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Ja'Marr Chase
Makes pitch to play in preseason
Chase suggested to reporters Tuesday that the Bengals could get off to a faster start to the regular season if the starters play during the preseason, Ben Baby of ESPN reports.
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Jermaine Burton
Praised by QB
In Tuesday's press conference, Joe Burrow praised the growth he has seen in Burton's maturity this spring, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
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Shemar Stewart
No practice during contract dispute
Stewart is participating in team meetings but not practicing while he negotiates the terms of his rookie deal, Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
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Trey Hendrickson
Green Bay a possibility?
The Packers are a potential landing spot for Hendrickson if he is traded, Matt Bowen of ESPN reports.
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Trey Hendrickson
Won't play without new deal
Hendrickson met with the media Tuesday and said that he will not play on the final year of his current contract, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
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Trey Hendrickson
No word from team since draft
Hendrickson indicated in a statement Monday that the Bengals haven't had any communication with him or his representation since the NFL Draft in April, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
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Chase Brown
Team settled for sixth-round RB
Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, Cincinnati did extensive legwork on the 2025 running back draft class but ultimately didn't add another option to its Brown-led backfield until the sixth round, when the Bengals took Tahj Brooks.
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Germaine Pratt
Likely to get cut
Pratt is expected to be released by the Bengals, Paul Dehner Jr. of the Athletic reports.
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Ja'Marr Chase
Tops Clay's 2025 dynasty rankings
Chase is the top-ranked player in the April 28 update of the dynasty fantasy rankings from ESPN's Mike Clay.
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Cordell Volson
Cut candidate
Volson's roster spot could be in jeopardy after the Bengals drafted Georgia product Dylan Fairchild in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Ben Baby of ESPN suggests.
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Germaine Pratt
Expendable after draft
Pratt may be more likely to be traded by the Bengals following the 2025 NFL Draft, Ben Baby of ESPN suggests.
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Trey Hendrickson
Cincy holding firm on trade value
Hendrickson has been the subject of trade offers from multiple teams, but none have met the Bengals' asking price, Jason La Canfora of the Washington Post reports.
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Trey Hendrickson
Disappointed by contract situation
Hendrickson stated on Wednesday's edition of The Pat McAfee Show that he found recent comments by Bengals executive vice president Katie Blackburn regarding his contract situation "disappointing," Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
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Trey Hendrickson
Trade off the table
The Bengals are no longer interested in trading Hendrickson, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
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Trey Hendrickson
Talks reopening after WR contracts?
Conversations on extension talks between the Bengals and Hendrickson should reopen following the four-year contracts that Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins received Sunday, Paul Dehner of The Athletic reports.
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Tee Higgins
Extension could be imminent
Higgins, who saw the Bengals apply the franchise tag to him earlier in March, may be getting closer to reaching a long-term contract extension with the Bengals, Ben Baby and Adam Schefter of ESPN report.
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Ja'Marr Chase
Deal reportedly getting closer
Progress has been made in recent days toward a long-term extension for Chase, Ben Baby and Adam Schefter of ESPN report.
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Trey Hendrickson
Gets permission to seek trade
Hendrickson was given permission by the Bengals to seek a trade Thursday, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. "I love this city and organization," Hendrickson said. "I appreciate the privilege of now being allowed to explore my options."
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Ja'Marr Chase
Large gulf in contract talks
Chase and the Bengals remain far apart in contract discussions, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.
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Sam Hubbard
Brings end to career
Hubbard announced Wednesday via his personal Instagram account that he will retire after seven NFL seasons.
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Mike Gesicki
Might return to Bengals
The Bengals could re-sign Gesicki early in the offseason, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
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Tee Higgins
Still working toward new contract
Higgins will get the franchise tag from the Bengals for a second straight season, but the two sides are still working toward a long-term contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Trey Hendrickson
Cincinnati hoping for extension
Director of player personnel Duke Tobin said Tuesday that the Bengals are hoping to extend Hendrickson, though Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic observes that there is less clarity and urgency regarding extending Hendrickson compared to wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. "We've been a great fit for him; he's been a great fit for us," Tobin said of Hendrickson. "We would like to extend that."
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Tee Higgins
Might get long-term deal from Cincy
The Bengals would prefer to work out a long-term contract with Higgins this offseason, Kimberley A. Martin of ESPNreports.
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Ja'Marr Chase
Set for big payday
Chase is set to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league this offseason, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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