season in the NFL. He led the league with 17.5 sacks last season and was named to The AP All-Pro team. He's made the Pro Bowl in each of his four seasons with Cincinnati. In 2023, he was given a one-year extension on the four-year, $60 million deal he signed as a free agent in 2021. Last offseason, he requested a trade after the team opted not to give him a new deal. He ultimately reported for voluntary workouts. Hendrickson is set to earn $15.8 million in base salary this season. The Bengals will begin organized team activities later this month. Hendrickson isn't the only defensive end on the roster looking to resolve a contract issue. Shemar Stewart, the 17th pick in this year's draft, did not participate in last week's rookie minicamp because his contract remained unsigned. |
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Bengals | Camp bonus a sticking point for Shemar Stewart Sun May 11, 10:35 PM
Cincinnati Bengals DE Shemar Stewart missed rookie minicamp because he was offered a training-camp roster bonus that was a smaller percentage than what the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft received, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
Link to story Bengals | B.J. Hill will be limited Sun May 11, 03:59 PM
Cincinnati Bengals DT B.J. Hill (undisclosed) was recently seen with a boot on his foot, and head coach Zac Taylor said the team will take things slow with Hill this offseason.
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Bengals | Seth McLaughlin optimistic about camp Sat May 10, 04:45 PM
Cincinnati Bengals C Seth McLaughlin (Achilles) said he believes he will be ready to participate when training camp begins.
Link to story Bengals | Four draft choices sign contracts Thu May 8, 06:22 PM
Cincinnati Bengals third-round draft choice OG Dylan Fairchild, fourth-round draft choice LB Barrett Carter, fifth-round draft choice OT Jalen Rivers and sixth-round draft choice RB Tahj Brooks signed four-year contracts with the Bengals Thursday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Bengals | Ja'Marr Chase Holding Himself To A Higher Standard In 2025 Tue May 6, 04:03 PM
WR Ja'Marr Chase's long push for a new contract ended in March when he signed a four-year extension with the Bengals, making him the league's highest-paid non-quarterback. Chase said that he has "a lot" of goals left, including the championships that have eluded him to this point in his career. In addition to that team success, Chase said he has eyes on getting "better at everything I can do," which means he has to raise the bar even higher than it was already set. "There are expectations; the standard is high," Chase said via the team's website. "Just have fun and play my game, but also know I'm holding myself to a higher standard now. Higher than whatever it was."
| Footballguys view: Chase set the stage for that pact by putting up 127 catches for 1,708 yards and 17 touchdowns during the 2024 season and putting a bow on one of the most prolific four-year starts to a career in NFL history. The Bengals will need more than Chase to reach the kind of collective success that the wideout has in mind, but even bigger things from him in 2025 won't hurt their chances of making it back to the postseason. And that will sit well with fantasy investors, who have already made him the 1.01 in early best-ball drafts on Underdog. |
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Bengals | B.J. Hill in walking boot Tue May 6, 02:04 PM
Cincinnati Bengals DT B.J. Hill (undisclosed) was seen wearing a walking boot Tuesday, May 6, during voluntary workouts.
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Bengals | Geno Stone takes a cut in pay Tue May 6, 01:13 PM
Cincinnati Bengals S Geno Stone agreed to take a pay cut for the 2025 season, OverTheCap.com's Jason Fitzgerald reported Tuesday, May 6. Rather than the $6.475 million he was schedule to earn, Stone will receive $4.9 million with $1.5 million guaranteed.
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Bengals | Smaller Workload for Perine Than Before? Thu May 1, 03:18 PM
Paul Dehner Jr, from The Athletic, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Samaje Perine could play a reduced role compared to what he did in his prior stint with the team.
| Footballguys view: This is now Perine's third time with the Bengals, with the latest being from 2020-2022. After a couple of seasons with the Broncos and Chiefs, Perine is back to serve as a backup option behind starter Chase Brown. If he's playing a smaller role than previously, Perine could catch 25-30 passes this year with the Bengals when Brown needs a breather. |
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Bengals | Daxton Hill's option picked up Wed Apr 30, 01:06 PM
Cincinnati Bengals CB Daxton Hill had his fifth-year option exercised Wednesday, April 30.
