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5 Cincinnati Bengals predictions that will come true before the 2025 NFL season kicks off including conclusions to contract sagas

It's finally July. NFL training camps begin later this month. We're getting closer and closer to the real thing again, but there's still plenty of time to put our intuition and imagination to the test before the Cincinnati Bengals take the (practice) field once again.  The Bengals could use some imagination right about now.

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Former Bengals star Chad Johnson gives NFL wide receivers an ultimatum to show up for his 'Wideout Workshop' retreat

Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver and two-time All-Pro Chad Johnson is starting up his own summer program for NFL receivers.  Johnson is hosting the first annual Wideout Workshop in his hometown of Miami, Fl.

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Bengals News (7/1): Camp Is Approaching

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It is training camp month.

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Joe Burrow Reportedly Doesn’t Blame Bengals for Trey Hendrickson Contract Situation

Like all of us, he wants it done. But he reportedly isn’t upset with the Cincinnati Bengals front office.

Bengals Announce 2025 Training Camp Schedule

Find out when you can take a look at the team as they prepare for the regular season.

Bengals Star Ja’Marr Chase Reacts to Steelers Blockbuster Trade for Jalen...

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Film Room: UDFA Home Run Seth McLaughlin

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This guy should have been drafted.

The Cincinnati Bengals drafted two offensive linemen this year, but they were not done adding young talent to that room.

They were able to pick up Ohio State’s Seth McLaughlin as a undrafted free agent. Prior to transferring to Ohio State, McLaughlin made 24 starts for Alabama.

Winner of the 2024 Rimington Award for the nation’s best center, McLaughlin has the tools to play guard as well. In...

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Bengals trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Tuesday edition

Think you can figure out which Bengals player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game!

Hey Bengals fans! We’re back for another day of the Cincy Jungle in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.

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AFC Notes: Dustin Hopkins, Shemar Stewart, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals HC Zac Taylor was asked about the contract of first-round pass rusher Shemar Stewart, including the rookie’s comments that the team wants to “win arguments more than winning games.” “There’s a first for everything,” Taylor said of the contract squabble, via NFL.com.

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Who will have the better NFL career: Dax Hill or Myles Murphy?

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The jury is still out on these former first-round picks of the Bengals.

While there have been many factors in the Bengals’ failure to make the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, the shortcomings of two first-round picks certainly aided in that.

2022 selection Dax Hill was drafted to be a Jessie Bates replacement, but after three seasons, Hill is now trying to make his mark at cornerback after a disastrous stint at safety. While he had some good moments...

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Ja'Marr Chase sounds up for the challenge after Jalen Ramsey becomes latest star cornerback to the AFC North

The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers have to face a massive problem twice a year: stopping Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase.  Chase is the reigning triple crown winner in the NFL after leading all receivers in receptions, yards, and touchdowns last season.

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Steelers trade for Jalen Ramsey, who has a history vs. Bengals

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This should be fun to watch.

The Cincinnati Bengals saw a rival bring in a relatively familiar face on Monday. The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey in a trade with the Miami Dolphins.

In the deal, Pittsburgh sent Minkah Fitzpatrick to Miami, reuniting him with the team that drafted him in 2018.

Ramsey has a history of playing the Bengals over the years. In 2017, the Bengals were playing in Jacksonville when Ramsey was a member...

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Ted Karras discusses how Bengals adjusted OTAs this offseason

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It appears the Bengals have turned up the heat in minicamp compared to past years.

Slow starts have kept the Cincinnati Bengals out of the playoffs each of the past two seasons, and it appears head coach Zac Taylor and his staff are turning up the heat in order to prevent more September woes.

Veteran center Ted Karras, who is entering his fourth season with the Bengals after spending a combined five seasons with the New England Patriots, in which he...

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Bengals 2025 Roster Breakdown: Dante Barnett's unorthodox football journey lands him in Cincinnati

Bengals roster breakdown is back! During the 99 days leading up to Cincinnati's regular season opener against the Cleveland Browns, the player with the matching jersey number as days remaining will become the day's highlighted player.

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Cincinnati Bengals Beat: Zac Taylor’s Time Is Now

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor heads into year seven leading the orange and black. He’s been through many trials and tribulations in bringing his team to places they’ve haven’t been in over thirty years.

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PFF ranks Bengals defensive line near bottom of league

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And this is with two edge rushers in contract disputes.

As we progress through the dog days of summer, Pro Football Focus is busy ranking different position groups across the NFL. While they rank Trey Hendrickson among the top-10 edge rushers in the league, the Cincinnati Bengals’ defensive line on the whole ranks near the bottom.

PFF ranks their defensive line at No. 25:

“The Bengals generated pressure on only 27.7% of...

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Bengals trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Monday edition

Think you can figure out which Bengals player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game!

Hey Bengals fans! We’re back for another day of the Cincy Jungle in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.

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Bengals News (6/30): Could Tyler Boyd join Steelers

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The former Pittsburgh product seems interested.

Former Cincinnati Bengals Star Hoping to Return to AFC North This Season
Boyd, 30, spent the first eight seasons of his career in Cincinnati, before signing with Tennessee last season. He finished his Bengals career with 513 catches for 6,000 yards and 31 touchdowns. Now he's hoping for a chance to join Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf on a Steelers team that is hoping to make a championship run.

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Anonymous former NFL head coach has abnormal confidence in Joe Burrow's ability to carry the Bengals

Joe Burrow did all he could to take the Cincinnati Bengals back to the playoffs last year. He would've been a serious MVP candidate had he managed to overcome the deficiencies around him.

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Bengals rookie OL Dylan Fairchild outwrestles former UFC champ Sean Strickland

The NFL offseason affords players the opportunity to pursue some outside interests. In the case of Cincinnati Bengals rookie offensive lineman Dylan Fairchild, that meant taking on a UFC star in a short bout.

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Bengals rookie shows off his high school wrestling background while sparring against former UFC champion in the Octagon

Cincinnati Bengals training camp begins in a little over three weeks, and rookie offensive lineman Dylan Fairchild is training hard off the field. In this case, off the field means inside the Octagon.

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TJ Houshmandzadeh Recalls How the Bengals’ $24 Million Decision Cost Them a Playoff Game Against the Jets

From 2004 to 2008, TJ Houshmandzadeh had an impressive career with the Cincinnati Bengals. He racked up 5,062 receiving yards on 445 receptions and found paydirt 36 times.

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Other Edge Rush Deals Could Alter Price On Trey Hendrickson Bengals Extension

While Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals have resumed extension talks, the parties still do not appear to close to an agreement. With other monster edge rush deals looming, a waiting game could ensue which has an impact on the 2024 NFL sack leader.

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