Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow made it clear right before the end of the 2025 season that need to change this offseason. Whether it’s “think outside the box and get creative,” or simply bringing in guys that can improve the roster, sitting on their hands cannot be the Bengals’ status in free agency.
2026 NFL Offseason Important Dates To Know
During the negotiation period, Unrestricted Free Agents who are Unrepresented are permitted to communicate directly with a new club’s front office officials (excluding members of the coaching staff) regarding contract negotiations. No perspective free agent is permitted to execute a contract with a new cub until 4 p.m. on March 11.
2026 Betting Odds Surface For Joe Burrow MVP, Bengals Super Bowl LXI Chances
Cincinnati holds the consensus 16th-best odds to win Super Bowl LXI at 28-1. NFL MVP odds are also back up at most major sportsbooks, and Burrow is much more of a contender there. He holds the consensus fourth-best MVP odds at 10-1.
Can Bengals get to Super Bowl 61? Following these 10 steps could create a path
The Super Bowl returns to Los Angeles next year. Almost four years ago to the day, the Bengals were one questionable Logan Wilson pass interference call or one Quinton Spain block of Aaron Donald away from capturing the first championship in franchise history.
Seahawks’ Super Bowl star says Bengals were interested in drafting him
“I knew [the Seahawks] were trying to come get me, but I thought it was gonna be at 18, or maybe try to trade back into the first round again. But I’m not sure…I definitely thought it was going to be the Seahawks, Bengals, Bills, Commanders, and the Eagles. Those were the teams I thought for sure was going to pick me up.”
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