Week In Review: Re-Stocked And Ready
As the Bengals continued to make moves during free agency, the defensive side of the ball is younger, bigger and stocked with play makers. A look at how focusing on the pass rush and finding play makers in the secondary have re-stocked the Bengals defense.
Joe Burrow Puts His Stamp On Bengals' Rebuilt Roster
The author on the next book about the Bengals is going to have to circle March 19, 2021. It's the day the Bengals officially became the team of quarterback Joe Burrow in his second year in the second year of the second decade of the Zooming '20s.
Jessie Bates III's Next Step: 'I'm Trying My Best To Step Into The Leadership Role'
Free safety Jessie Bates III is flexing his leadership muscles as he joins fellow veterans Vonn Bell and D.J. Reader to get their new look defense in focus.
Huber Hang Times History With Return
Off his career year and a 17-game season away from tying Ken Riley as the Bengals' all-time leader in games played, Cincinnati's own Kevin Huber agreed to come back to the Bengals Monday for a 13th season as their punter.
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Who's New? Bengals Roster Re-Set After Free-Agency Flurry
After the first few revolving-door days of NFL free agency, here is Bengals.com Senior Writer Geoff Hobson's roster reset and pure speculation on what could be next at each position.
Apple Catches Bengals' Eye
How about acquiring a 25-year-old cornerback once taken with the 10th pick in the draft when you go stocking for depth? That's what the Bengals did Tuesday when they inked Eli Apple and are hoping his enormous talents find a home.
From Greensboro To The A Gap: D.J. Reader, Larry Ogunjobi Team Up In Bengals Middle
Defensive tackles D.J. Reader and Larry Ogunjobi present an athletic tag team that should elevate the Bengals pass rush. Ogunjobi can play his natural position at the three technique, while Reader continues to do the grimy work of the nose man, a group of which he is considered an elite member.
Check out some of the best images of the five free agent signings: CB Chidobe Awuzie, DE Trey Hendrickson, CB Mike Hilton, DT Larry Ogunjobi and OT Riley Reiff.
Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Riley Reiff is pictured during the first half an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton (28) plays in an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (24) defends during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Riley Reiff (71) blocks against Detroit Lions linebacker Jahlani Tavai (51) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (65) celebrates a sack in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton (28) recovers a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (24) breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Riley Reiff (71) is seen during pregame warmups before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi celebrates a sack in the first half of an NFL football preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton (28) stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) celebrates after sacking Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (24) in action against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Offensive tackle Riley Reiff (71) looks to make a block during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Minneapolis.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton celebrates his interception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (65) celebrates a sack in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (24) plays defense against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec.20, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) lines up before a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Sabitus)
Other Noteworthy Items
- The Bengals re-signed RB Samaje Perine.
- Garth Brooks reschedules concert at Paul Brown Stadium for September 18.
- A Bengals Booth Podcast looking at the team's early moves in free agency.
