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CINCINNATI -- The Bengals should have one of the most improved defensive units in the NFL this season. The offense should be more explosive this season but will that be with Joe Burrow under center or in his traditional shotgun? Joe Goodberry of Bengals on the Brain joins Trags to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals have had by all local observations a very productive and successful offseason. Of course, the work remains to be proven on the field. But national pundits like The Athletics aren't necessarily convinced, ranking the Ravens and Browns as winners in the offseason but leaving the Bengals off the list. Does it really matter? How will the Bengals meet those expectations this c...

The Kansas City Chiefs captured their third Super Bowl title in five years with a thrilling 25-22 overtime win against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. What were some of the biggest takeaways? How can the Bengals get their hands on Chris Jones in free agency or someone like him? What are the Bengals biggest needs heading into free agency and the draft? Just how deep...

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals ended their mandatory minicamp on a high note with positive vibes from Joe Burrow indicating that there's a new level and sense of urgency and a willingness to embrace the pressure to excel in 2026. Richard Skinner joins Trags to discuss the messaging of Burrow and head coach Zac Taylor on Wednesday and what it means going forward into training camp this July. Learn more...

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals bit the bullet a bit and finally restructured Joe Burrow's contract to save them $10 million in cap space for this season, converting $10 million of his 2026 salary into a bonus. What impact will that have on the books and why fans should care? Could Kyle Dugger be an X-factor in the Bengals safety room this season with Bryan Cook and Jordan Battle? Richard Skinner of Loc...

CINCINNATI -- Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and DJ Turner all took part in voluntary OTA practice Tuesday outside Paycor Stadium, a sure sign that all three are fully committed to putting in the work to make the season special for the Bengals. What were the biggest takeaways from Tuesday's workout? Richard Skinner of Local 12 joins Trags to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals announced five additional names to the list of Ring of Honor nominees for induction this fall at a Bengals home game. DT Geno Atkins, DE Carlos Dunlap, WR A.J. Green, CB Leon Hall and LT Andrew Whitworth. They join seven others, K Jim Breech, RB James Brooks, WR Cris Collinsworth, S David Fulcher, G Max Montoya, TE Bob Trumpy and LB Reggie Williams join K Jim Breech, HB J...

CINCINNATI -- Orlando Brown Jr. says there's a lot to like about the Bengals schedule, and he's not worried about no bye week after Madrid. Joe Burrow is ready to take on the rigors of the offseason in full and gets a visit from Kid Cudi, and the Bengals defense is primed for a special season. Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com joins Trags to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

CINCINNATI -- The 2026 Bengals schedule is out and it features the third-easiest slate of games in the NFL per last year's strength of schedule. Which games stand out for the Bengals and why? A New Year's Eve game in Cincinnati between the Bengals and Ravens, a stretch of 1 p.m. games to start the season, and dealing with a trip to Madrid, Spain in November. Trags and Skinny touch on it all. Learn...

CINCINNATI -- Phase 2 of the Bengals offseason workout program begins this week, with rookies joining veterans on the field and in the classroom to assimilate to the Bengals offseason preparations. Which rookies are expected to shine and which have room for improvement? The NFL schedule gets released on Thursday night. What should fans look for in the schedule release? Will Dax Hill wind up starti...

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals have made wholesale changes to their roster this offseason, boosting their defense and fortifying their offensive line. They brought in All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and made several moves to bolster the defense. They have made several other moves to strengthen the roster. Dan Hoard, the voice of the Bengals, joins Trags to discuss this and much more on the lat...

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals took two offensive linemen, a wide receiver, a tight end and defensive tackle on Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday. Add to that a defensive edge with their second round pick and a tall, rangy corner with great upside in Round 3 on Friday and the Bengals feel they've added great depth and some playmakers to a roster that is ready to return to the Super Bowl. Richard Skinn...

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals took another massive step in the rebuild of their defense by acquiring Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the tenth overall pick. On Monday, Lawrence met his new teammates during the team's first offseason workouts and the impact was immediate and overwhelmingly positive. What do the Bengals address now in the final six rounds of the draft after bringing in two...

