The 5 biggest Bengals questions heading into the NFL Scouting Combine
The futures of stars Tee Higgins, Trey Hendrickson and Ja'Marr Chase will have many eyes on the Bengals in Indianapolis.

Bengals release Sheldon Rankins

Sheldon Rankins Cut by Bengals; Saves $9.6M Amid Chase, Higgins Contract Rumors
Bengals must make tough calls on these cut candidates after Sheldon Rankins move
The Cincinnati Bengals got the cap-saving moves started this week with the release of defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins. That, as projected for a while now, should only be the beginning. Those Bengals
Bengals release Sheldon Rankins: Cincinnati frees up $9.6 million by jettisoning veteran DT
Bengals cap space updated outlook after major roster move
The Cincinnati Bengals put through one of their big expected cap-savings cuts to finish out the week, letting defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins go. Cutting Rankins was one of thre
Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez names best football player in NFL
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez had high praise for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who is currently set to hit the free agent market in 2026. The two met earlier in Week 1 of the 2024 season,
NFL franchise tag explainer: What it is, how much it's worth, when teams can use it
What is the franchise tag in the NFL? The franchise tag is a useful tool for NFL general managers who are trying to keep a roster together by retaining an important pending free agent. Every year, several contributing players across the league sign and play on a team's franchise tag — the Cincinnati Bengals used their franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins last year.
Cincinnati Bengals QB trade idea surfaces from NFL analyst
When it comes to acting as trade block sellers this offseason, the Cincinnati Bengals don’t have much going for them. Tee Higgins getting franchise-tagged for a second offseason before a tag-and-trade scenario is extremely unlikely.

Burnley, J. J. Watt and Cincinnati Bengals

J.J. Watt to the Bengals? Retired DE sweating deal with Burnley’s James Trafford
JJ Watt to the Bengals? Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford completes clean-sheet streak
Burnley's Trafford thrives since joking agreement with J.J. Watt
Bengals rebuild defense in latest NFL mock draft
Wide receiver Tee Higgins is a top priority for the Cincinnati Bengals entering the offseason. Perhaps Priority No. 1. Fixing the defense is 1B. That’s the task facing Duke Tobin and new defensive coordinator Al Golden.
Source: Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt requests trade
Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt, one of the longest-tenured players on the roster, has requested a trade, a source told ESPN, confirming an NFL Network report.
Tee Higgins Posts Cryptic IG Photo Ahead of NFL FA: 'Options Are Everywhere'
It always helps in negotiations to have other options, and those options may be "everywhere" for wide receiver Tee Higgins. The Cincinnati Bengals playmaker took to Instagram on Thursday and posted a cryptic image that says "priorities are rare,
Moeller 2025 Hall of Fame class includes Bengals' Sam Hubbard, baseball coach Tim Held
Moeller High School announced six new inductees into its athletic hall of fame, including Cincinnati Bengals' Sam Hubbard.
J.J. Watt to the Bengals? Burnley record edges NFL return closer
English Championship club Burnley made history by keeping a 10th successive clean sheet on Wednesday -- a record that edges part owner J.J. Watt towards a shock NFL return with the Cincinnati Bengals.