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The 2017 season could be classified as nothing short of a disappointment for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross that was marred by injuries. It was nowhere near the start of his NFL career that neither Ross or the Bengals had hoped to gather following his selection with the ninth overall pick in the 2017 NFL […]

Although the New England Patriots were able to accrue two picks in the first round, they experienced a bit of a drought in the middle rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft. It seems they attempted to address this issue as the draft unfolded. Among the teams they had negotiated with was the Cincinnati Bengals. However, Cincinnati’s […]

Following the Cincinnati Bengals’ selection of former Washington wide receiver John Ross with the ninth overall pick in last year’s draft, there were plenty of high expectations laid before him. However, it was anything but a prosperous rookie campaign as Ross fell well short of meeting any of lofty aspirations. The 2017 season was a […]

Let’s take a look at the 2018 NFL Draft class for all four teams in the AFC North (Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Baltimore Ravens), giving them each a grade for their selections. 4. Pittsburgh Steelers Round 1 pick 28 – Terrell Edmunds, S, Virginia Tech Round 2 pick 28 – James Washington, […]

There were countless memorable moments that played out during the 2017 NFL season. One of the more notable was the throwdown between Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green and Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Given the nature of their brawl, one would think that there still may be some indifference between the Pro Bowlers. However, Green said […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are not going to pick up their fifth-year option on offensive lineman Cedric Ogbuehi, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports. The Bengals will not pick up OL Cedric Ogbuehi’s option for 2019, source says. The 21st overall pick four years ago is headed to free agency next offseason. He’s struggled but if he […]

The New England Patriots lost several of their most important pieces on offense from last season. However, they managed to bounce back nicely just as they always have through free agency and the 2018 NFL Draft. Among their notable additions was former Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, Hill […]

In honor of 4/20 this weekend, Bleacher Report ran a feature story called B/R x 4/20 in which they interviewed 12 retired athletes over a two-month span about their experiences with marijuana during their careers. One former NFL player that was interviewed happened to be defensive lineman Shaun Smith, who played nine seasons in the league with […]

Through his first seven seasons in the NFL, Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver AJ Green has established himself as one of the premier players in the league at his position. He has been one of the most talented and productive wideouts that have continued to put up huge production. However, Green had a notable dip […]

Although the Cincinnati Bengals decided not to make any substantial changes to the coaching staff this offseason, they did make some minor tweaks by officially promoting Bill Lazor to offensive coordinator. It seems no one is more eager to learn the new playbook than quarterback Andy Dalton. Needless to say, Dalton has had some experience […]

Throughout his NFL career, Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict has struggled with questionable decision-making on the field. However, the latest comes off of it, as he was handed a four-game suspension by the league last month for a performance-enhancing drugs violation. In response to that, Burfict attempted to appeal the suspension on the basis that […]

Safety Eric Reid finally has some interest in the free-agent market. The 26-year-old is set to make his first free-agent visit with the Cincinnati Bengals, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Sources: Free agent S Eric Reid, one several quality starters available at the position, is slated to visit the #Bengals. This is believed to be […]

Another year, another missed postseason for the Cincinnati Bengals. However, quarterback Andy Dalton is optimistic about the team’s chances moving forward. The Bengals have made a few slight adjustments to prepare for the 2018 NFL season. According to Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk, Dalton feels the team is moving closer to getting back into the playoffs: […]

In the last few weeks, New York Giants star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has become the center of trade talk around the league. This has created much uncertainty around his long-term future with the organization heading into the final year of his deal. These trade rumors have stemmed from another questionable decision from Beckham […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross came into his rookie year with a lot of hype. He set a new all-time record in the Combine’s famous 40-yard dash and was drafted No. 9 overall by the Bengals. Unfortunately, injuries and poor play basically derailed his entire year as he was unable to live up to […]

Throughout his NFL career, former Pro Bowl quarterback Andy Dalton has been the cornerstone piece under center for the Cincinnati Bengals. He has helped the team to much success on the field that include a few trips to the playoffs. With Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins receiving a three-year, $84 fully guaranteed deal has pushed attention […]

While the rest of the league is focused on making blockbuster deals, the Cincinnati Bengals have quietly added some solid depth to their roster for the 2018 season. While there are a number of areas of concern for the Bengals, one position they are not worried about is at quarterback. The league’s salary cap has increased […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have been one of the more passive teams thus far in the offseason. However, that has not kept them from making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The latest one is the impending four-game suspension of linebacker Vontaze Burfict due to performance-enhancing drugs. According to Jim Owczarski of The Cincinnati Enquirer, head coach Marvin Lewis is […]

Over the weekend, Cincinnati Bengals star linebacker Vontaze Burfict was told by the NFL that he potentially faces a four-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. Burfict plans to appeal the suspension and actually named Pittsburgh Steelers rising star receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster as part of the appeal. According to an article written by NFL […]

Following their decision to move on from veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor, the Buffalo Bills made it clear that they were in the market to address their quarterback situation. The team had also orchestrated a trade to move up several spots in the first round in this year’s draft to put themselves in the position to […]

