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Cincinnati Bengals

-- Bengals Host Jacob Rodriguez --
Sat Apr 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez visited with the Cincinnati Bengals this past week, per source.

-- Bengals Hosting Rueben Bain --
Fri Apr 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Miami DE Rueben Bain, fresh off a visit with the Chiefs yesterday, is visiting with the Bengals today, source said. Cincinnati picks 10th in the NFL draft.

-- Bengals to Host Jeremiyah Love --
Mon Apr 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love, who has already visited the Titans (4th) and Giants (5th), heads to a visit with the Bengals later today, source says. Cincinnati picks 10th.

-- Bengals Sign Kyle Dugger --
Thu Apr 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free-agent S Kyle Dugger has signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.

-- Bengals Sign One --
Thu Apr 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed free-agent CB Ja'Sir Taylor to a one-year contract.

-- Bengals Re-Sign Joe Flacco --
Tue Mar 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed veteran QB Joe Flacco to a one-year, $6 million contract with $3 million more available in incentives.

-- Logan Wilson Retires --
Wed Mar 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports former Bengals veteran LB Logan Wilson has retired from the NFL.

-- Bengals Sign Josh Johnson --
Sat Mar 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed veteran free-agent QB Josh Johnson to a one-year contract.

-- Bengals Sign Jonathan Allen --
Thu Mar 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent DT Jonathan Allen and the Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to a two-year, $28M contract, per sources.

-- Bengals Extend Orlando Brown Jr. --
Thu Mar 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed OT Orlando Brown Jr. to a two-year contract extension.

-- Trey Hendrickson Mulling Offers --
Tue Mar 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports free agent DE Trey Hendrickson is expected to make a formal decision tomorrow, per sources. Several teams continue to monitor the market and remain interested. He has offers on the table.

-- Trey Hendrickson Not Seing the Offer That He Wants Yet --
Tue Mar 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the many teams that have spoken to free-agent DE Trey Hendrickson have not met his price tag. The deals recently signed by DE Danielle Hunter and DE Jaelan Phillips may have complicated things. In fact, it's apparent that he will be too expensive for the Dallas Cowboys to sign.

-- Bengals Sign Boye Mafe --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to sign free-agent DE Boye Mafe to a three-year contract.

-- Bengals Sign Bryan Cook --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent S Bryan Cook is expected to sign with the Cincinnati Bengals on a three-year, $40.25M deal. He gets $18M in year #1.

-- Jake Browning a UFA --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cincinnati Bengals will not tender RFA QB Jake Browning. That makes him a UFA.

-- No Tag for Trey Hendrickson --
Tue Mar 3, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports impending free-agent DE Trey Hendrickson will not be franchise-tagged in 2026.

-- Bengals Extend Dalton Risner --
Mon Mar 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract extension with OG Dalton Risner.

-- Bengals Re-Sign Two --
Fri Feb 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed CB Jalen Davis and RB Kendall Milton to one-year contracts.

-- Bengals Re-Sign Kendric Pryor --
Wed Feb 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Cincinnati Bengals official website reports the Beagals have re-signed free-agent WR Kendric Pryor to a one-year contract.

-- Joe Burrow Going Nowhere --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals will not entertain trade offers for QB Joe Burrow.

-- Bengals Re-Sign Tanner Hudson --
Mon Jan 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed TE Tanner Hudson.

-- No Changes to Bengals Coaching Staff --
Tue Jan 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals HC Zac Taylor says he doesn’t anticipate any changes to his coaching staff in 2026.

-- Cam Taylor-Britt to Spend Five Days in Jail --
Tue Jan 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Bengals CB Cam Taylor-Britt was sentenced to five days in jail after pleading guilty to traffic charges. Taylor-Britt (foot) was placed on injured reserve with a foot injury. He pleaded guilty to reckless driving and an unclassified no-license charge stemming from an incident in September, according to media reports. His sentence is expected to start immediately. It’s unclear if the team or the league will take action against him for the 2026 season.