CINCINNATI -- The days are winding down until the Bengals make their first round selection and seven more in the 2026 NFL draft. Which way are they leaning? If the Bengals don't have the choice of Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles or Caleb Downs, which way will they go? Cornerbacks Mansoor Delane of LSU and Jermod McCoy of Tennessee are likely picks. Why haven't the Bengals extended Dax Hill or DJ Turner...

CINCINNATI -- With Bryan Cook and Kyle Dugger now with Jordan Battle in the safety room and Dax Hill and DJ Turner at corner, are the Bengals set at corner or could they be looking at LSU's Mansoor Delane or Tennessee's Jermod McCoy at No. 10 overall? What is the biggest appeal with Reuben Bain Jr. at edge? What is the lasting wisdom Andrew Whitworth gives about Bengals ownership? Richard Skinner...

CINCINNATI -- Was Joe Flacco's $6 million worth the price of potentially not signing a linebacker like Leo Chenal? Did the Bengals do the right thing? Why won't Bengals ownership explain themselves and their offseason approach to this point? With NFL Owners meetings this week in Phoenix, what are the priorities in the rules committee? What about the Tush Push and is the NFL on the verge of an offi...

CINCINNATI -- With such a need to improve the linebacker room, why haven't the Bengals gone out in free agency and helped out Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr.? Why haven't Bengals restructured Joe Burrow's contract? Speaking of Burrow, what in the world was he doing playing in a flag football game and getting tackled? All this and much more on the latest episode of the Jungle Roar Pod with...

CINCINNATI -- It's been a busy week for the Bengals in free agency. But have they made enough moves to substantially improve their defense? How have they managed the cap since signing Bryan Cook, Boye Mafe and Jonathan Allen and re-signing Orlando Brown Jr.? Skinny joins Trags to break down the first week into free agency and grade them on the overall process. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

CINCINNATI -- NFL free agency officially opens Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET but teams can begin talking dollars and terms this week with free agents. What will the Bengals do to address their many needs on defense and how many deals will get done? How will Bengals react to the Ravens trading away a pair of first-round picks for star edge rusher Maxx Crosby? Richard Skinner of Local 12 joins Trags to dis...

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals and 31 other NFL teams left Indianapolis with presumably a better idea of what they'll be doing in late April when they draft the best available college talent. The Bengals pick at No. 10 and there's likely to be a crop of first-rate talent available there. Which direction will they go? Will star safety Caleb Downs be there? Will David Bailey? What about Sonny Styles and...

CINCINNATI -- The Kansas City Chiefs just re-worked their massive contract with Patrick Mahomes to free up about $60 million in cap space to address their needs in free agency. Could and should the Bengals do the same with Joe Burrow to maximize their spending power on defense in Burrow/Chase/Higgins window? What are the biggest targets and storylines for the Bengals as the NFL Combine opens Tuesd...

CINCINNATI -- Ken Anderson continues to be snubbed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Why is it so hard to understand that he belongs in Canton? Also, the Bengals have a decision to make, spend a lot on one or two impact free agents or spread out the budget and really re-build the defense. Richard Skinner of Local 12 joins Trags to fully break down the options and which ones seem the most appealing...

CINCINNATI -- The final football game of the season was played Sunday in the Bay Area and the Seattle Seahawks made it a resounding second Super Bowl title with a 29-13 win over the New England Patriots. What are the biggest takeaways from the game for the Bengals, what should the Bengals do about Trey Hendrickson? Which players from the Super Bowl could end up on the Bengals in free agency? What...

CINCINNATI -- Joe Burrow has been selected as a back-up to the AFC Pro Bowl squad Tuesday night in San Francisco, giving the Bengals four Pro Bowl players, two quarterbacks and two receivers. DJ Turner somehow got left out. Which Super Bowl team should the Bengals follow when rebuilding this offseason? Trags is joined by James Rapien of BengalsTalk.com and SI.com to discuss. Learn more about your...

CINCINNATI -- The Super Bowl LX matchup is set for Santa Clara and it's a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX 11 years ago as the New England Patriots play in the big game for a record-12th time while Seattle is appearing in its fourth. In the last game, Malcolm Butler intercepted Russell Wilson in the closing moments to help seal Tom Brady's fourth Super Bowl title. What can the Bengals take from the way...