The Cincinnati Bengals are being viewed as one of the bigger sleeper teams across the NFL as the new 2026 season gets going.Cincinnati has completely upgraded its defense this offseason, bringing in multiple veterans to change up the structure.

The Cincinnati Bengals' offensive line coalesced last season and is now seen as a strength for the team. The offensive line Joe Burrow finished the 2025-26 season with was widely praised as the best the front office had assembled for Burrow.

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The Cincinnati Bengals paid a premium to acquire Dexter Lawrence this offseason.Three months later, the contract attached to their blockbuster trade is beginning to look a lot more favorable.The latest evidence arrived Tuesday when the Philadelphia Eagles agreed to a record-setting extension with Jalen Carter.

These are the position battles and players to watch as Cincinnati Bengals training camp opens Wednesday at Paycor Stadium.

Monday's interviews shed light on B.J. Hill's status, the plan for Dax Hill and whether the Bengals are seeking more free agents.

After Joe Burrow went down in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season with a toe injury, the Cincinnati Bengals were left with an impossible situation of trying to keep the offense stable for the duration that Burrow was out.

The Cincinnati Bengals enter training camp after putting together an impressive 2026 NFL Draft class filled with rookies who could push for immediate roles.  Cashius Howell could immediately become part of the defensive line rotation,

We're not ranking the Bengals' best players. We're calculating their importance based on the depth chart, impact on scheme and much more.

Denzel Ward's record-setting Browns extension is good news for Bengals cornerbacks DJ Turner II and Dax Hill as they pursue new contracts.

Analyst Sam Monson argues the powerhouse nose tackle could be an all-time great, labeling him a top-five NFL talent poised for a massive resurgence in Cincinnati.