-- Bengals Re-Sign Mitchell Tinsley --
Mon Jan 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed exclusive-rights free-agent WR Mitchell Tinsley to a one-year contract extension.

-- Joe Flacco Future Watch --
Mon Jan 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Cincinnati Bengals veteran QB Joe Flacco isn't considering retirement, but does hope to be "selective" in what comes next. He wants to play, that's clear. He is open to coming back to Cincinnati even if that would mean serving as a backup to QB Joe Burrow. He would also be open to fielding calls from a team that needed a quaterback next year. Family is a consideration, though, he joked his kids want him to play until he's 50.

-- No Firings for the Bengals --
Mon Jan 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals will retain HC Zac Taylor and GM Duke Tobin for next season.

-- Bengals HC Zac Taylor Going Nowhere --
Sat Jan 3, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals HC Zac Taylor is not going anywhere.

-- Joe Burrow Will Play This Week --
Mon Dec 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals HC Zac Taylor says QB Joe Burrow will play this final week against the Browns.

-- Bengals IR Kris Jenkins --
Fri Dec 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed DT Kris Jenkins (ankle) on injured reserve, ending his season.

-- Joe Burrow Will Start the Team's Final Three Games --
Mon Dec 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals HC Zac Taylor says QB Joe Burrow will start the final three games of the season.

-- What Joe Burrow's Comments Really Mean --
Sat Dec 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

CBS Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow has a history of sending messages in the media, and because of Cincinnati's history with unhappy players, many took Burrow's recent comments to signal he may either want out of the Bengals organization or out of football entirely. QB Carson Palmer ultimately won his freedom from Cincinnati, and it does not seem like it's really been six years since QB Andrew Luck called it quits at Burrow's current age (he turned 29 this week). But pump the brakes. I talked with a couple of sources on this who didn't think we are anywhere close to the above scenarios. "Blown out" of proportion, said one source. "Crazy." "He was emotional on his birthday and pissed that for as much as he's worked, he's still not able to win. That's all he wants to do. ... If he cannot win he's miserable." Burrow's long injury history is well documented, and the Bengals are on the brink of missing the playoffs for the fourth time in Burrow's six years. But he has another four years left on the largest contract in team history, and I don't get the sense that there's any panic inside the building about his long-term future with that organization.

-- Bengals IR Trey Hendrickson --
Thu Dec 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed DE Trey Hendrickson (core muscle) on injured reserve. He is lost for the season.

-- Trey Hendrickson Set for Surgery; Lost for the Season --
Mon Dec 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson (core muscle) is set to undergo core muscle surgery this week that is expected to sideline him approximately six weeks, per sources. Hendrickson initially suffered the injury during week 6 against Green Bay, and pushed to play two weeks later against the Jets. This injury has not improved with advised rest and team rehab, and now will need to be addressed.

-- Bengals Release Jermaine Burton --
Mon Dec 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have waived WR Jermaine Burton.

-- Jermaine Burton Suspended One Game --
Sun Dec 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports WR Jermaine Burton has officially been suspended by the Cincinnati Bengals for one game.

-- Bengals Activate Joe Burrow --
Wed Nov 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have officially activated QB Joe Burrow (toe) for Thursday night’s game at Baltimore. He is expected to start the game.

-- Joe Flacco Will Start This Week --
Sat Nov 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Flacco will start on Sunday against the Patriots, once again.

-- Bengals IR Cam Taylor-Britt --
Fri Nov 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed CB Cam Taylor-Britt (foot) on injured reserve with a foot injury. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Bengals Activate Mike Gesicki --
Fri Nov 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have activated TE Mike Gesicki (pectoral) from injured reserve.

-- Ja'Marr Chase Loses Appeal --
Tue Nov 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports NFL hearing officer Jordy Nelson has upheld Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase’s one-game suspension.

-- Ja'Marr Chase Appealing His Suspension --
Tue Nov 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase will appeal his one-game suspension.

-- Ja’Marr Chase Suspended One Game --
Mon Nov 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase was suspended one game by the NFL, which determined that Chase spit on Steelers DB Jalen Ramsey, who was ejected on Sunday.

