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Bengals Training Camp Day 2 Twitter recap and highlights

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The most notable things from the Bengals' second day of training camp.

Day 2 of training camp is here for the Cincinnati Bengals. Day 1 went to the defense as they came out hot. Can Joe Burrow get the offense on the right track on Day 2?

BJ Hill gets a Veterans Day and Myles Murphy carted off with possible heat related issue​

Everybody who was practicing yesterday is back out here working today, except it looks like a planned vet day for B.J. Hill pic.twitter.com/qkLP6PcPlm

— Jay Morrison (@ByJayMorrison) July 24, 2025​

This was the plan from the get-go as Hill recovers from his lower leg injury. They want to make sure they don't push him too hard and make anything worse.

Still, it is something to monitor as the season gets closer every day.

Myles Murphy just left practice early sitting on the back of a cart.

Was being looked at by trainer as he was walking away from individual drills.

— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) July 24, 2025​

It is a good sign that he was walking away. He also wouldn't have been the first player to have an issue with the heat, as Josh Newton went off needing water and to cool down before returning.

Still, when the cart comes ou,t it is always worth noting.

Burrow works on mobility​

Joe Burrow leads QB agility and mobility drills Thursday pic.twitter.com/K0ulnWtUZ5

— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) July 24, 2025​

Practice two.#Bengals @WCPO pic.twitter.com/dR3V8IM6MN

— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) July 24, 2025​

Two of Burrow's best traits are his ability to avoid the pass rush and his ability to deliver passes off-platform. You can see these drills highlight those two areas. One is working with dummies constantly getting their hands on and around him, and the other is practicing throwing off a bootleg towards his left.

I appreciate Joe Burrow not running me over on this play pic.twitter.com/Fj0WlxFE3e

— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) July 24, 2025​

Defensive changes ​

There’s a completely different approach toward teaching tackling. Instead of one specific drill for each position group, there’s a rotation where all the positions are doing all of the different drills. From defensive linemen working on tackling in space to safeties working on…

— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) July 24, 2025​

After a poor day by the offense yesterday, Burrow started today with a shot play to Higgins. Cam Taylor-Britt stops it again on an incomplete pass.

— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) July 24, 2025​

Much has been made about Cincinnati firing Lou Anarumo and bringing in Al Golden to coach the defense.

We don't know exactly how their schemes will vary, but we have seen so far that the defensive coaches have been mixing things up with the defensive drills they're running. Having defenders ready to make tackles from a variety of areas and situations seems like a positive change for a very young defense.

Highlights from Day 2​

Some more of the more noteworthy plays and occurrences from the second day of practice. A lot of offense today.

Chase Brown hits a hole and bursts. pic.twitter.com/M2uJDWkm1P

— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) July 24, 2025​

It’s a hot one out here today. Josh Newton feeling the heat had to come off the field getting sick and get water poured on him #Bengals

Also, Dax Hill got 7 on 7 action today at outside CB

— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) July 24, 2025​

DJ Turner II rips one away from Andrei Iosivas for a pass breakup.#Bengals pic.twitter.com/COpZqxFTIX

— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) July 24, 2025​

Uncle Rehkow. Crushing footballs over mountains. #Bengals @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/Q2Zs3mOMw8

— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) July 24, 2025​

Joe Burrow goes deep to Andrei Iosivas.#Bengals @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/FxslrdLdB7

— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) July 24, 2025​

Mike Brown taking in practice from his usual seat on the golf cart.#Bengals @WCPO pic.twitter.com/8dEMWyr41p

— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) July 24, 2025​

Joe Burrow hits Jermaine Burton down the sideline.#Bengals @WCPO pic.twitter.com/dSPwu2wSp5

— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) July 24, 2025​

Look at this throw by Burrow to Chase in 7v7. pic.twitter.com/Muuhwx0RuU

— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) July 24, 2025​

A little pistol play action with Iosivas attached with a chip and release. Cool https://t.co/zRXlfnD2Tx

— Jake Liscow (@JakeLiscow) July 24, 2025​

Joe Burrow on day two after what he called a poor day one. #Bengals pic.twitter.com/Q8G0EH8wfb

— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) July 24, 2025​

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/7/24/24473687/bengals-training-camp-day-2-twitter-recap-highlights

 

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Bengals Training Camp Day 3 Twitter recap and highlights

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The defense is looking to get back to causing a lot of turnovers.

After three days of training camp for the Cincinnati Bengals, things are looking good.

The offense is humming along again, with Jermaine Burton continuing to get more involved.

Meanwhile, the defense is trying new things in hopes of jumpstarting that side of the ball.

Here are some of the key moments from Day 3:

Al Golden gets creative​

The new defensive coordinator has been trying different approaches to improve a defense that disappointed last year.

In yesterday’s practice, Charlie Goldsmith reported that, in one rotation, Golden had all defensive players doing all of the different drills instead of just working on one specific to their position.

Today, Goldsmith added that Golden is using dodgeballs to help players get used to batting down passes. He is also having his unit refine their technique as far as causing turnovers.

Another new drill for the defense: The d line is working pre practice on batting down passes. They’re using dodgeballs. It’s a part of a new pre practice rotation that also includes picking up fumbles, strip sacking the QB and punching the ball out.

— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) July 25, 2025​

Jermaine Burton is making plays​

While the second-year receiver’s talent was never in question, it is nice to see him focused and on the field catching touchdowns.

Big day for Jermaine Burton, following a nice day yesterday. He has two touchdowns in red zone work today. One in zone, one in man.

— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) July 25, 2025​

Jermaine Burton shook Nate Brooks for the touchdown #Bengals pic.twitter.com/43m17Vmk5O

— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) July 25, 2025​

Jermaine Burton makes the grab in the end zone from Jake Browning, then flips the ball into the face of Tyson Anderson. pic.twitter.com/7ze9WMlVkc

— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) July 25, 2025​

Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase are still amazing​

Joe Burrow hit Higgins in the back of the endzone.

