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The Cincinnati Bengals have their share of problems. Included in the mix, they let go of their leading tackler. And head coach Zac Taylor broke his silence on the release of Germaine Pratt. Taylor said he appreciated Pratt, according to a post on X by Tom Pelissero. The #Bengals have now announced Germaine Pratt’s release. […]

Shemar Stewart, the Cincinnati Bengals’ first-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, is not practicing on the first day of mandatory minicamp, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Kelsey Conway. Stewart, whom the Bengals drafted 17th overall a few months ago, had not signed a contract with Cincinnati by this morning and thus would not practice. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are in a difficult situation with superstar Trey Hendrickson. Hendrickson is seeking a lucrative multi-year extension and seems willing to sit out the 2025 NFL season if he does not get it. He will take the first steps of following through on that threat this week. The Bengals have reportedly made no […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have a roster that just two years ago looked like a perennial AFC contender. Now, however, they find themselves in transition. Franchise quarterback Joe Burrow is back to full health, and the team has invested heavily in draft capital to reload across key positions. That said, as the Bengals look to climb […]

Who knows what is going on with the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense? And will they make it worse by trading Trey Hendrickson? But there’s nothing wrong with the offense, and Joe Burrow was named “Achilles heel” of two Super Bowl hopefuls. In rankings since the 2020 season, Burrow appeared as the biggest problem for the Broncos […]

Zac TIt remains to be seen what the Cincinnati Bengals will do with Trey Hendrickson. But one teammate spoke in his favor. Meanwhile, were the Bengals thinking about Hendrickson when they surprisingly released their leading tackler ahead of mandatory minicamp? Turning loose Germaine Pratt saves the team money, according to posts on X by Tom […]

Former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam Jones was arrested in Kentucky early Saturday morning. He was charged with disorderly conduct, assaulting a police officer and public intoxication and was released on $10,000 bond. Now, Jones’ agent Peter Schaffer is speaking out. “The recent arrest of Adam “Pacman” Jones in Covington, Kentucky, is yet another example of […]

In every NFL offseason, a few rookies emerge unexpectedly, demanding attention. For the Cincinnati Bengals, one such rookie is making serious waves. Fourth-round pick Barrett Carter is quickly turning heads during the Bengals’ 2025 Organized Team Activities (OTAs). He has showcased not only his skill set but also leadership traits that are rare for a […]

Former Cincinnati Bengals player Adam “Pacman” Jones is in legal trouble once again. Jones was arrested in Kentucky for public intoxication and other charges, per WKRC TV Local 12 News. Jones was charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place, second degree disorderly conduct, and third degree assault on a police or probation officer, per […]

The Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2025 NFL season with plenty of familiar star power leading the way. They have Joe Burrow fully healthy in addition to both Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins locked in with long-term deals. As such, the Bengals should compete once again in a loaded AFC. Of course, Cincinnati fans have plenty […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are in a tricky situation with edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. Cincinnati has yet to give Hendrickson the extension he has demanded all offseason. Now trade rumors continue to spread about Hendrickson as the offseason progresses into mandatory OTAs. ESPN’s Ben Baby explained what he believes would be an ideal trade package for […]

The Cincinnati Bengals were one of the more disappointing teams in the NFL during the 2024 season. Cincinnati got off to a slow start and could not shape up in time to make the playoffs. One Bengals player is taking complete responsibility for the 2024 season, despite having some incredible statistics. Bengals QB Joe Burrow […]

The AFC North rivalry between the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals has taken a new turn, with Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey making headlines for his recent comments on Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart’s contract situation. Earlier in the day, the Ravens announced the signing of their first-round pick safety Malaki Starks to a four-year deal. Humphrey […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have some unfinished business heading into the 2025 NFL season. Cincinnati only won nine games in 2024, in part due to a terribly slow start to the season. That slow start ended up costing the team a playoff spot in the AFC. Now the Bengals are more determined than ever to get […]

With NFL OTAs in progress, the Cincinnati Bengals still have one noticeable omission. As the rest of the team reported to the facilities, the Bengals’ ongoing contract extension dispute with Trey Hendrickson drags on. While the rest of the team prays for his return, Hendrickson continues to sit out until he receives his extension or […]

With the saga of the Cincinnati Bengals and their situation with Trey Hendrickson ongoing, one has to think of the possible scenario of the defensive end sitting out the season until he gets the contract of his liking or is traded. As the outlook of the Bengals and Hendrickson is uncertain at this point, new […]

Trey Hendrickson’s time with the Cincinnati Bengals remains uncertain as the 2025 NFL offseason continues to progress. Hendrickson has been absent from the team’s OTAs while he negotiates with the front office for a significant contract extension. He rose up the ranks as one of their key defensive players, providing enough reason for him to […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping for a bounce-back season in 2025. Cincinnati only won nine games in 2024 and barely missed the playoffs. Now one Bengals star has a complaint about the team’s 2025 schedule following the NFL’s schedule release earlier in May. Bengals QB Joe Burrow had one major complaint following the 2025 NFL […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have a pair of difficult contract situations. And trade proposals still fly across the Internet. Also, linked to those things, here is the riskiest move of the 2025 NFL offseason for the Bengals. Cincinnati went hard for defense in the draft. The Bengals grabbed edge rusher Shemar Stewart with the No. 17 […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are once again under the spotlight—this time for all the wrong reasons. Two critical defensive players, Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart, are staging offseason absences that reflect deeper issues in the organization’s approach to NFL contract negotiations. The Hendrickson contract dispute has escalated, with the veteran edge rusher openly criticizing the Bengals’ […]

