Things are about to get a lot simpler for Cincinnati’s defense.
Bengals’ key defender opens up about unit’s big changes
“It was cut and dry, black and white, there was no gray area,” Wilson said. “I think that’s important…react and play football, don’t over-complex things that don’t need to be more complex than they need to be.”
Dax Hill Working Towards Successful 2025
Oh, he got the multi-million-dollar memo for next year, but guys like position coach Charles Burks are thinking only about how he’s got the legs that can help revive the Bengals’ defense under new coordinator Al Golden right now. 2026 is merely a calendar.
Rumors: Detroit Lions May Have Tried Trade Up For Bengals 1st Rounder Shemar Stewart
“I don’t need to get into specifics, but there were times we made attempts to get one, and you just – they got picked before, you couldn’t get up. It takes two to trade.”
Bengals’ first-round pick thought Dallas Cowboys would draft him
“No. When Dallas picked Tyler, I was very happy for him. That’s my dog,” Stewart said. “I’ve known him since high school. I’m not a hater. Kudos. I’m happy for him and excited. It was just a shock, I was like, ‘OK, I think this is where I’m going, for sure.’ But everything happens for a reason, and I feel like God put me here for a reason.”
ESPN Ranks Two Cincinnati Bengals Picks Among Top-100 2025 NFL Draft Selections
“Stewart starred in the predraft process, acing the combine and showing his explosive ability in testing,” Miller wrote.”The Bengals were intrigued enough to make a small reach in terms of value, but Stewart’s upside is as high as any player in the class. If he can turn his testing numbers into production on a Cincinnati defense that is seeking help, Stewart will look like a steal at No. 17.”
Bengals continue run of picking up fifth-year option on first-round picks.
Had Hill remained a safety, the position where he started 17 games in 2023, his guaranteed salary would have been only $9.3 million.So the position change for five games before his ACL injury last year resulted in an extra $3.3 million.
NFL expert’s favorite Bengals draft pick could look like ‘steal’ soon
“Stewart starred in the predraft process, acing the combine and showing his explosive ability in testing. The Bengals were intrigued enough to make a small reach in terms of value, but Stewart’s upside is as high as any player in the class. If he can turn his testing numbers into production on a Cincinnati defense that is seeking help, Stewart will look like a steal at No. 17.”
Bengals just gave Dax Hill a shot to prove he’s worth betting on
The Bengals have indeed decided to exercise their fifth-year option on Hill, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. This might surprise some people considering Hill hasn’t necessarily looked like a first-round pick during his time with the team. He was initially drafted to be the successor to Jesse Bates, who left in the 2023 offseason and mostly sat behind Bates during his rookie season.
2025 NFL Draft: Cincinnati Bengals breakdown
Trey Hendrickson’s successor in Round 1: While Shemar Stewart’s pass-rush production (67.2 PFF pass-rush grade) leaves something to be desired, he is an incredibly high-potential athlete off the edge who could develop into a quality talent at the position.
Bengals 53-man roster outlook: 2 major position battles on deck after NFL Draft – The Athletic
After six draft picks, reports of 12 undrafted college free agents and one international pathway player entered the mix this weekend, we can take a clearer view of where the battles will be waged in August and how the 53-man roster shakes out.