Red zone pass skelly:

Joe Burrow hits Tee Higgins for the toe-tap touchdown.#Bengals #TrainingCamp pic.twitter.com/ESwSbArppI

— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) July 25, 2025​

And Chase made a nice one-handed grab.

PLAY OF THE DAY

Just a RIDICULOUS one-handed touchdown catch by Ja’Marr Chase. WOW. pic.twitter.com/YAMFIrgb3i

— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) July 25, 2025​

Dax Hill holds back​

The physical defensive back is looking to have a bounce-back year, though he made sure not to bounce Mike Gesicki too hard on this play.

Pretty physical thud, considering it’s helmets-only — Between Dax Hill & Mike Gesicki.#Bengals #TrainingCamp pic.twitter.com/TuOhRRZCz2

— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) July 25, 2025​

Geno Stone looks frisky​

The safety who came over from the Baltimore Ravens because of his ability to disrupt passing offenses gave fans hope that he could return to form.

Geno Stone with a nice pass break up here on a would be Chase Brown touchdown. #Bengals @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/fl3rCXeBYF

— Gabi Sorrentino (@GSorrentinoTV) July 25, 2025​

Injury news​

Second-year tight end showed up to practice, even though he will miss the entire season with another ACL tear.

Erick All Jr. is out here for practice. He’s going to miss the entire season after undergoing a second ACL surgery this offseason. pic.twitter.com/cMT1OQQsZd

— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) July 25, 2025​

Meanwhile, Lucas Patrick, who was in contention to be the starting center, suffered an injury that appears to be insignificant. Charlie Clifford reports that the veteran was already working through something before practice began.

Lucas Patrick left practice under his own power.

He started practice on the rehab field. Clearly trying to work through something entering today https://t.co/6NFElJaaIA

— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) July 25, 2025​

Chase makes play of the day​

Yet another demonstration of why Ja’Marr Chase is simply the best in the business the footwork at the back of the end zone one-handed. pic.twitter.com/PjE9jbfikJ

— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) July 25, 2025​

There are some new red zone ideas: more throws like the final TD on the road in Baltimore where Burrow drops the ball into a bucket in the back corner. Ja’Marr just made a one handed grab on the play of the day. Elite.

— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) July 25, 2025​

Triple-crown winner Ja’Marr Chase made arguably the best play of camp so far.

Stay tuned for more training camp updates.

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/7/25/24474336/bengals-training-camp-day-3-twitter-recap-highlights

 

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Dolphins sign former Bengals CB Mike Hilton

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The former Bengal could see major snaps with an injury-riddled cornerback room in Miami.

The Cincinnati Bengals allowed free agent cornerback Mike Hilton to walk in free agency following the 2024 season after a great four-year run.

While he had many great moments, the Bengals let him leave town, giving younger players more opportunities to play.

Hilton stuck around on the market for a while, but now he’s signed with an opportunity to get starter snaps with the Miami Dolphins.

The Dolphins' starting CB tandem of Kendall Fuller and Jalen Ramsey is no longer on the team, and they have already lost two cornerbacks to injury in camp.

After those injuries, the Dolphins signed both Hilton and Jack Jones, who will be competing for roles with the team. One of the Dolphins' injured cornerbacks is former Steeler Artie Burns, who is also the player Hilton left to join the Bengals.

The Bengals will be banking on a very young cornerback room that has had some big-time flashes before. Now, if there are any question marks in camp, they will no longer be able to pursue Hilton, but at least he will have a chance to earn some solid starting snaps in Miami.

Sources: The #Dolphins are signing former #Bengals safety Mike Hilton.

Highly respected veteran with 13 career INTs lands in Miami, who also signed CB Jack Jones earlier this morning. pic.twitter.com/sbA9JSYX6i

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) July 26, 2025​

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/7/26/24474962/mike-hilton-dolphins-bengals

 

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Sunday Bengals Training Camp Twitter recap and highlights

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Shemar Stewart joins the Bengals for his first practice in stripes.

The Cincinnati Bengals took to the practice field early at 10 AM on Sunday morning to prepare for the fast-approaching preseason.

While every training camp session has the potential to be fun, this one was special because it was the first to feature the team’s first-round pick Shemar Stewart, who signed his contract the day before.

Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart (right) walking out for his first ever practice with the team since being drafted in April. pic.twitter.com/5B08JdEeBl

— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) July 27, 2025​

First look at #Bengals first round pick Shemar Stewart practicing for the first time with his team after signing his contract yesterday pic.twitter.com/2RucQgB3FB

— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) July 27, 2025​

With Stewart on the field, the team can turn its full focus on extending NFL defending sack leader Trey Hendrickson so the two can get to work together. For now, though, Stewart was working with the rest of the defensive line and getting his first taste of NFL football.

Shemar Stewart going through the early paces here. pic.twitter.com/6EtVuYMmBz

— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) July 27, 2025​

Shemar Stewart pass rush reps on his first day at Bengals training camp. pic.twitter.com/mMHClbddPz

— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) July 27, 2025​

Shemar Stewart getting caught up quickly pic.twitter.com/invhekAap8

— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) July 27, 2025​

Jerry Montgomery had Shemar Stewart in on every rep of install.

Literally. Every single rep.

— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) July 27, 2025​

Stewart was getting snaps with the second-team defense opposite Cam Sample, and got plenty of work in 11-on-11 drills to get caught up on defense, and got some special teams mentoring as well.

