Cincinnati knew linebacker was going to be a need in this year's draft with Germaine Pratt having one foot out the door. Knight ended up being their target once the second round began. New defensive coordinator Al Golden remarked following the pick he anticipated Knight being the pick if he was available in the middle of the second round.

It's Browns vs. Bengals in the "Battle of Ohio" right off the bat in 2025. Our expert give his best bets for that game, as well as a futures bet for both teams.

The Bengals announced in March that they signed Lucas Patrick as an unrestricted free agent to a one-year deal.

CINCINNATI — ESPN's Mike Clay dropped his 1-32 NFL roster rankings ahead of training camps opening this week and had the Bengals ranked ninth overall. Cincinnati's offense is the clear strength driving the roster.

Trey Hendrickson posts a cryptic photo, Micah Parsons likes a J.J. Watt subtweet, and the Commanders left Terry McLaurin out of a wedding post.

The Cincinnati Bengals open training camp at the practice fields outside Paycor Stadium. Follow along for live updates.

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