Defense understandably became the primary Bengals offseason focus, given the events of 2024, but the team will almost definitely have a rookie starting on offense. Despite not being drafted until No. 81 overall, Dylan Fairchild appears a safe bet to begin his rookie season as a starter. The Bengals have Fairchild ready to take over at left guard, The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr. … [Read more...] about Cody Ford In Lead For Bengals Starting Job; Dylan Fairchild Entrenched At LG
Bengals’ Offer To Trey Hendrickson “Closer To The Top Of The Market”
There’s been plenty of analysis on the stalemate between the Bengals and star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. We’ve continually heard that the main holdup between the two sides revolves around guarantees, and that still appears to be the case. However, when it comes to average annual value, it sounds like the Bengals are willing to make Hendrickson one of the highest-paid players … [Read more...] about Bengals’ Offer To Trey Hendrickson “Closer To The Top Of The Market”
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/30/25
Here are today’s midweek minor moves: Cincinnati Bengals Activated from reserve/did not report list: DE Trey Hendrickson (story) Activated from active/ NFI list: C Seth McLaughlin Cleveland Browns Placed on IR: CB Martin Emerson (story) Waived (with injury designation): WR Michael Woods Green Bay Packers Signed: LB Jared Bartlett Waived: S Kahzir Brown Kansas City … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 7/30/25
Trey Hendrickson Not Seeing Bengals Talks Shift; Guarantees Remain Issue
Following Terry McLaurin, Trey Hendrickson reported to training camp after a brief holdout. The Bengals can no longer levy nonwaivable $50K fines daily, but they will not see the disgruntled defensive end suit up for practice. Hendrickson will also follow the Commanders wideout in staging a hold-in; unlike McLaurin, no injury designation is covering this tactic. Hendrickson … [Read more...] about Trey Hendrickson Not Seeing Bengals Talks Shift; Guarantees Remain Issue
Bengals To Sign TE Noah Fant
The Bengals are expected to sign veteran tight end Noah Fant, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Fant was released by the Seahawks on July 20 and quickly lined up a visit with the Bengals. Fant left Cincinnati without a deal and met with the Saints and the Dolphins, but quickly circled back to the opportunity to catch passes from Joe Burrow. Fant will now join a Bengals tight … [Read more...] about Bengals To Sign TE Noah Fant