Stewart learning special teams on the fly, standing behind field goal block getting instruction from assistant special teams coach Ben Jacobs. pic.twitter.com/LKqZ6j6uSe

— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) July 27, 2025​

Shemar Stewart had three guys cracking down on him during his first snap of team drills. The Bengals first rounder took two snaps on the drive. It’s his first NFL practice. pic.twitter.com/ihgr7w7D8r

— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) July 27, 2025​

Welcome to the NFL Shemar Stewart, first snap in 11s on Sunday three helmets crash down on him pic.twitter.com/4WaNJAjAAA

— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) July 27, 2025​

Amarius Mims joking with Shemar Stewart after one of Shemar’s first 11-on-11 reps in an NFL practice.#Bengals #TrainingCamp pic.twitter.com/ox6pRsiaYN

— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) July 27, 2025​

While Stewart garnered the vast majority of attention throughout the majority of practice, and rightfully so (it is his first practice, after all), there were other things going on.

Lucas Patrick, who left the field early the day before, was out at practice with a sleeve on his calf and didn’t participate.

There goes Lucas Patrick who isn’t practicing today after leaving practice early on Friday with an injury

He’s wearing a sleeve on his right calf pic.twitter.com/JKo2h7Qn4c

— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) July 27, 2025​

We got a couple of good looks at other rookie defenders.

Iso of Bengals rookie and starting LB Demetrius Knight Jr. pic.twitter.com/hfqjhjN4iV

— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) July 27, 2025​

And some of Stewart and Knight together.

Bengals top 2 picks in the draft, both getting reps with the first-team defense in 11-on-11.

Shemar Stewart (97) & Demetrius Knight (44) lined-up next to each other in the formation.#Bengals #TrainingCamp pic.twitter.com/tJXwEbtp1N

— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) July 27, 2025​

Mike Gesicki, who was one of Joe Burrow’s most reliable receivers in 2024, is back for Year 2, and he and his quarterback are picking up where they left off.

Year 2 in Cincinnati for Mike Gesicki.

Only Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins finished with more receptions and receiving yards on the Bengals last season. pic.twitter.com/DDw1NUJJ3Q

— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) July 27, 2025​

Burrow was on fire on Sunday morning. Even though most eyes were on the team’s No. 17 overall pick, the offense was still able to turn some heads.

Joe Burrow has been perfect so far in team drills today (11-on-11 and 7-on-7). Isaiah Williams making a diving catch like this is a big reason why. Heck of a play pic.twitter.com/lSUg5M6rQh

— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) July 27, 2025​

Joe Burrow finds Andrei Iosivas for a big gain. pic.twitter.com/tH8fEqXJLF

— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) July 27, 2025​

Tee Higgins shows off his length for this completion from Joe Burrow. pic.twitter.com/S3Soc7UfO6

— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) July 27, 2025​

Burrow to Burton!! pic.twitter.com/1athmSMsFD

— Bengals Pulse (@TheBengalsPulse) July 27, 2025​

And we can’t forget about the team’s new RB1, Chase Brown.

My god Chase brown pic.twitter.com/Vnj3Rsuxj3

— Bengals&Bourbon (@BengalsBourbon) July 27, 2025​

Good practice now will help the Bengals get off to a fast start, so it’s nice seeing some intensity this early.

“I ain’t havin that shit!”- Jordan Battle to Mike Gesicki after a failed fade in the end zone.

The ball was unscathed but I Love the back and forth after this play. pic.twitter.com/d7nlQNLGpX

— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) July 27, 2025​

Evan McPherson continues to have a good training camp.

Evan McPherson drills from 52 with Joe Burrow watching on.#Bengals #TrainingCamp pic.twitter.com/bpgUmXzGRV

— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) July 27, 2025​

Finally, practice ended, and Burrow closed things out with sprints.

Joe Burrow. Post practice conditioning sprints. pic.twitter.com/1yt1DUekQ3

— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) July 27, 2025​

The Bengals will retake the field on Monday morning for their next session.

Who Dey!

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/7/27/24475405/bengals-training-camp-twitter-highlights-recap

 

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Sunday Bengals Training Camp open thread

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Will we finally see Shemar Stewart practicing today?

After getting Saturday off, the Cincinnati Bengals are back on the field today in what hopes to be the debut of Shemar Stewart in his practice stripes.

Please note that today’s practice is only for season ticket holders and waitlist members, so it’s not open to the general public.

Gates open at 9:30, and practice begins at 10 before ending at noon, so come join the fun in today’s open thread!

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/7/27/24475169/sunday-bengals-training-camp-open-thread

 

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Bengals Training Camp: Monday Twitter recap and highlights

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The players are finally in pads.

The Cincinnati Bengals are finally practicing in pads! It still doesn't mean you should walk away from any of these practices thinking it will directly translate to Sundays during the regular season. It is still more fun to watch than a bunch of guys running around in shorts.

Still no tackling in live practice​

Zac Taylor says there won’t be more live tackling periods at camp compared to previous seasons. The pads go on today.

On the emphasis of tackling: “It’s been talked about as much as you can possibly talk about it.”

— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) July 28, 2025​

Zac Taylor says the focus is not being more physical when the pads come on today but playing better in space and leverage. Last year, the team struggled with tackling and much of it in the coaches' eyes had to do with poor positioning and leverage.

— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) July 28, 2025​

Not that anyone was asking for players to be tackling each other in practice, but it is important to note, since there have been so many changes, how the Bengals are preparing for the season. This will not be something they do to avoid a slow start. The risk vs. reward is not worth it.

Dax Hill is on the move, and the defense makes big plays​

Dax Hill is on the field for the opening 11 on 11 reps in pads — playing nickel on the first couple reps & then bouncing outside. .

— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) July 28, 2025​

First play of 11-on-11 team in pads this season:

Ja’Marr Chase doesn’t catch it clean, Josh Newton breaks it up.#Bengals #TrainingCamp pic.twitter.com/ExIBvLYvLs

— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) July 28, 2025​

DJ Ivey with the pass breakup on Jermaine Burton in the back of the end zone. Great play, but the celebration was fun afterward. Al Golden’s defense is winning the day (so far). pic.twitter.com/bpxuj04Oys

— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) July 28, 2025​

There were questions on whether Hill would even be ready for training camp after his injury last season. Now he is out here working at multiple positions.

As a whole, the defense had itself a day. Whether it was Josh Newton or DJ Ivey making big pass defenses, the defense is clearly rallying around itself.

Shemar Stewart flashes spectacular play​

Shemar Stewart had back-to-back pass breakups in team drills. Here’s a look at the second one: pic.twitter.com/Nwjz0OBoqk

— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) July 28, 2025​

Shemar Stewart just had back-to-back PBUs off Jake Browning and the defenses erupted each time

— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) July 28, 2025​

Now a TFL. Stewart starts looking fired up.

— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) July 28, 2025​

It is something nice to talk about Stewart on the field and put behind the contract dispute.

He showed off his size and speed with the second team today making three splash plays.

Highlights from the first padded practice​

As usual, here is where you can find some of the more fun videos or one-off notes from today's practice. Who dey!

Time for pads. pic.twitter.com/q8gUS5hHh9

— (@BengalsCaptain) July 28, 2025​

Before most practices Logan Wilson hangs out with the QBs and practices catching the ball from different angles.

There’s a reason Wilson owns 12 career interceptions. pic.twitter.com/pypqSwwFzL

— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) July 28, 2025​

Day two of Shemar Stewart’s work with Jerry Montgomery.#Bengals | @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/TxBcIICZ9a

— Regan Holgate (@HolgateRegan) July 28, 2025​

An up close and personal look at Mr. 99 himself Ja’Marr Chase. He’s the first Bengals player ever to receive a 99 rating in Madden. pic.twitter.com/2HSRWBWBa8

— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) July 28, 2025​

The pass rush is the winner of the day.

— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) July 28, 2025​

Tee Higgins streaks down Field Ja’’Marr Xhase catches the ball from Joe Burrow underneath pic.twitter.com/eCJe2Zsdi7

— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) July 28, 2025​

I asked Zac Taylor this morning what he’s seen from Jermaine Burton so far in camp…

“Consistency.”#Bengals | @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/WMkRIU58em

— Regan Holgate (@HolgateRegan) July 28, 2025​

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/7/28/24475954/bengals-training-camp-twitter-recap-highlights

 

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Trey Hendrickson returns to Bengals’ Training Camp, other First-Hand Observations — OBI

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The Bengals’ star defensive end ceased his holdout and returned to training camp on Wednesday. John and Anthony report on the practice happenings, with the former bringing first-hand observations.

Bengals training camp is in full-swing and everyone is now back at the practice fields of Paycor Stadium. Well, sort of.

While the team finally inked its first-round pick, Shemar Stewart, and Trey Hendrickson returned to camp on Wednesday. However, for the second consecutive summer, a star Cincinnati player is having a “hold-in”.

We talk about the latest with Stewart and Hendrickson, as well as first-hand observations made by co-host John Sheeran, who was present at camp on Wednesday. Join us Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. ET for the live show, or else catch it on your favorite playform afterward!

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Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/7/...aining-camp-other-first-hand-observations-obi

 

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Twitter celebrates Noah Fant picking the Bengals

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A nice addition to an already-dangerous offense.

The Cincinnati Bengals have landed Noah Fant.

After Fant took a surprise visit to Cincinnati when training camp first opened, the former Seahawks and Broncos starter then made trips to see the Dolphins and Saints before deciding the Queen City is where he’d take his talents for the 2025 NFL season.

In 95 career regular-season games, Fant has caught 300 passes on 419 targets for 3,305 yards (11.0 avg) and 15 touchdowns. The 6-foot-4, 249-pounder will bring some added firepower to an offense that already features Joe Burrow throwing to the likes of Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

Fant will now compete with Mike Gesicki and Drew Sample for a starting tight end spot, making this one of the deepest positions on the roster.

Here’s how Twitter celebrated the big news!

Can confirm #Bengals expected to sign former Seahawks TE Noah Fant.

Both sides were thrilled after his visit, but Fant wanted to weigh all options.

Hard to get past linking up with Joe Burrow. He fills out a YAC skill set lacking in the room, upgrades Tanner Hudson spot.

— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) July 31, 2025​

BENGALS GET NOAH FANT!!!!!!

LETS EFFING GOOOOOOO!!!!!#WHODEY pic.twitter.com/FmVvHqE1Gj

— GameOn513 (@gameonjmoney) July 31, 2025​

NOAH FANT SZN pic.twitter.com/V2WnMgMV7T

— Faux Joey Brrr (@FauxJeaux) July 31, 2025​

The #Bengals really wanted to get this done with Noah Fant, who visited recently and will fill a multifaceted role within the offense.

His presence will be a bonus for Mike Gesicki as well, whose versatility will also allow him to play as a big slot. https://t.co/C3p2tUyKGx

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) July 31, 2025​

Bengals actually got a guy Bengals Twitter wanted pic.twitter.com/3b6TBQbhm0

— Willie Lutz (@willie_lutz) July 31, 2025​

Likely a 1-year deal, but Fant with CIN is a nice fit. Will rebuild his value with Burrow.

Now on to the Hendrickson extension and signing another Guard. https://t.co/Okepqgw5UW

— Andre Perrotta (@andreperrotta13) July 31, 2025​

Remember in 2023 when Bengals fans were upset about the pass catchers not being athletes out of Ja’Marr. Well, this team got the message loud & clear. pic.twitter.com/P12Nfq02ni

— EA (@EAB_740) July 31, 2025​

Bengals offense pic.twitter.com/dTtPi1RIMx

— Willie Lutz (@willie_lutz) July 31, 2025​

WELCOME TO CINCINNATI.

