It is that glorious time of year when the entire NFL admits that they all can’t stand not being able to tamper before the actual start of free agency to start getting their deals done, so the league had to make an official legal tampering period that starts two days prior to the start of the new league year.
The Cincinnati Bengals have made News in this period previously, but they usually make most of their deals once the actual free agency period begins.
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Bengals News
Bengals Predicted to Replace Trey Hendrickson With Big-Money Free Agent Pass Rusher
The Cincinnati Bengals are backed up in the corner this offseason with their defense. Not only have they had one of the worst defenses in the NFL for the last few seasons, but they’re set to lose Trey Hendrickson in free agency.
Bengals were a latecomer to Maxx Crosby trade sweepstakes
“The Bengals, on the verge of losing Trey Hendrickson in free agency, were another latecomer to the party. By then, over a quarter of the league’s 32 teams had shown some level of interest in Crosby, with a few others that he had less interest in going to throwing their hats in the ring as well.”
Who are the top free agents available for Cincinnati Bengals?
The core is in place with Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins. The offensive line is back after Dalton Risner re-signed. While most of Cincinnati’s moves are likely on defense, the Bengals could still use depth in the trenches, especially if Cordell Volson and Lucas Patrick do not return.
Bengals fans praying big rumor on marquee free agent doesn’t come true
“[A] couple of defensive player rumors I just found interesting, starting with the Bengals having zero interest in keeping Trey Hendrickson. They may make some noises about keeping him for PR purposes but there is no love lost between the two sides, and he’ll be playing elsewhere next year. Also, […] I was told Denver’s John Franklin-Myers would be heading to Tennessee.”
2026 NFL Salary Cap Officially Set Ahead of Free Agency
In total, the salary cap has increased 40% in the past five years after it dropped entering 2021 following the COVID-19-riddled 2020 season. Since then, it has increased by an average of $24 million per year.
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