Yes, Bengals are faceplanting in slow motion during free agency right now
Make no mistake, they could still add players. Brandon Scherff at guard would make some sense. But sitting on their hands to start what was widely held as a "bad" free-agency class until the top guys are off the market is terrible for optics -- and likely bad for the team in 2025, too.
What we learned from the Bengals’ first few days of free agency
Typically, the first two days of free agency are when teams are most active. The Bengals will continue to add to their roster as the year goes on, but the majority of the bigger moves a team will make usually happens in the first few days.
Bengals express interest in one of free agency's top remaining guards
The Cincinnati Bengals already had one near-miss on a free agent they would like to sign. According to reports, they've at least shown serious interest in another. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer's Kelsey Conway,
Bengals 7-round mock draft after first wave of free agency
With the first part of free agency in the books, it's a good time to put together a seven-round mock for the Bengals. For this mock, we are using Pro Football Focus' mock draft si
Bengals had near-miss with prized target in free agency
It turns out one of the most popular free agency targets for the Cincinnati Bengals in the minds of fans had a chance of happening. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer's Kelsey Conway, the Bengals had preliminary interest in free-agent pass rusher Azeez Ojulari,
NFL GM: Bengals Have 'Ridiculous' Trey Hendrickson Asking Price amid NFL Trade Rumors
One NFL general manager feels the Cincinnati Bengals have placed a "ridiculous" asking price on a trade for star edge-rusher ...
Why the Cincinnati Bengals didn't earn compensatory draft picks
Head coach Zac Taylor of the Cincinnati Bengals calls a timeout during the second quarter of the game against the San ...
Samaje Perine returns to the Bengals, after a two-year break
No, the Buccaneers didn’t agree to terms with running back Samaje Perine on a three-year $22 million deal. Or on any deal.
4 pending free agents the Bengals need to re-sign
This is a 50-50. The Bengals want a youth movement across the defense and sophomores Kris Jenkins Jr. and McKinnley Jackson ...
Who is Teven Jenkins? Bengals reportedly interested in free-agent guard from Bears
The 6-foot-6, 321-pound Jenkins, who turned 27 earlier this month, played his first four NFL seasons for the Chicago Bears.
The Bengals foolishly painted themselves into a corner with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins
That's what happens when you have generational talents like Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase and difference-making superstars ...
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Eagles lose free agent linebacker Oren Burks to the Bengals
The Eagles lost another defensive piece who contributed to the Super Bowl run after linebacker Oren Burks agreed to terms ...
Why the Bengals are allowing Trey Hendrickson to seek a trade and what's next
Here's why the Cincinnati Bengals are allowing Trey Hendrickson to seek a trade and what it means moving forward.
Bengals address run stopping on the defensive line, but a major concern remains
Bringing back BJ Hill and adding TJ Slaton should shore up the middle but lack of pass rush impact could be a problem.