THIS OFFENSE JUST GOT EVEN BETTER.

pic.twitter.com/gnyuKPOzDP

— Braxton Wheeler (@Braxxx26) July 31, 2025​

First look at Noah Fant in stripes ‍ pic.twitter.com/Zor64tVDYs

— Drake Burton (@bengalsdrake) July 31, 2025​

#Bengals offense with the addition of Noah Fant:

QB: Joe Burrow
RB: Chase Brown
WR: Ja'Marr Chase
WR: Tee Higgins
WR: Andrei Iosivas
TE: Mike Gesicki
TE: Noah Fant pic.twitter.com/XVyhfLwDJI

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) July 31, 2025​

Noah Fant kinda reminds me of Jermaine Gresham.

At times looks unstoppable and at other times you’re wondering how to really get the most out of the potential.

Playing with Burrow should do just that.

— Drew Garrison (@DrewGarrison) July 31, 2025​

We’ve campaigned for things like this .

I was the biggest Mike Gesicki & Noah Fant advocate because these are dudes who’ve been misused and have been made out to be as if they are average .

We saw what Gesicki did his first year with Cincinnati.

This is a huge get for the… https://t.co/YzyUJyz9RL

— Malik Wright (@Wrightreportt) July 31, 2025​

"He gives you more flexibility. Protection. Really explosive as a receiver. Tough to bring down."

Zac Taylor's instant reaction to the #Bengals adding Noah Fant to a loaded offense. @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/yZXmqBl6NL

— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) July 31, 2025​

Want more Cincy Jungle coverage? Then follow us on Twitter and Facebook to get all the latest Cincinnati Bengals news and views. And Who DEY!

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/7/...ngals-twitter-nfl-free-agents-saints-dolphins

 

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Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase are struggling to complete passes against Bengals’ defense in camp

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A young secondary with some bite isn’t backing down from the superstar QB-WR duo.

After a disastrous 2024-25 season, the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense is not only looking to do its part but to also send a message to the offense: we’re pretty special too.

The hope for fans was that the defense would be able to just enough to let the offense win games in 2025.

But it seems the Bengals’ younger defensive players took offense to being viewed as doormats, and so they’re clapping back in practice and showing they have pride as well.

Yesterday, cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt broke up a red-zone pass to Ja’Marr Chase and gave him a little stare afterwards.

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Then, safety Jordan Battle broke up an end-zone pass to Chase and taunted him with “Catch the ball! Catch the ball!”

And today, Demetrius Knight got an acrobatic pass breakup on a pass to Chase that was then scooped up by Dax Hill for an interception. The rookie linebacker got a lot of hooting and hollering from his teammates and a low five from his coach as well.

WHAT A PLAY by Demetrius Knight and heads up grab by Dax Hill to pick off this Joe Burrow pass intended for Ja’Marr Chase. pic.twitter.com/PZNoDenWQm

— Yanni Tragellis (@yannitragellis) July 31, 2025​

Even DJ Turner, who was struggling, had a nice performance today, breaking up a pass to Chase.

DJ Turner was the player of the day with five pass breakups on Thursday.

"I needed this. I just have to stack it. I have to do better tomorrow."@WLWT pic.twitter.com/2Radm2tUA9

— Jaron May (@jaron_may) July 31, 2025​

Yesterday, Burrow was prompted by the great play of the defense to praise their energy and say, “You have the best play into the best defense that you’re, from an offensive perspective, that you’re trying to attack. And if you have a defensive lineman or safety or corner make a great individual play, then there’s not a lot you can do.”

We talked about the resurgence of the defense in camp in the video below:

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Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/7/...ruggling-bengals-defense-cincinnati-camp-2025

 

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Bengals and Hamilton County finalize new lease for Paycor Stadium

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Staying in the Queen City.

The Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County finalized a new lease on Friday that keeps the team in Cincinnati playing home games at Paycor Stadium through June 2036.

There will also be 10 additional option years that could extend the lease through June 2046.

“The Bengals thank Hamilton County and its Commissioners for demonstrating leadership and taking steps that continue moving Cincinnati forward,” said Bengals EVP Katie Blackburn in a press release. “This new lease keeps Paycor Stadium on par with other communities around the country and a focal point for Cincinnati’s riverfront. More importantly, it solidifies the future of the Bengals in Cincinnati, our beloved home, for many years to come. Today’s deal embodies a responsible approach for the future, while at the same time keeping Paycor Stadium a great venue that can provide our great fans the great gameday experience they deserve. We love Cincinnati and are proud to call this town home. The Bengals sincerely thank the community, and we look forward to successful and exciting football seasons ahead.”

The $470 million renovation project will maintain a best-in-class NFL stadium that attracts major concerts and events to Cincinnati.

The Bengals will invest $120 million in the renovation project, covering 75% of the new improvements to the stadium. The team and Hamilton County will continue to work collaboratively to secure meaningful funding from the State of Ohio to further support the renovation efforts.

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/8/1/24479190/bengals-hamilton-county-paycor-stadium-lease

 

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Bengals’ superstars are top players in the newest Madden rankings

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Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase rank highly in their position groups

As a diehard fan of the Cincinnati Bengals, I still need to pinch myself sometimes knowing Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase are in stripes on Sundays.

The Bengals' star duo has now earned the respect from Madden creators as both guys are top players in their respective positions this season.

Burrow enters the chat as the third-ranked quarterback in Madden 26, behind Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, with a 97 overall ranking.

Chase enters the chat as the top-ranked wide receiver in Madden 26 with a 99, yes 99, overall ranking.

Not only did Chase win the triple crown last season, but he did so as the youngest WR in the history of the NFL.

Both Burrow and Chase are coming off their best seasons of their young professional careers and have made it clear they are a superstar dynamic duo.

