en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Cincinnati Bengals News https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/news The Cincinnati Bengals are ready for the 2026 NFL Draft. Cincinnati does not have a pick in the first round after acquiring Dexter Lawrence from New York. The Bengals gave Lawrence a new contract after the trade that includes even more money than he would have earned with the Giants. ESPN’s Dan Graziano shared the […] The post appeared first on . Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:03:23 GMT Ben Strauss https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56369156 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56369156 false false The Cincinnati Bengals may have made the right call moving on from Trey Hendrickson. Dexter Lawrence’s contract, age, and fit make him the better investment. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:17:01 GMT Glenn Adams https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56368588 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56368588 false false The idea of the Cincinnati Bengals trading back into Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft isn’t just fan fiction—it’s a legitimately plausible scenario, but one tha... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:06:49 GMT Chatterbox Sports https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56368459 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56368459 false false The Bengals traded the 10th pick for Dexter Lawrence. What will they do in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft? Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:17:24 GMT James Rapien https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56367931 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56367931 false false The 2026 NFL Draft is finally here, and nobody knows what the Arizona Cardinals will do with their first-round pick. While everyone in the world knows the Raiders will select and the Jets will select either or , the Cardinals are a complete Wild Card. The team has needs throughout the roster, including at the quarterback position. However, the allure of might be too much to resist, and the Cardinals will probably trade James Conner if they select the star running back. One could certainly question the logic behind taking a running back third-overall with so many needs elsewhere, but there is no denying Love’s immense talent. He’d immediately be the top running back on the depth chart, and Arizona spent a decent chunk of money on Tyler Allgeier in free agency. This leaves veteran James Conner with no clear role in the offense, which means Arizona would likely try to trade him. Conner isn’t worth much more than a very late-round pick at this stage in his career, but he could still draw some interest from the following organizations. Cardinals Could Trade James Conner During NFL Draft; 3 Suitors Likely Cincinnati Bengals Chase Brown is a starting-caliber running back, as the former fifth-round pick proved his breakout 2024 wasn’t a fluke. The running back started all 17 games last year, recording 1,019 yards and six touchdowns on 232 attempts while adding another 69 receptions for 437 yards and five touchdowns through the air. He’s Cincinnati’s unquestioned RB1, but this team needs a better backup. Samaje Perine is well past his prime, and a James Conner trade would give this team some much-needed depth at the position. The physical nature of the running back position naturally leads to a high injury rate, and Conner’s presence ensures this team will have a competent starter if injury strikes. Houston Texans The Houston Texans are betting the house on running back David Montgomery recapturing his previous form. The former third-round pick has always been a good-but-not-great running back and thrived alongside Jahmyr Gibbs the past few seasons. However, he’s entering his age-29 season and might not be able to handle a full workload at this stage in his career. While Woody Marks could earn a decent share of touches, a James Conner trade would provide more stability and help ease the burden on quarterback C.J. Stroud. Kansas City Chiefs For the first time since 2018, the Kansas City Chiefs have a legitimate RB1 in their backfield. Andy Reid’s squad spent big on reigning , and he will be the unquestioned starter when healthy. However, this team still needs a Plan B. Emari Demarcado and Brashard Smith are currently set to battle for the backup job, and neither player is good enough to handle that type of responsibility on a Super Bowl contender. Conner may not be the player he once was, but he’d be a considerable upgrade behind Walker. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:03:53 GMT David Latham, Managing Editor https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56367781 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56367781 false false The Cincinnati Bengals' franchise-altering Dexter Lawrence trade was reportedly at the extreme behest of Joe Burrow. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:09 GMT Matt Fitzgerald https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56367735 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56367735 false false The Cincinnati Bengals' 2026 NFL Draft is already a win after spending the 10th overall pick on Dexter Lawrence. This seven-round mock draft only helps. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:24:16 GMT Matt Fitzgerald https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56367418 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56367418 false false The Cincinnati Bengals select two impact players on defense in the second and third rounds of the NFL draft, according to Kelsey Conway. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:03:58 GMT Kelsey Conway https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56367224 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56367224 false false The NFL world got thrown for a loop this weekend when the Bengals traded with the New York Giants for Dexter Lawrence. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah was one of Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:22:59 GMT Russell Heltman https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56366864 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56366864 false false Adding Dexter Lawrence addressed a big need, but there are plenty of other spots to address in the draft. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:17:48 GMT Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic NFL Staff https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56366815 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56366815 true false The Cincinnati Bengals remain one of the only NFL teams that the entire national media is worried about doing everything possible to keep their franchise quarterback happy. So the Bengals’ decision to trade the 10th overall pick for Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants has been analyzed with that extra layer on top. Dan […] Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:11:46 GMT Patrick Judis https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56366745 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56366745 false false The Bengals have made their big addition of the offseason with Dexter Lawrence. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:42:35 GMT Zach Pressnell https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56366542 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56366542 false false The day is here! The day we have all been waiting for, for months. Today is the start of the NFL Draft. Some of us simply turn it on and watch the first couple of rounds, and others create thousands of mock drafts to see if they can even come close to guessing who their […] Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:32:57 GMT Andrew Hines https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56366473 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56366473 false false The Bengals only have three picks in the top 180 and may be looking to add more while also maybe trading a veteran to free cap space. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:29:59 GMT Paul Dehner Jr. https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56366442 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/articles/56366442 true false