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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 signing criticism sparks debate over $60 million deal

The Cincinnati Bengals made headlines after signing edge rusher Boye Mafe to a three-year, $60 million contract during free agency. The move came after the team lost veteran pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, creating urgency to rebuild its defensive front. While the front office framed the signing as a long-term investment, reaction across the league has…

ByNina OliverioApril 16, 20260Comments

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Bengals pass rush becomes major concern after Trey Hendrickson departure

The Bengals pass rush faces a major question entering the offseason after the departure of defensive end Trey Hendrickson. The Cincinnati Bengals must now confront a critical roster challenge. Trey Hendrickson, one of the NFL’s most consistent sack producers in recent years, is no longer part of the team’s defensive plans. The veteran defensive end…

ByNina OliverioMarch 5, 20260Comments

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Bengals’ Hendrickson season‑ending surgery signals uncertain future

Trey Hendrickson will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the season. The sequence of events surrounding Trey Hendrickson now raises questions about his long‑term future with Cincinnati. Season ends early for Trey Hendrickson Trey Hendrickson underwent core muscle surgery this week, effectively ending his 2025 campaign for the Cincinnati Bengals. The procedure follows an abdominal strain…

ByNina OliverioDecember 9, 20250Comments

Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart and Aerial view of Paycor Stadium and downtown Cincinnati, home of the Bengals defense in 2025

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Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart Contract Disputes

The Bengals are in a risky standoff with Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart , and it’s threatening to derail their 2025 defensive campaign before it even starts. Time Is Running Out on the Edge The Bengals are heading into the 2025 season with massive uncertainty at the most important position on their defense: edge rusher.…

ByRob KantnerJuly 2, 20250Comments

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Bengals Trade 10th Pick: Draft Scenarios & Targets

Bengals signing criticism sparks debate over $60 million deal

Bengals pass rush becomes major concern after Trey Hendrickson departure

Bengals’ Hendrickson season‑ending surgery signals uncertain future

Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart Contract Disputes

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Bengals Trade 10th Pick: Draft Scenarios & Targets

Bengals signing criticism sparks debate over $60 million deal

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Bengals’ Hendrickson season‑ending surgery signals uncertain future

Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart Contract Disputes

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