Burrow finished 2025 with 4,918 passing yards and 43 touchdowns, both first across the league.

Chase finished 2025 with 127 receptions, 1,708 receiving yards, and 17 touchdowns... All first across the league.

It will not only be fun to watch this duo back in action in September, but it will also be fun to play with the two on Madden this upcoming season as well.

And the top 10 Madden 26 wide receivers: https://t.co/nKnCTz46aP pic.twitter.com/vlamSChBrQ

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 31, 2025​

Top 10 Madden 26 quarterbacks: pic.twitter.com/KxN74r9CC8

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 31, 2025​

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/8/...-joe-burrow-best-madden-nfl-26-player-ratings

 

[Cincinnati Bengals]

Can you guess this Bengals receiver in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out which Bengals player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game!

Hey Bengals fans! We’re back for another day of the Cincy Jungle in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.

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The goal of the game is to guess the correct Bengals player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it.

After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form.

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Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/8/2/24479428/sb-nation-bengals-daily-trivia-in-5

 

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Can you guess this Bengals linebacker in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out which Bengals player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game!

Hey Bengals fans! We’re back for another day of the Cincy Jungle in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.

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The goal of the game is to guess the correct Bengals player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it.

After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form.

Who Dey!

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/8/3/24479922/sb-nation-bengals-daily-trivia-in-5

 

[Cincinnati Bengals]

Bengals Training Camp: Sunday Twitter recap and highlights

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Game week!

It is officially game week as the Cincinnati Bengals were back on the practice field Sunday, preparing for their preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Here are some of the highlights from around Twitter:

Mims returns:​

Good news for the offensive line, as Amarius Mims returned to practice.

Some good news this Sunday morning: Amarius Mims is dressed for practice today.

He did not practice yesterday. #Bengals @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/VuCtAfo61b

— Gabi Sorrentino (@GSorrentinoTV) August 3, 2025​

No Mike Gesicki:​

No Mike Gesicki Sunday is Joe Burrow fires passes to Ja’Marr Chase and receivers. Troy Walters works on the receiving core on breakouts.

— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) August 3, 2025​

No Mike Gesicki Sunday is Joe Burrow fires passes to Ja’Marr Chase and receivers. Troy Walters works on the receiving core on breakouts. pic.twitter.com/wd898LcSbR

— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) August 3, 2025​

Luckily, Burrow has plenty of other options at his disposal.

Several players got to work on the rehab field:​

Checking in from the side rehab field:

Marco Wilson, Dax Hill, Matt Lee and Cam Taylor-Britt.

They have been managing Hill, CTB and Lee during camp. pic.twitter.com/wPFFy4XoNN

— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) August 3, 2025​

Great sideline catch by Tee Higgins... or was it:​

Cam Taylor-Britt and Marco Wilson insist this Joe Burrow pass incomplete for Tee Higgins on sideline route. You be the judge. pic.twitter.com/Y2IKEZKidV

— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) August 3, 2025​

Catch or no catch? You be the judge.

Shemar Stewart brings the pressure:​

Shemar Stewart fired up after pressuring QB Jake Browning. #Bengals @WCPO pic.twitter.com/j26aaKUmOw

— Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) August 3, 2025​

Stewart put together back-to-back good practices.

Joey Moves?​

Joe Burrow scramble & spin move.#Bengals @WCPO pic.twitter.com/nfaDRHEHf0

— Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) August 3, 2025​

Burrow shows off his elusiveness in the pocket.

Tanner Hudson touchdown:​

Tanner Hudson not having any of the odd-man out chatter. No Mike Gesicki today and Hudson making a number of plays, including this TD from Joe Burrow between Jordan Battle and Geno Stone. pic.twitter.com/useHyUsgXq

— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) August 3, 2025​

Hudson is in the thick of the tight end competition and took advantage of Gesicki’s absence.

Isaiah Williams highlight catch​

ISAIAH WILLIAMS

What a play by the second year man. From a chip block on Shemar Stewart to start the play, to GOING UP for the catch of the day for the TD. pic.twitter.com/NnssmOBGhb

— Yanni Tragellis (@yannitragellis) August 3, 2025​

The second-year receiver made maybe the catch of the day in red zone work with the second unit. Williams has a real chance to make the final roster.

Appears to have been a good day of work, ahead of finally seeing the Bengals go up against players in another uniform on Thursday.

Emphatic finish for a good day for the offense in move the ball drills, defense without a couple corners today. Ja'Marr gets in on the end zone party that featured many receivers today. pic.twitter.com/facosmRPZL

— Jake Liscow (@JakeLiscow) August 3, 2025​

Here's the catch of the day.

A Tee Higgins contested catch in the corner of the end zone for a touchdown. #Bengals @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/SoViIO7xPY

— Gabi Sorrentino (@GSorrentinoTV) August 3, 2025​

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/8/...camp-sunday-practice-twitter-recap-highlights

 

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Can you guess this Bengals cornerback in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out which Bengals player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game!

Hey Bengals fans! We’re back for another day of the Cincy Jungle in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.

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The goal of the game is to guess the correct Bengals player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it.

After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form.

Who Dey!

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/8/4/24480582/sb-nation-bengals-daily-trivia-in-5

 

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Bengals ranked as the No. 1 non-playoff team poised to return to the postseason

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 29: Sam Hubbard #94 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter in the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 29, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

The Bengals have the talent to easily make a return to the playoffs this season.

The 2024 Cincinnati Bengals may be one of the most talented teams in NFL history to miss the NFL Playoffs.

Despite having the NFL’s leading passer in yards and touchdowns and the NFL’s receiving Triple Crown leader, not to mention the NFL’s sacks leader, the incredible seasons of Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Trey Hendrickson weren’t enough to get the Bengals into the Playoffs.

