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The Cincinnati Bengals will tweak the roster over the course of the next week in the wake of final cuts. Zac Taylor and Co. will look over the waiver wire and available free agents after so many players leaguewide shook loose. Perhaps they’ll even consider trades. And in the process, they’ll formulate a 16-player practice squad. These days, this practice squad can include six … [Read more...] about Predicting Bengals’ 16-man practice squad

Before final cuts, one NFL insider confirmed that the Cincinnati Bengals and wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase were still working on a contract extension despite the approach of Week 1. And now we’ve got more confirmation of the ongoing talks. The latest comes from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, who says the fresh CeeDee Lamb deal in Dallas makes it easier for the Bengals and Chase to … [Read more...] about Bengals, Ja’Marr Chase still working on extension gets more confirmation

The Cincinnati Bengals will likely add to the roster in some form while working their way toward the final cuts deadline on Tuesday. This complicated process around final cuts and 53-man rosters leaguewide is why things have been rebranded as the “initial 53-man roster” in recent years. The Bengals, like any team, can use free agency and the waiver wire to add to the active … [Read more...] about NFL cuts Bengals should consider adding soon

The Cincinnati Bengals wrapped up the preseason and even got a head start on final roster cuts before most of the league this year. At the end of training camp and those three exhibitions, the early returns suggest the Bengals made out incredibly well over the course of their 10 picks in the the draft this year. It doesn’t just feel like the usual summer hype, either—there are … [Read more...] about Bengals rookie report card after training camp and preseason

The Cincinnati Bengals defense was giving Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson major problems during joint practices this week. One didn’t have to look far online to find some of the things Bengals players were shouting Richardson’s way in the process. After the two teams linked up in Thursday’s preseason finale, Richardson responded to questions about what Bengals … [Read more...] about Bengals’ trash talk leads to response from Colts QB Anthony Richardson