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Bengals defensive rebuild celebrates a turnover during Cincinnati’s win over Tampa Bay.

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Cincinnati’s Defensive Rebuild Gets Its First Real Evidence

Cincinnati's defense forced four turnovers Sunday, one year after grading out as the worst unit at that stage. Getting there cost Cincinnati a first-round pick and a defensive coordinator's entire debut season. The Bengals defensive rebuild turned four takeaways and a 33-27 win over Tampa Bay into its first real evidence Sunday. Fans packed Paycor…

ByRob KantnerSeptember 17, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Bengals open dramatic training camp under heavy pressure to succeed

Cincinnati sports fans are focusing all their attention down on the riverfront as the team starts a dramatic training camp. Local leadership expects this dramatic training camp to set a physical tone that will define their entire regular season trajectory. Fresh defensive faces arrive The franchise spent unprecedented amounts of money during the winter months…

ByNina OliverioJuly 29, 20260Comments

Bengals Super Bowl contenders debate illustrated by Cincinnati defensive players standing in front of the Cincinnati skyline, Roebling Bridge, and Paycor Stadium under dramatic skies.

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The Bengals Spent Big On Defense. Did They Fix The Right Problem?

At this point last season, the Bengals were posting defensive numbers that looked more like a statistical anomaly than those of a playoff contender. Through the first eleven weeks of 2025, Cincinnati allowed 0.205 EPA per play on defense. No other team in the league was above 0.148. The Bengals defense struggled mightily last season.…

ByRob KantnerJune 14, 20260Comments

Tacario Davis in Cincinnati Bengals uniform after 2026 NFL Draft

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Bengals Bolster Secondary in Round 3: Expert Deep Dive on Tacario Davis

A Towering Corner Who Fits Cincinnati’s Defensive Rebuild The Bengals continued their defensive overhaul in the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Washington cornerback Tacario Davis with the 72nd overall pick (Round 3). Following second-round edge rusher Cashius Howell (and the pre-draft trade for Dexter Lawrence II), Davis adds elite size and length to a secondary that…

ByRob KantnerApril 25, 20260Comments

Cashius Howell drafted by Cincinnati Bengals

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Bengals Strike Gold in Round 2: Expert Deep Dive on Cashius Howell

The “Speed Rushing Freak” Who Just Became Cincinnati’s Pass-Rush Savior The pic that’s lighting up Bengals Nation right now is pure fire: Cashius Howell staring straight into the camera in full Bengals black and orange, helmet gleaming, jersey crisp, with the official 2026 NFL Draft graphic screaming “ROUND 2 • PICK 41” across the top. It’s…

ByRob KantnerApril 25, 20260Comments

Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence defensive line formation before snap

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Dexter Lawrence: What the Blockbuster Move Really Means for Cincinnati

The Bengals don’t usually do stuff like this. They’ve spent years drafting players, developing them, and trying to keep the roster stable without blowing up the cap. That’s been their way for a long time. But when they sent the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 draft to the Giants for Dexter Lawrence—and then…

ByRob KantnerApril 20, 20260Comments

Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman in orange uniform crouched at the line of scrimmage during an NFL game

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Bengals Trade #10 Pick for Dexter Lawrence

The Bengals Defense Was Broken—and They're Paying Dearly to Fix It Cincinnati's decision to Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence in exchange for the No. 10 overall pick isn't a bold strategy—it's damage control. The Bengals allowed 147.1 rushing yards per game in 2025, the worst in the NFL. That's not a scheme failure; it's a…

ByRob KantnerApril 19, 20260Comments

Maxx Crosby and Joe Burrow facing off in split image representing Bengals trade 10th pick debate and defensive vs offensive priorities

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Bengals Trade 10th Pick: Draft Scenarios & Targets

The Maxx Crosby Option: Why a Veteran Edge Rusher Suddenly Makes Sense Former NFL executive Mike Tannenbaum made the case on ESPN that the Bengals should pursue Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby. He argued the asking price has collapsed from two first-rounders to a single Top 10 pick as injury concerns linger. For some, if the…

ByRob KantnerApril 18, 20260Comments

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Bengals Secondary Strategy Now Points Directly at the Draft

The Bengals' secondary strategy is no longer just about patching depth. It is shaping how the front office can approach the most important decision left this offseason. In fact, the Bengals secondary strategy has become an integral part of this process. After adding Kyle Dugger and Ja’Sir Taylor, Cincinnati did not erase its questions in…

ByRob KantnerApril 4, 20260Comments

A Cincinnati Bengals football helmet sitting on a field next to stacks of cash, money bags, and an upward-pointing orange arrow, illustrating financial growth or a bonus.

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Jordan Battle’s bonus highlights Bengals defender’s breakout offseason

Jordan Battle’s bonus news highlights how the Cincinnati safety earned one of the NFL’s biggest performance-based payouts this offseason. The Cincinnati Bengals safety received roughly $1 million through the NFL’s performance-based pay program, rewarding players who outperform the value of their contracts. The payment marks Battle’s second financial boost of the offseason and underscores his…

ByNina OliverioMarch 16, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati’s Defensive Rebuild Gets Its First Real Evidence

Cincinnati Bengals open dramatic training camp under heavy pressure to succeed

The Bengals Spent Big On Defense. Did They Fix The Right Problem?

Bengals Bolster Secondary in Round 3: Expert Deep Dive on Tacario Davis

Bengals Strike Gold in Round 2: Expert Deep Dive on Cashius Howell

Dexter Lawrence: What the Blockbuster Move Really Means for Cincinnati

Bengals Trade #10 Pick for Dexter Lawrence

Bengals Trade 10th Pick: Draft Scenarios & Targets

Bengals Secondary Strategy Now Points Directly at the Draft

Jordan Battle’s bonus highlights Bengals defender’s breakout offseason

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