After two 9-8 seasons, the goal for the Bengals is clear in 2025: Make the playoffs, at the very least.

Pro Football and Sports Network is clearly in on the Bengals' chances to get back to the Playoffs this season, ranking the Bengals No. 1 among non-playoff teams in 2024 to get back there this season.

“The Cincinnati Bengals’ defense still threatens to be one of the worst in the league this year, but the team’s offense puts them above every other team on this list. The Bengals scored the seventh-most points in the NFL last season, but were the only team in the top 11 in that stat to miss the postseason.

“In fact, the Bengals outscored the Steelers by 101 points in 2024, but it was their divisional rivals who advanced. Cincinnati will need to tighten things up, starting with an end to the Trey Hendrickson saga that has plagued their offseason.

“If new defensive coordinator Al Golden can get even average numbers from his players this year, the Bengals should be Super Bowl contenders, let alone playoff hopefuls.

When you see that the Bengals scored 101 more points than the Steelers last season, it just adds salt to the wound that they didn’t make the NFL Playoffs. It’s been a bad taste in the mouths of players and coaches this offseason.

One thing is clear, though: A better start and better September to ensure that what happened the last two seasons doesn’t happen again this season.

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/8/4/24480023/bengals-ranked-no-1-non-playoff-team-postseason

 

[Cincinnati Bengals]

Geno Stone looking to prove Bengals were right to not look for new safety

It seemed like the Cincinnati Bengals made the right move when they brought in Geno Stone as a free agent safety. Not only was he coming off a seven-interception season, but Lou Anarumo and Zac Taylor stole him away from the Baltimore Ravens.

Now Anarumo is gone and there are new faces all over the defense.

Everywhere except for the secondary, that is.

So Stone is back, much to the chagrin of some fans.

Geno Stone​

• Height: 5-foot-11
• Weight: 210 pounds
• Age: 26
• College: Iowa
• Hometown: New Castle, PA
• Experience: 4 years

Cap Status​

Stone signed a two-year, $14 million contract with the Bengals heading into the 2024 season, and earned $7,738,762 (total cash) last year. He restructured his contract following the disappointing season and now heads into the new season with a one-year, $4.9 million contract, which includes $1.5 million guaranteed.

Background​

Stone was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the seventh round of the 2020 draft. After a somewhat rocky start that included multiple waivers and a brief period of time with the Texans, he returned to Baltimore in 2021 and gradually carved out a role on defense.

By 2023, Stone had a breakout season, as mentioned above, with seven interceptions, 68 tackles, and nine passes broken up.

The Bengals grabbed Stone as a free agent in March of 2024, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Geno Stone with a nice pass break up here on a would be Chase Brown touchdown. #Bengals @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/fl3rCXeBYF

— Gabi Sorrentino (@GSorrentinoTV) July 25, 2025

Outlook on the 2025 season and beyond​

Stone struggled throughout the majority of the season. He did pick off three passes over the last five games, but two of those three games were against poor offenses, and the other was against the Cowboys, who always seem to get in their own way (even more than the Bengals).

The front office and Taylor obviously feel that he improved enough over the final quarter of the season that he was worth keeping around (that and being $3 million cheaper). Now comes Al Golden, the Bengals’ new defensive coordinator, who most recently coached the Notre Dame defense to the National Championship. They’re hoping Golden gets every ounce of good defense he can out of Stone in the one year he’s under contract.

Geno Stone on Al Golden and the #Bengals defense:

“One thing I’ll say about Al is he lets us run the defense. It’s not pre-checks. Whatever you see out there, he lets us call what it is.”

“He lets us know that we have full control of the defense.”

(via @ByJayMorrison) pic.twitter.com/ow3L1iy0jh

— SleeperBengals (@SleeperBengals) July 23, 2025

The better he plays for the Bengals, the better off their defense will be, obviously, but it will also be better for Stone, who’s probably looking to prove 2023 with the Ravens wasn’t a fluke. If he can do that, he could be looking at one more lucrative deal before age forces him to hang up his cleats or take a back seat on a depth chart.

The safety position has been a mess since Jessie Bates left Cincinnati for Atlanta, where he continues to play at an All-Pro level for the Falcons. The Bengals, in the meantime, have gone from Bates to Dax Hill (now a corner), Nick Scott (now on a one-year deal with the Panthers), and, finally, Stone.

If Stone and Golden can get on the same page, as well as with Jordan Battle, the team’s other likely starting safety, the defense could see a resurgence of the fantastic secondary they had over the 2021 and 2022 seasons.

But even if Stone struggles, the only people behind him are Tycen Anderson and Daijahn Anthony, neither of whom looks ready for significant playing time, let alone a starting role.

For better or for worse, Geno Stone is going to play a major role for the Bengals defense in 2025.

We’ve seen Joe Burrow come over to Geno Stone to talk after a certain set, now Ja’Marr Chase does the same.

Communication has been a big key for the #Bengals. Watching it play out here.@FOX19 pic.twitter.com/tCnzglZ84T

— Regan Holgate (@HolgateRegan) August 2, 2025

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/8/4/24459442/geno-stone-bengals-preview-2025

 

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Welcome to the new Cincy Jungle: A fresh look, fewer ads and a new feature

Things will look a little different around here today.

A few weeks ago we told you something new was coming to Cincy Jungle and today it’s here. Things are cleaner, faster and easier to use. There are the same writers, coverage, comments, and community you’ve come to rely on, now with less clutter and clunkiness.

Let’s dive in. If you scroll down the page on your phone or computer, it’s smoother. You’ll notice that the most talked-about stories have a bigger font displaying the number of comments. You’ll also see a section called Active Conversations to point you to the busiest conversations right now.

