Bengals News (4/11): Myles Murphy in great shape

The Bengals may finally get a payoff for their 2023 first round pick.

Myles Murphy Looks to Take Next Steps
“I feel like I’m in one of the best bodies I’ve been in for years. Since sophomore year of college,” Murphy says. “I ended the season at 282 and three weeks ago I was 265-267. Since then, I’ve been packing on muscle. Yesterday I weighed myself and I was 274. It’s close to last year, but the body fat is different … I feel great … Losing that breakfast … I’m losing that sugar.”

Bengals 2025 Mock Draft Roundup 12.0
“Derrick Harmon has solidified himself as a top-25 pick in this year’s draft, as he is one of the cleanest prospects at defensive tackle… Harmon can play either defensive tackle spot, and his motor never stops.”

2025 NFL Draft Top Defensive Tackle Prospects
The calendar has officially turned to April, meaning all eyes are set on Green Bay, Wis., and the 2025 NFL Draft. Over the next few weeks, we will take a look at some expert breakdowns of the top prospects entering this year’s draft, position by position:

County, Bengals request $350M from state for Paycor Stadium
It comes a day after state House lawmakers passed a budget plan that includes a controversial plan to give $600 million in bonds for a new Cleveland Browns stadium. The budget now heads to the state Senate.

Bengals double down on SEC stars in 2-round NFL mock draft
“Walker has been Plan B for a lot of the recent picks, and the Bengals tab the undersized-but-dynamic pass rush option to make a potentially lethal 1-2 punch with Trey Hendrickson off the edge.”

Cincinnati Bengals Bring in Iowa Star Kaleb Johnson for Visit Ahead of 2025 NFL Draft
The 21-year-old is Dane Brugler’s third-ranked running back in this year’s class. He may not make it to the Bengals in the second round. They hold the 49th overall pick.

Bengals Have Trey Hendrickson Problem, Steelers Facing Similar Issue With T.J. Watt
The NFL’s sack leader is entering the final year of his deal and wants a new contract. The Bengals gave him permission to seek a trade, but never planned on trading him unless they received a first round pick or more.

Bengals criticized for unexpected free-agency loss
“The Bengals can ill-afford to lose anyone on the offensive line, but they cast Brown adrift after a disappointing season in 2024. The veteran tackle suffered a torn patellar tendon in Week 3 and missed the rest of the season. The Houston Texans signed him to a one-year deal hoping for a bounce-back season. Meanwhile, the Bengals will have to add offensive line help via the draft.”

Bengals NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of Cincinnati’s draft picks for every round – NBC Sports
After reaching Super Bowl LVI in the 2021 season and the AFC Championship Game in the 2022 season, the Bengals have now gone 9-8 and missed the playoffs in each of the past two years. Last season, Joe Burrow led the NFL in both passing yards and passing TDs, Ja’Marr Chase won the receiving Triple Crown (led the league in receptions, receiving yards and receiving TDs) and Trey Hendrickson led the league in sacks. However, the Bengals were unable to overcome a slow start to the season, missing out on the playoffs by one game.

Hamilton County can’t keep carrying the Bengals alone | Letter
Hamilton County can no longer afford the Bengals. The Bengals are a Tristate team, and the Tristate should pay to keep them. Ticket holders come from all the surrounding counties, and all the surrounding counties abutting Hamilton County should have a sales tax to help pay for them. A committee should be formed with one representative for each county, and they should handle all things concerning the stadium and Bengals. Hamilton County needs to get out of the pro-sports business. They are in over their heads.