Since the start of the offseason, there has been plenty of movement across the league involving the quarterback position. It has seen the several notable names get new landing spots ahead of the 2018 campaign. Among the teams impacted by those moves were Cincinnati Bengals, who saw backup QB AJ McCarron decide to join the […]

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict has hit the headlines again for all the wrong reasons. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the embattled Cincy linebacker is facing a four-game suspension from the NFL for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. Bengals’ LB Vontaze Burfict is facing a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s Performance-Enhancing Drug […]

Through the first couple of days into the free agency period,  the Cincinnati Bengals have been one of the quietest teams in the league. Aside from the acquisition of offensive tackle Cordy Glenn, the front office has yet to make any significant additions on the open market to help improve the roster ahead of the […]

The Oakland Raiders have begun to pick up their activity with the free agency period now officially underway. The bulk of the focus from the front office is expected to lie on restructuring the roster on the defensive side of the ball. This has put the Raiders in the midst of the rumor mill, reportedly […]

Since the trade of veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor to the Cleveland Browns last week, it has made it clear that the Buffalo Bills are in the market for a quarterback. Much of this sense came from the team looking to acquire one of the top quarterbacks in this year’s crop in the 2018 NFL Draft. […]

Eric Winston, who might not even play in the upcoming season, has been re-elected as NFLPA president. As an offensive lineman, Winston, played in 2017. In turn, regardless of his status for next year, he is eligible to fill the role in the union. NFLPA President @ericwinston is unanimously re-elected to a third term. pic.twitter.com/iVrfv8F5aG […]

Adam “Pacman” Jones has been a mainstay on the Cincinnati Bengals roster for a number of years, but it appears that his time with the team may be done. He has been told that he will have to take a pay cut if he wants to stay with the team. Had they picked up his […]

The Cincinnati Bengals need some reinforcements this offseason following a 7-9 season which saw them miss the playoffs for the second straight year. Running back Joe Mixon realizes this fact and has decided to take matters into his own hands. The incoming second-year back has taken to Twitter to try and convince top free-agent wide […]

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert will be thinking about testing the free agency waters in a few weeks, but for teams to consider him as a viable option, they’ll need to fully understand his health. No one wants to offer an injured guy a lot of money to sit on the IR. According to […]

Heading into the 2017 season, there was much hope surrounding Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver John Ross that he could step into a significant role within the offensive game plan. It was anything but that as he was limited by injuries that never truly allowed for him to make a meaningful impact. In fact, his […]

The Cincinnati Bengals took another significant step back this past season. They fell well short of the postseason for the second straight year, which marked the first time that has occurred in a decade. Much of these struggles on the field have stemmed from inconsistent play under center from former Pro Bowl quarterback Andy Dalton. […]

AJ McCarron’s time with the Cincinnati Bengals is most likely about to end. The 27-year-old quarterback recently won his grievance with the team, which means he’s set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason and could potentially get a big payday to start for another team. McCarron didn’t get a ton of opportunities to […]

It has now been over two months since the tragic spinal injury to Pittsburgh Steelers star inside linebacker Ryan Shazier. He has understandably kept to himself about the whole situation as he tries to regain his ability to walk on his own. On Tuesday night as a guest on Steelers’ fullback Roosevelt Nix’s new podcast, […]

The Cincinnati Bengals could soon be looking at rebuilding the roster, or at least they should if they have another lackluster season under Marvin Lewis. If the team decides to do so, chances are they will not get offered a ‘rebuild-friendly” trade package the New Orleans Saints tried to give them back in 1999. It […]

The Cincinnati Bengals surprisingly decided not to clean house after yet another disappointing end to their season. However, patience seems to be the mantra of the Bengals organization at this point. They made that clear when they kept Marvin Lewis as their head coach. And another longtime Bengal that is expected to stick around is cornerback Adam […]

Quarterback AJ McCarron officially won his grievance against the Cincinnati Bengals after they placed him on the non-football injury list prior to the 2014 NFL season. He now finds himself set to explore the offseason as an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career. Since the decision was announced, McCarron’s name has been linked […]

The Cincinnati Bengals surprisingly decided not to undergo any major changes despite a disappointing 2017 season. However, the same cannot be said for quarterback AJ McCarron. McCarron had been stuck in football purgatory ever since he filed a grievance against the Bengals. After winning the decision, he is excited to finally test the waters of free agency, according […]

Cincinnati Bengals backup quarterback AJ McCarron will officially be an unrestricted free agent next month after an arbiter ruled Thursday in favor of his grievance against the team, according to a source in connection with ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. He’s expected to garner heavy interest on the open market from teams looking to upgrade […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have signed former New York Giants offensive lineman Bobby Hart. The team announced the signing on their official Twitter account. NEWS: #Bengals sign free agent OT/G Bobby Hart pic.twitter.com/Fdi2EMh73c — Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) February 14, 2018 Hart, 23, was drafted in the seventh round of the draft in 2015 by the Giants. […]