The Chicago Bears made some good draft picks and have done many things to improve their roster for the upcoming season. And head coach Ben Johnson is pumped to prove critics wrong. But the Bears need more ferocity at the edge rusher position, and here is their perfect Trey Hendrickson trade proposal to the Bengals. […]

The Detroit Lions are ready to make some noise during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit had an incredible 2024 campaign that was arguably the best in franchise history, at least in the regular season. Unfortunately, the Lions were simply too injured to make a deep playoff run. They lost in a Divisional playoff game against […]

The NFL released the full schedule for the 2025-26 season, and the Cincinnati Bengals are scheduled for four primetime games. One of which is against the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens, which marks the fourth consecutive season in which these two teams will face off in a primetime game. Quarterback Joe Burrow reacted to the […]

There is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson as the team tries to negotiate a new contract with him. Hendrickson is holding out for more money as he is set to make $16 million on his current contract, but the Bengals haven’t offered him a deal that meets his […]

The window for the Cincinnati Bengals to contend for a Super Bowl is still open. However, the team can’t afford to squander another year of Joe Burrow’s prime. With a loaded AFC, marginal upgrades won’t cut it. Championship-caliber rosters aren’t just built in March and April. They are shaped with savvy mid-offseason moves that target […]

The Cincinnati Bengals invested heavily in their offense this offseason, signing both Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to four-year extensions. But the good vibes did not extend to the defensive side of the ball as the Bengals have been unable to reach an agreement on a new contract with star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson. The […]

The Cincinnati Bengals just landed a quiet win before the 2025 NFL season even kicks off. The Bengals will travel the fewest miles of any team this year, covering just 8,736 miles. This is a massive advantage compared to the NFL travel schedule burden carried by teams like the Los Angeles Chargers, who will trek […]

Superstar edge rusher Trey Hendrickson has been seeking a new contract with the Cincinnati Bengals throughout the entire offseason. However, a new deal has yet to emerge despite Hendrickson openly voicing his frustration. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke down the entire saga between both sides. The 30-year-old edge rusher recently spoke about the lack […]

The Cincinnati Bengals broke precedent this offseason by giving monstrous contract extensions to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Another one of their stars is hoping to grab a long-term extension of their own before the season starts. Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson is looking for a contract extension and is not happy with the organization. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals still have a lot of time to potentially work on a Trey Hendrickson extension, but the signs are not looking good. Months after requesting a trade for the second straight offseason, Hendrickson ripped the Bengals for not reaching out to him after the 2025 NFL Draft. The star defensive end said he […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have had a busy offseason. Cincinnati handed out a pair of huge contract extensions to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Now Bengals fans want the team to follow through by extending Trey Hendrickson to a long-term deal. Unfortunately, negotiations have not gone well and no progress has been made yet. Bengals edge […]

The Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson continue to be in a standoff. As Ian Rapoport sees it, he feels that a move could’ve happened already. However, there’s some important context to establish first. For starters, Hendrickson was due a new contract by the Bengals. After the team didn’t extend him, and extended Ja’Marr Chase and […]

Despite paying both Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, the Cincinnati Bengals are seemingly reluctant to ink star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson to a new contract. Hendrickson issued a statement to ESPN today in which he criticized the Bengals for their contract offers before the draft and not actively negotiating an extension following the draft. “No […]

The Cincinnati Bengals began rookie minicamp on Friday, giving the coaching staff a good look at the incoming group of prospects. However, first-round selection Shemar Stewart is reportedly holding out for now over contract negotiations. While sitting in the locker room after practice, media members questioned the former Texas A&M Aggies edge rusher why he’s […]

Rumors that Sports Illustrated model Olivia Ponton and Joe Burrow are dating have been fueled recently, and she was asked about it at a Met Gala afterparty. TMZ met with Ponton outside of the party. She initially seemed friendly with the paparazzi. “Hi, how are you guys?” she asked while smiling as she started walking […]

Speculation that the star quarterback Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton are dating was fueled after the Cincinnati Bengals signal-caller was seen with her at the Miami Grand Prix. A video has surfaced of the two leaving a van together at the Miami Grand Prix. TMZ Sports notes they were seen leaving the same van “at […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is now in the rearview mirror, and teams are starting to trim their roster. Many former draft picks and undrafted free agents are being released, while some players are being exercised ahead of the final year of their contract. The Cincinnati Bengals’ latest move was to exercise the fifth-year option on […]

The Cincinnati Bengals made some head-scratching picks during the 2025 NFL draft, leaving fans wondering what their game plan is moving forward. While the Bengals are obviously working on adding to the talent pool on their roster, some of the moves they made during the draft could be geared towards creating cap space that can […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the books. Now that all 257 players have been selected, the NFL media will now start handing out grades to each team. One NFL draft analyst handed out some low grades to a few teams after the conclusion of Day 3. ESPN’s Mel Kiper handed out draft grades […]