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Bengals OTA Wrap-up: The Orange and Black Insider

The Cincinnati Bengals are reportedly ramping up contract discussions with star defensive end Trey Hendrickson, but a couple of players are asserting themselves as early 2025 team leaders.

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Who plays their position better: Joe Burrow or Ja’Marr Chase?

Bengals News (6/20): Andrei Iosivas bulking up

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Orlando Brown Jr. details what he loves about Joe Burrow’s pocket presence

It is the little details you wouldn’t really think about as a fan watching that can make such a difference.

Key takeaways from Bengals OTAs

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Demetrius Knight Jr. is already pushing for a starting linebacker role

The second-round pick is working to be alongside Logan Wilson in September.

Bengals News (6/19): Orlando Brown Jr.’s offseason routine

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Adam Schefter gives his take on Trey Hendrickson’s reignited contract talks with the Bengals

The Bengals start training camp in just over a month, and it would behoove them to extend their All-Pro edge rusher beforehand.

2025 Bengals Make-or-Break Player: Dax Hill

The former first-round pick’s roster status is safe through the rest of his rookie contract. But, in a year where the defense needs both steadiness and big plays, his ability to stay healthy and find a positional home is crucial to take the team to the next level.

Chris Simms ranks Joe Burrow ahead of Patrick Mahomes

Word.

Bengals News (6/18): Captain BJ Hill?

It has a certain ring to it, don’t ya think?

Tuesday Trenches: Crystal ball

Predicting the future isn’t something I’ve ever been good at, especially when it comes to the Bengals. So here’s what my crystal ball says:

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2025 Bengals schedule released

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Bengals News (6/17): Cincinnati isn’t only team using default language in contracts

Shemar Stewart has the right to fight it, but the Bengals aren’t doing anything new.

TJ Slaton is emerging as a leader on Bengals defense, per Joe Burrow

When QB1 takes notice of a new face on defense, something must be done right.

Bengals News (6/16): P.H.A.T.

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Zac Taylor is on the hot seat, according to PFF

With two straight years missing the playoffs, it is no secret that Taylor is far from safe entering 2025

What the Bengals linebacker room looks like after Germaine Pratt’s release

Regardless of Pratt’s performance in 2024, he leaves a big void in the Bengals linebacker position.

Bengals 2025 draft results: Track the picks here

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Shemar Stewart is still putting in work behind the scenes

If you’re needing a silver lining, maybe this can be it.

Trey Hendrickson and Bengals resume contract talks

Great news!

Tom Pelissero shares insight into Shemar Stewart holdout

This has gotten really complicated

This stream has:

Bengals Draft 2025: What to know

Everything you need to know for the Bengals’ 2025 NFL Draft class.

Hamilton County Commissioner votes no on a much-needed update to Paycor Stadium

Negotiations for a new lease are spilling over to key areas of maintenance.

Dax Hill hopes to be ready for Day 1 of training camp following ACL injury

The former first-round pick isn’t sure what to expect once he returns but is hopeful of being out there for Day 1 of camp.

The Orange & Black Insider

Bengals News (6/13): Demetrius Knight shines at minicamp

One defensive rookie is turning heads during practice.

Al Golden has high praise for Shemar Stewart

The Bengals’ defensive coordinator is eager to work with his rookie pass rusher.

Ted Karras shares Bengals locker-room view on Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart situations

The lead man speaks.

Talking Football with Bengal Jim and Friends

If things got bad enough, Shemar Stewart can actually re-enter the 2026 NFL Draft

The rookie hasn't spoken kindly of the team, but not playing for them would come at a huge cost.

Shemar Stewart skips final day of mandatory minicamp; Zac Taylor reacts

The rookie is still not signed and negotiations have clearly not improved.

Tee Higgins believes he could have made the NBA

The star wide receiver is confident in his b-ball skills.

Bengals News (6/12): Framework for Shemar Stewart contract

Could there be a light at the end of the tunnel?

Cincinnati Bengals Hidden Gems: 3 Secret Superstars on the 2025 roster

Which three Secret Superstars might help the 2025 Bengals out of a debacle of their own making?

2025 Bengals Make-or-Break Player: Wide Receiver/Returner Charlie Jones

The Bengals are top-heavy at the wide receiver position, but if a couple of younger guys hit their potential in 2025, they have the deepest pass-catching group in the league. Aside from Jermaine Burton turning a corner, a healthy Charlie Jones could provide another solid multi-dimensional weapon.

Shemar Stewart’s agency joins the discourse on the rookie’s contract

They’re not wrong.

How much money Trey Hendrickson will lose by skipping minicamp

No small amount.

Germaine Pratt joining the Raiders

Pratt finds his new NFL home.