"The Bengals have three players we like," FS1's Nick Wright said. "We just keep treating the Bengals like they're someone they're not."

Cincinnati has missed the playoffs in three straight seasons despite having one of the NFL's best quarterbacks

The Bengals will be looking for impact players at every level of the defense, including pass rush help, a veteran presence at linebacker, a starting slot corner and a starting free safety. The Bengals’ bad defense from 2025 will need some outside help, and Duke Tobin stressed that the Bengals have the resources that they need to make those moves.

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The Cincinnati Bengals had a disappointing 2025 season, which was partly due to injuries. After missing the postseason for the third consecutive season, head coach Zac Taylor said, “I think what you were missing was your highest paid player on offense and defense,

The New Orleans Saints will play in Paris next season, the NFL announced in early February. The Saints are among the Bengals’ home opponents for 2026. Unlike the Commanders’ scenario, the Bengals would have to be the designated home team for the Paris game to make the matchup work.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has released a new NFL Mock Draft for the first round that he has based on insider information he’s gained from talking to execs, scouts, and coaches in the NFL. And he has the Cincinnati Bengals taking edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. of the Miami Hurricanes with the tenth pick in the 2026 Draft.

The Cincinnati Bengals are desperate to add to their defense, and they could look to do so with the 10th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.