But there’s two changes we’re most excited to tell you about:

Fewer ads for logged-in users​

Our loyal readers and commenters are the heartbeat of our communities, and with this new design we’re excited to offer them fewer ads when they’re logged in. Specifically:

• Video players will no longer chase you down the page. Just scroll past one and it will be gone.
• Full page pop-ups that would sometimes interrupt your commenting experience have been disabled.

You can log in or sign up here and check it out.

A new feature by the community, for the community: The Feed​

Today we’re launching a brand new space for you to come together. The Feed is a running stream of posts and updates from you, the community, mixed in with links and updates from the team and our staff. Think of it as our community’s group text where you can easily grab your phone and share a link to a story, post a question or write your own post on the day’s news.

You can find it in two places:

• On the homepage, adjacent to the top stories. Community participation is core to who we are, so we want it right on the front page to share your stuff.
• A devoted homepage for The Feed where you can see the full stream of posts coming in from the community. You might want to bookmark that.

Log in or sign up here and you can start posting on The Feed and seeing fewer ads immediately.



Today’s launch is a big deal for our community, and it’s also a kickoff of broader efforts to build around the community we have here. Soon you’ll get alerts when someone replies to your comment or your post on The Feed, with more to come thereafter. We want to put the community in the driver’s seat, so let us know what you want in the comments below or in The Feed.

If you want to dig into more of this updated experience, head over to this post on sbnation.com from SB Nation’s Head of Product Ed Clinton, where he expands on the changes in our ads and design. Ed will be responding to questions in the comments. If you have any questions about how to log in to our new system, check out this article from last week.

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinn...ngle-a-fresh-look-fewer-ads-and-a-new-feature

 

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Ted Karras is hopefully no longer on an island

When the Cincinnati Bengals brought Ted Karras to the Queen City in free agency in March of 2022, it was to stop the revolving door at the center position. The offensive lineman directly in front of the most important player on the field had been Billy Price, Trey Hopkins or Trey Hill, each of whom performed various degrees of bad, and having an experienced, two-time Super Bowl champion to lead the line could do nothing but good things.

That’s been the case. Not only has Karras solidified the position, but he’s become a fan favorite and locker-room leader.

Unfortunately the guard position just crumbled around him.

Hopefully that’s fixed in 2025.

Ted Karras​

• Height: 6-foot-4
• Weight: 310 pounds
• Age: 32
• College: Illinois
• Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
• Experience: 9 years

Cap Status:​

In June of 2024, Karras signed a one-year extension with the Bengals for $6 million, which included a fully guaranteed signing bonus of $3 million. His base salary in 2025 will be $4.2 million and his contract carries a workout bonus of $100,000. Overall his cap hit is $6.3 million in 2025, making him the 11th highest paid center in the league this year.

Background:​

Karras was selected in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Illinois by the Patriots and topped off his rookie season by winning a Super Bowl ring when Tom Brady led the offense to a comeback win in overtime in the Super Bowl. He was a backup guard and center for a time before working his way into a starting role in front of Tom Brady.

He left for a season (2020) to start every game as the Miami Dolphins’ center before returning to the Patriots in 2021 on another one-year deal where he started multiple games at guard, this time in front of Mac Jones.

It wasn’t until he was brought to Cincinnati that he was named as the team’s consistent starting center, and he’s been a stabilizing force ever since.

Outlook on the 2025 season and beyond:​

Despite the absolute lack of support in pass protection from guards Alex Cappa and Cordell Volson, who gave up 14 sacks (per PFF) between them (Cappa with eight and Volson with six), Karras only allowed two and received a grade of 78.0 on the season in pass protection from PFF. That’s the third highest grade among centers who started at least 50% of their team’s snaps.

The Bengals responded by cutting Cappa, restructuring Volson’s contract, re-signing Cody Ford, signing free agent journeyman Lucas Patrick and selecting guard Dylan Fairchild in the third round of the 2025 draft. Karras will likely start between two new guards, possibly a combination of Patrick and Fairchild. The Bengals will have options, though, and it’s likely what they settle on is an improvement from what they had last season.

As far as beyond the 2025 season, who knows? Karras obviously can still play at a high level, but he’ll be 33 heading into the 2026 season, and it’s surprising the Bengals haven’t broken out in hives yet by being too close to a player over 30. Karras could be looking at retirement, or possibly another one-year deal. The Bengals do have Matt Lee and Seth McLaughlin waiting in the wings and ready for their shot.

As Juba said at the end of Gladiator, “but not yet.”

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinn...ed-karras-is-hopefully-no-longer-on-an-island

 

[Cincinnati Bengals]

Update on Bengals right guard battle ahead of preseason opener

The Bengals’ starting right guard position can make or break the entire season. Right now, it’s a battle between Cody Ford and free-agent signing Lucas Patrick.

ESPN NFL Nation Bengals beat reporter Ben Baby recently weighed in on the battle, saying this:

Early in camp, the battle was billed between Cody Ford and Lucas Patrick, who signed with the Bengals on a one-year deal this offseason. But so far, Ford safely has the inside track.

Ford is firmly in the RG1 spot, something that has been strengthened only with Patrick dealing with an injury that kept him out of practice for a couple of days. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said the offensive line has done well in training camp.

Offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher gave an update on the battle to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com.

“We’re going to continue to evaluate both those guys as training camp goes on and as the preseason goes on,” Pitcher said. “When the time is right for the team, we’ll make a decision and go from there.”

Patrick did battle a calf injury early on in training camp, but he has been back practicing since last weekend and so far this week. He was running with the first team in 11-on-11 Sunday when the offense moved the ball effectively.

Ford has been with the Bengals for three seasons now, so he knows the Bengals’ offense. We will see if Patrick can make a dent in the right guard battle, and he’s listed as the starting right guard for Thursday’s preseason opener at the Philadelphia Eagles.

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/bengals/147846/right-guard-battle-preseason-lucas-patrick-cody-ford