Link to story Bengals | Cincinnati picks up option on Dax Hill Tue Apr 29, 02:37 PM
Cincinnati Bengals DB Daxton Hill will have his fifth-year option worth $12.7 million exercised by the team, according to a source.
Link to story Bengals | Cincinnati adds two UDFAs Mon Apr 28, 02:28 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Jamoi Hayes (Cincinnati) and TE Kole Taylor (West Virginia) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts with the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, April 27.
Link to story Bengals | Quali Conley joins Cincinnati Mon Apr 28, 02:55 AM
University of Cincinnati RB Quali Conley signed an undrafted free-agent contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, April 27.
Link to story Bengals | Cincinnati to sign Rashod Owens Sat Apr 26, 09:11 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Rashod Owens (Oklahoma State) will sign an undisclosed contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, a source said on Saturday, April 26.
Link to story Bengals | Pair of UDFAs heading to Cincy Sat Apr 26, 08:39 PM
Undrafted free-agents QB Payton Thorne (Auburn) and WR Jordan Moore (Duke) will sign undisclosed contracts with the Cincinnati Bengals, according to a source on Saturday, April 26.
Link to story Bengals | Tahj Brooks drafted by Bengals Sat Apr 26, 04:37 PM
Texas Tech RB Tahj Brooks was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 193rd overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to story Bengals | Demetrius Knight Jr. to slide in with starters Fri Apr 25, 09:42 PM
Cincinnati Bengals LB Demetrius Knight Jr. is expected to replace LB Germaine Pratt in the starting lineup.
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Bengals | Demetrius Knight Jr. selected by CIN Fri Apr 25, 08:24 PM
South Carolina LB Demetrius Knight Jr. was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 49th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to story Bengals | Shemar Stewart lands in Cincy Thu Apr 24, 09:54 PM
Texas A&M DL Shemar Stewart was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to story Bengals | Logan Woodside under contract Wed Apr 16, 01:33 PM
Free-agent QB Logan Woodside (Bengals) signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals Wednesday, April 16. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Bengals | Josh Conerly visits Mon Apr 14, 07:05 PM
Oregon OT Josh Conerly Jr. had an official visit with the Cincinnati Bengals Monday, April 14, according to a source.
Link to story Bengals | DJ Turner healthy Sat Apr 12, 05:52 PM
Cincinnati Bengals CB DJ Turner II said he has completely recovered from the fractured clavicle he suffered during the 2024 season.
Link to story Bengals | Cincy hosting Kaleb Johnson Thu Apr 10, 09:48 PM
Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson is visiting with the Cincinnati Bengals Thursday, April 10.
Link to story Bengals | Andrei Iosivas adding weight this spring Thu Apr 10, 03:57 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas has reportedly added at least 10 pounds of muscle this offseason and intends to play in the 215- to 220-pound range in 2025 after playing at 205 last season.
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Bengals | Joe Giles-Harris signs deal Wed Apr 9, 01:06 PM
Free-agent LB Joe Giles-Harris (Jaguars) signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals Wednesday, April 9. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Bengals | Omarr Norman-Lott visiting Wed Apr 9, 01:03 PM
Tennessee DT Omarr Norman-Lott is having an official visit with the Cincinnati Bengals Wednesday, April 9, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Link to story Bengals | Quinshon Judkins to visit Bengals Tue Apr 8, 10:55 AM
Ohio State RB Quinshon Judkins will visit the Cincinnati Bengals Wednesday, April 9.
Link to story Bengals | Ty Hamilton visiting Monday Mon Apr 7, 06:34 PM
Ohio State DT Ty Hamilton is having an official visit with the Cincinnati Bengals Monday, April 7.
Link to story Bengals | TreVeyon Henderson set to visit Mon Apr 7, 06:31 PM
Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson is scheduled to have an official visit with the Cincinnati Bengals this week, according to a source.
Link to story Bengals | Walter Nolen set to visit Sun Apr 6, 06:53 PM
Mississippi DT Walter Nolen is scheduled to have an official visit with the Cincinnati Bengals this week, according to a source.
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