Bengals News (3/18): Trey Hendrickson’s impact on Cincinnati’s free agency plans

Outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson, middle, is joining the Baltimore Ravens after leaving Cincinnati Bengals after signing a four-year $112 million dollar contract with the Ravens, on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Surya Vaidy/Baltimore Sun/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)Bengals News

Trey Hendrickson's fate had a very clear impact on how the Cincinnati Bengals navigated through free agency

Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson signed one of the largest contracts in NFL free agency this year, inking a four-year, $112 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens that can get up to $120 million with incentives.

Bengals Pass on Reunion With Familiar Face, Reveals Possible NFL Draft Plans

Cam Taylor-Britt officially ended his Bengals tenure this week. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the free agent cornerback is signing a one-year deal to join the Colts for the 2026 season.

Former Bengals draft pick gets second chance in NFL free agency

Former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt has a new home.

Former Bengals player nearly leads NFL in performance-based pay bump

Here's a former Cincinnati Bengals player fans don't think about often: Nick Scott.

Bengals Hosting Intriguing QB Prospect for Visit as Search for Joe Burrow's Backup Continues

The Cincinnati Bengals signed veteran quarterback Josh Johnson over the weekend. They're also hoping to re-sign Joe Flacco at some point this offseason.

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College Football QB Gets Direct NFL Feedback After Decision to Skip 2026 Draft

The decision to go pro or return to college has grown increasingly complicated in the era of NIL. Whereas once upon a time, the question was try to earn money in the NFL or play college football without earning money, now the situation is more complex. Add in a particularly thin 2026 NFL Draft class at quarterback and the conventional wisdom was that many of the top passers should hit the road for the pros.

Dolphins trading WR Jaylen Waddle to Broncos for draft picks, including 2026 first-rounder

The Denver Broncos are pushing their 2026 chips to the center of the table.

JC Tretter has been elected the new executive director for the NFL Players Association

JC Tretter is the new executive director for the NFL Players Association.

Steelers legend tired of Aaron Rodgers waiting game: They need to move forward'

As the Pittsburgh Steelers continue their waiting game with free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a former franchise great wishes the four-time MVP would provide an answer soon so the team can move forward" ahead of Mike McCarthy's first season as coach.

Shemar James, Ryan Flournoy among top earners for NFL performance pay

Sometimes, an NFL player simply outperforms their contract, and the Dallas Cowboys have absolutely no problem with that, seeing as it means that player is leaving it all on the field, time and again; and several from the 2025 roster did exactly that.