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DJ Turner and Dax Hill are just scratching the surface
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (752+ words) DJ Turner and Dax Hill, the outside cornerback duo who have the chance to be the strength of the entire Cincinnati Bengals" defense, are a duo that has only been together for seven games. When the 2025 season started, Turner was…...
Versatility without substitution: The hidden value of Cashius Howell and Kyle Dugger
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1327+ words) When Al Golden met with the media at the NFL Combine, he outlined his vision for the 2026 Bengals" defense. His message revolved around the theme of versatility " specifically being able to be versatile without substitution. "That makes you dangerous," Golden…...
The spotlight on new Bengals defensive end Boye Mafe
2+ week, 2+ day ago (984+ words) The biggest question on the Cincinnati Bengals" defense " even more pressing than what"s going to happen at linebacker and if they have enough depth at cornerback " is who"s going to replace Trey Hendrickson as this team"s closer....
Don't forget about Jonathan Allen
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (1548+ words) It became one of the most consequential games of his career, but Jonathan Allen hates talking about it. Back in Week 3 of the 2024 season, the Washington Commanders faced the Bengals at Paycor Stadium. The Bengals still felt like contenders at…...
Bengals Day 3 wrap-up: This is a risk-reward class
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (1915+ words) In his opening statement at the conclusion of the NFL Draft, Zac Taylor addressed the elephant in the room. After praising the scouting staff, stressing the way the front office and coaching staff are on the same page and expressing…...
My favorite Day 3 NFL Draft guys for the Bengals this year
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (776+ words) Ted Karras is one of the most optimistic people you'll ever meet, and he's as excited as anyone about the moves the Cincinnati Bengals have made this offseason. "We're a little bit light on O-Line numbers wise," Karras said on…...
Instant oral history: The 48 hours after the Dexter Lawrence trade
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (2002+ words) Around 10: 30 on Monday morning, the Cincinnati Bengals held their first team meeting of the year. Zac Taylor had the new players on the team introduce themselves. When it was Dexter Lawrence's turn, the star defensive tackle gave a speech to…...
The draft impact of the Dexter Lawrence trade, plus a m
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (1000+ words) Following the Dexter Lawrence trade, the Cincinnati Bengals have four glaring needs on the roster and three meaningful picks in this draft. Something is going to have to give. The Bengals have wide open spots at cornerback (the Bengals only…...
The Bengals face a new obstacle in the AFC North as Maxx Crosby joins the Ravens
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (520+ words) The Bengals love Maxx Crosby. How could you not? He refuses to be taken off the field. He plays the run like he's fighting for a roster spot. He makes every single play difficult. He's insanely productive. He's a tone…...
Building my 2026 Bengals mock offseason
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (1527+ words) Using Paul Dehner's Bengals mock offseason exercise at The Athletic, here's my work. Reward them for being great development stories through their hard work and dedication to doing things the right way. The Bengals' long-term hope is to build more…...