-- Did Chase Spit on Ramsey? --
Mon Nov 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the NFL will review the Pittsburgh Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey - Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase punching/alleged spitting incident from Sunday. Ramsey was ejected after punching Chase. He alleged that Chase spit on him.

-- Bengals IR Shemar Stewart --
Sat Nov 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed DE Shemar Stewart (knee) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Bengals Trade Logan Wilson --
Tue Nov 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Dallas Cowboys have acquired LB Logan Wilson from the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick.

-- What the Bengals Want for Trey Hendrickson --
Mon Nov 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports the Cincinnati Bengals are still seeking a first-round draft pick for DE Trey Hendrickson.

-- Two Bengals Drawing Trade Interest --
Sun Nov 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Bills, Cowboys, and Colts have expressed some interest in Cincinnati Bengals LB Logan Wilson. Meanwhile, a loss today could make the Bengals more inclined to trade DE Trey Hendrickson, though that move still seems like a long-shot.

-- McKinnley Jackson Demands a Trade --
Thu Oct 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals DT McKinnley Jackson has requested a trade. Jackson is frustrated with his role, having been a healthy scratch for six of the team’s first eight games this season.

-- Bengals IR Two; Release One --
Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed LB Shaka Heyward (fibula) and C Matt Lee (knee) on injured reserve. They also released DT Mike Pennel.

-- Bengals IR Mike Gesicki --
Wed Oct 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed TE Mike Gesicki (pec) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Bengals Contacted Derek Carr --
Sun Oct 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals checked in on retired QB Derek Carr before trading for QB Joe Flacco.

-- Joe Flacco Will Start This Week --
Wed Oct 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals HC Zac Taylor says QB Joe Flacco will start this week against the Packers.

-- Bengals to Lean on Joe Flacco --
Wed Oct 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals traded for QB Joe Flacco, and they'll lean on him to stay alive for the playoffs.

-- Bengals Release Brett Rypien --
Tue Oct 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cincinnati Bengals have released QB Brett Rypien.

-- Bengals Acquire Joe Flacco --
Tue Oct 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have acquired QB Joe Flacco and a 2026 sixth-round draft pick from the Cleveland Browns for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick.

-- Jake Browning Not a Lock to Start Jake Browning Moving Forward --
Mon Oct 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals HC Zac Taylor says it’s a very fair question after the turnovers that we had when asked if he still believes in QB Jake Browning as their starter. The question about Taylor’s belief in Browning came following Taylor’s postgame remarks in which he said the team will look at all personnel to make sure we’re doing the right thing.

-- No One Interested in Russell Wilson? --
Fri Oct 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports there may not be any teams interested in trading for QB Russell Wilson. They do concede the Bengals could be a team that becomes interested if QB Jake Browning continues to play poorly.

-- Bengals Plan to Stick with Jake Browning --
Sun Sep 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Cincinnati Bengals plan to stick with QB Jake Browning and not trade for another veteran QB.

-- Successful Surgery for Joe Burrow --
Fri Sep 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals HC Zac Taylor says QB Joe Burrow (toe - IR) underwent a successful surgery on his toe Friday.

-- Mohamed Sanu Retires --
Fri Sep 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports veteran free-agent WR Mohamed Sanu has retired from the NFL after 10 seasons. He last played in the NFL in 2021.

-- Joe Burrow Set for Surgery --
Thu Sep 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (toe - IR) is set for surgery on Friday if swelling allows, undergoing the procedure to repair his Grade 3 turf toe at Birmingham’s Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center, sources say. It’s also possible it gets pushed a few days. He faces a three month recovery.

-- Joe Burrow Not Ruled Out for All of 2025 --
Wed Sep 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Bengals HC Zac Taylor hasn't shut the door on QB Joe Burrow (toe - IR) coming back this season. There is no update on Burrow's surgery date, Zac didn't have any new information.

-- Bengals IR Joe Burrow; Sign One --
Tue Sep 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed QB placed QB Joe Burrow (toe) on injured reserve and signed QB Brett Rypien. Burrow is OUT 4+ games, but is expected to miss at least three months of action.

