The Cincinnati Bengals have retained a key offensive piece ahead of the 2026 free agency. NFL Free Agency starts March 11.

Dalton Risner, a former Broncos second-round draft pick, has re-signed with the Bengals.

After the entire NFL gathered at the combine, the latest Trey Hendrickson, Bengals update has arrived.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow issued a warning to the rest of the NFL following Cincinnati’s latest roster move on Monday.

Safety Caleb Downs, who played for Alabama and then Ohio State, fits one of the Bengals' biggest needs in the NFL Draft. Holding the No. 10 pick in the draft, the Bengals could be in position to draft the talented Downs. The Bengals have been looking for an answer at safety for three years, since allowing Jessie Bates to leave as a free agent.

A lot of the attention this offseason around the Bengals will be how aggressive they are in acquiring defensive talent. A lot of eyes continue to stay on the situation regarding Joe Burrow. Some are even declaring that the 2026 season will be Burrow’s last in Cinci.

CINCINNATI — The NFL salary cap is taking another big leap from 2025 to 2026. Figures released from the league show the cap rising to $301.2 million for each team, a $22 million increase from last season and nearly a $100 million increase from the 2022 number.