Between the draft, free agency and coaching staff changes, the 2021 offseason has been a busy one for the Bengals.
With a core of promising young players melding with those offseason additions, the Bengals are confident they'll improve in 2021. How those revamped units perform will likely play a large role in the team's success this season.
Here is a look at some of the moves the Bengals have made since the offseason began back in January.
FREE AGENCY
Additions
- OL Riley Reiff, DL Trey Hendrickson, CB Chidobe Awuzie, CB Mike Hilton, DL Larry Ogunjobi, CB Eli Apple, S Ricardo Allen, TE Thaddeus Moss, S Kavon Frazier, WR Trent Taylor, LB Joe Bachie
Re-Signed With Bengals
- P Kevin Huber, HB Samaje Perine, WR Mike Thomas, OL Quinton Spain, LB Jordan Evans, DT Mike Daniels, DE Amani Bledsoe, CB Tony Brown
Contract Extensions
- QB Brandon Allen, S Brandon Wilson, LS Clark Harris, CB Jalen Davis
Departures
- WR A.J. Green, RB Giovani Bernard, DL Geno Atikins, K Randy Bullock, OL B.J. Finney, OL Bobby Hart, QB Ryan Finley, DL Carl Lawson, CB William Jackson, LB Josh Bynes, DT Christian Covington, DT/DE Margus Hunt, G Alex Redmond, CB LeShaun Sims, DT Xavier Williams
NFL DRAFT
Bengals Draft Picks
- 1. (5) Ja'Marr Chase, WR
- 2. (46) Jackson Carman, OT
- 3. (69) Joseph Ossai, DE
- 4. (111) Cameron Sample, DE
- 4. (122) Tyler Shelvin, DT
- 4. (139) D'Ante Smith, OT
- 5. (149) Evan McPherson, K
- 6. (190) Trey Hill, C
- 6. (202) Chris Evans, RB
- 7. (235) Wyatt Hubert, DE
During the draft, the Bengals traded their second-round pick to the New England Patriots, a deal that gave Cincinnati the 46th, 122nd and 139th picks in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Take a look back at college photos of every Bengals pick from the 2021 NFL Draft.
LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr chase celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Georgia Southern.
Ja'Marr Chase flexes after scoring a touchdown against Clemson in the College Football Playoff.
LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase catches a touchdown pass in front of Clemson cornerback A.J. Terrell during the first half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Clemson's Jackson Carman (79) congratulates Adam Choice after Choice scored a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson won 38-7. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Clemson offensive tackle Jackson Carman (79) during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri).
Texas linebacker Joseph Ossai (46) pressures Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas defensive back Caden Sterns (7) and linebacker Joseph Ossai (46) celebrate a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech , Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
American Team defensive lineman Cameron Sample of Tulane (5) walks on the field at the end of the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Football vs Arkansas Photo by Chris Parent
Football vs Arkansas Photo by Chris Parent
LSU nose tackle Tyler Shelvin (72) tackles Mississippi wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. LSU coach Ed Orgeron says defensive lineman Neil Farrell has rejoined the team after initially opting out more than a month ago. Orgeron says he's also hearing "rumblings" that defensive lineman Tyler Shelvin could opt back. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
East Carolina offensive tackle D'Ante Smith in his stance.
East Carolina tackle D'Ante Smith jumps out in pass protection in a game against UConn.
East Carolina offensive lineman D'Ante Smith (67) lifts running back Darius Pinnix Jr. (7) following Pinnix's touchdown against Central Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Florida place kicker Evan McPherson (19) celebrates after kicking a 50-yard field goal against Florida State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida place kicker Evan McPherson (19) kicks a 22-yard field goal against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Gators' game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. / UAA Communications photo by Anissa Dimilta
Michigan running back Chris Evans runs down the sideline against Penn State during the 2020 season.
Michigan running back Chris Evans celebrates his touchdown against Minnesota in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Minneapolis. Michigan won 49-24. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Michigan running back Chris Evans carries the ball upfield in a game against Penn State during the 2020 season.
Georgia offensive lineman Trey Hill (55) during the Bulldogs' game with Florida in Jacksonville, Fla., on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (Photo by Matt Stamey)
Georgia running back James Cook (4) carries the ball past South Carolina defensive back Rodricus Fitten (10) and through a hole made by Trey Hill (55) and Ben Cleveland (74) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. Georgia won 45-16. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Georgia offensive lineman Trey Hill (55) during the Bulldogs' game with Florida in Jacksonville, Fla., on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (Photo by Matt Stamey)
Kansas State defensive end Wyatt Hubert lines up for a snap during the 2020 season.
Kansas State defensive end Wyatt Hubert rushes up the field in a game during the 2020 season.
UTSA quarterback Cordale Grundy (14) has a pass blocked by Kansas State defensive end Wyatt Hubert (56) during the first quarter of a college football game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
COLLEGE FREE AGENTS SIGNED
- P Drue Chrisman, LB Darius Hodge, WR Riley Lees, CB Antonio Phillips, TE Pro Wells, HB Pooka Williams, QB Eric Dungey, TE Cheyenne O'Grady
COACHING STAFF CHANGES
Additions
- Frank Pollack (offensive line), Marion Hobby (defensive line), Troy Walters (receivers), Justin Hill (running backs), Brad Kragthorpe (assistant wide receivers), Louie Cioffi (defensive quality control)
Departures
- Bob Bicknell (wide receivers), Gerald Chatman (defensive assistant), Nick Eason (defensive line), Jemal Singleton (running backs), Jim Turner (offensive line),