-- Bengals Sign Two QBs --
Tue Sep 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed QB Sean Clifford and QB Mike White to the practice squad.

-- Sources: Joe Burrow Will Need Surgery; OUT 3+ Months --
Mon Sep 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports sources say Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (toe) will need toe surgery that will sideline him a minimum of three months. The Bengals have been calling around to other free-agent quarterbacks since after Burrow’s injury, knowing they will have to add at least one more to their roster.

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-- Bengals IR Lucas Patrick --
Wed Sep 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed OG Lucas Patrick (calf) on Injured Reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Bengals Extend Ted Karras --
Fri Sep 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed C Ted Karras to a one-year, $5 million contract extension.

-- Bengals Sign Mike Pennel to Practice Squad --
Mon Sep 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed veteran free-agent NT Mike Pennel to the practice squad.

-- Bengals Taylor Offense Around Chase Brown --
Sun Aug 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Cincinnati Bengals are utilizing RB Chase Brown more split out wide against linebackers and have restructured the run game specifically around his skill set.

-- Bengals Sign Dalton Risner --
Wed Aug 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed veteran free-agent OG Dalton Risner.

-- Bengals IR Daijahn Anthony --
Tue Aug 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed S Daijahn Anthony (hamstring) on injured reserve with a hamstring injury,

-- Bengals & Trey Hendrickson Agree to New Deal --
Mon Aug 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports the Cincinnati Bengals and DE Trey Hendrickson have agreed to a reworked deal that will end his hold-in, per source. Hendrickson receives a raise that will bump his 2025 salary to $30 million. He will still become a free agent after this year.

-- Bengals Restart Talks with Trey Hendrickson --
Mon Aug 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the Cincinnati Bengals have re-started talks with All-Pro DE Trey Hendrickson on a new deal for 2025. My understanding is the two sides have been exploring a more “unique” avenue to get something done. Giving Hendrickson more money this season while still letting his contract expire after the year — has been discussed. “More work to do, but there’s cautious optimism,” a source said.

-- Demetrius Knight Jr. Injures Lower Body --
Fri Aug 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Demetrius Knight Jr. (lower body) left practice early after suffering a lower extremity injury on Thursday. He did not practice on Friday.

-- Bengals Starters Will Sit This Week --
Wed Aug 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals HC Zac Taylor says QB Joe Burrow and the starters will not play against the Colts this weekend.

-- Cordell Volson Likely Lost for the Season --
Wed Aug 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals HC Zac Taylor says OG Cordell Volson (shoulder) will undergo surgery and likely miss the 2025 season.

-- The Trey Hendrickson Contract Issue is Guarantees --
Mon Aug 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Cincinnati Bengals and unhappy DE Trey Hendrickson have an agreement as to the duration of the deal and the annual average. However, when it comes to guaranteed money, the two sides are “nowhere close.” That’s a huge factor, since guarantees are all that matter.

-- Bengals to Host Dalton Risner --
Mon Aug 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider's Jordan Shultz reports Cincinnati Bengals will be hosting veteran free-agent OG Dalton Risner tomorrow. Risner has started 81 games in his career. Cincinnati has been looking for interior offensive line help.

-- Trey Hendrickson Could be Traded --
Sun Aug 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals are listening to trade offers for unhappy DE Trey Hendrickson. The Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, and Indianapolis Colts are among the teams interested.

-- Geno Stone Returns to Practice --
Fri Aug 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals S Geno Stone (soft tissue) returned to practice on Friday.

-- Geno Stone Week-to-Week --
Sat Aug 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals S Geno Stone (soft tissue) is week-to-week and will not play Monday against the Commanders.

-- Burrow & Company to Play This Week --
Tue Aug 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals HC Zac Taylor says QB Joe Burrow and other big-name players will play in the team’s first preseason game.

-- Amarius Mims Returns to Practice --
Sun Aug 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

SI.com reports Cincinnati Bengals OT Amarius Mims (hand) returned to practice on Sunday.

-- Bengals Extend Lease Through 2036 --
Fri Aug 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County finalized a new lease that keeps the team in Cincinnati playing home games at Paycor Stadium through June 2036.

-- Bengals Sign Noah Fant --
Thu Jul 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed veteran free-agent TE Noah Fant to a one-year contract.

-- Trey Hendrickson Watch --
Wed Jul 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports unhappy Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson is in camp and plans to stay engaged in meetings and around the team, as he continues to wait for a new deal.

-- Trey Hendrickson Reports to Camp --
Wed Jul 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson has ended his holdout and reported to training camp. Hendrickson is not taking part in today's practice, but is on the field in street clothes as the rest of the club goes through drills. It remains to be seen if Hendrickson will participate in future practices or if he’s swapped a hold-in for his holdout.

-- Bengals Activate Seth McLaughlin --
Wed Jul 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cincinnati Bengals have activated C Seth McLaughlin from the active non-football injury list.

-- Bengals Release Zack Moss --
Wed Jul 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have released veteran RB Zack Moss.

-- Trey Hendrickson to End Holdout, But... --
Tue Jul 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson plans to end his holdout and report to training camp Wednesday, sources said. The NFL sack leader doesn’t have a new deal yet and it seems unlikely he’ll practice until he does, but talks continue and now he’s back in the building.

-- Jermaine Burton Finally Taking His Career Seriously --
Fri Jul 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Jermaine Burton has displayed a marked difference after a bad rookie season.

-- Bengals Finally Sign 1st-Rounder Shemar Stewart --
Fri Jul 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have finally signed 1st-round draft DE Shemar Stewart to a four-year contract. The deal is a fully guaranteed $18.97 million contract that includes a $10.4 million signing bonus. The Bengals kept the new language in the deal, but Stewart got an additional $500K pushed into his signing bonus.

-- Bengals to Host Noah Fant --
Wed Jul 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports free-agent TE Noah Fant will visit with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday.

-- Bengals List Trey Hendrickson --
Wed Jul 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed DE Trey Hendrickson on the reserve/did not report list.

-- Bengals NFI Zack Moss --
Tue Jul 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed RB Zack Moss (neck) on the active non-football injury list.

-- No Progress Made on Trey Hendrickson Contract Talks --
Tue Jul 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the Cincinnati Bengals and veteran DE Trey Hendrickson made attempts over the past few days to reengage on a new deal, but talks failed to gain serious momentum. Both sides are dug in and frustrated. There are key differences between the two sides, and there’s currently no clear path to a resolution. ESPN's Adam Schefter adds the amount of fully-guaranteed money at signing has become an issue. The Bengals (as they often do with non-quarterbacks) are willing to guarantee only the first year. Other top pass rushers who signed new deals this year, got three years, either at signing or as a practical matter. That said, the Bengals gave WR Ja’Marr Chase three fully-guaranteed years, as a practical matter. WR Tee Higgins gets, as a practical matter, one and part of two. Meanwhile, Hendrickson has no plans to report for camp. Hendrickson will be subject to daily fines of $50,000 for missing camp.

-- Shemar Stewart's Agent B-Slaps Bengals Director of Player Personnel --
Mon Jul 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin lamented the fact that unsigned rookie DE Shemar Stewart has yet to take the team’s take-it-or-leave-it offer of esoteric contract language relating to the voiding of guarantees. In so doing, Tobin took aim at Stewart’s agent, Zac Hiller. “I don’t blame Shemar,” Tobin said. “He’s listening to the advice he’s paying for. I don’t understand the advice. . . . We’re treating him fairly.” In response, Hiller said this via phone: “Duke Tobin has had no involvement in this negotiation. It seems to be above his pay grade.”

-- Bengals Host C.J. Beathard --
Mon Jul 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent QB C.J. Beathard visited the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday.

-- Bengals Make Player Moves --
Sun Jul 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Cincinnati Bengals have released QB Logan Woodside and waived OG Tashawn Manning. The team also signed DT McTelvin Agim, DT Taven Bryan and C Andrew Raym.

-- Bengals Sign Desmond Ridder --
Sun Jul 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengal have signed veteran free-agent QB Desmond Ridder.

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