Former Bengals Linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither Signs With New Team, Putting Brighter Spotlight On Big Need

The Cincinnati Bengals have used this offseason to retool their defense. Last season, Cincinnati’s defense finished 31st in yards allowed and 30th in points allowed, which led the team to its worst record since 2020 despite posting a top-10 offense.

Emptying our notebook on everything we know about the Bengals free agency plans.

The Bengals will look to new signing Boye Mafe to breathe new life into the pass rush. Rio Giancarlo / The Cincinnati Bengals took three big swings last week at adding to a defense in desperate need of playmakers.

Cincinnati Bengals Linked to Packers Star as Team Eyes Major Free Agency Moves

Bengals reporter Kelsey Conway addresses the team's moves in free agency in her mailbag. The Bengals' biggest moves were the signing of safety Bryan Cook, defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and defensive end Boye Mafe.

It's here! The two-day negotiating window for NFL free agency starts this afternoon at 12:00 p.m. ET, and the Cincinnati Bengals can agree to terms with new free agents starting at that time. Deals will not become official until the 2026 League Year begins at 4:00 p.

Don't look now, but the Bengals might take a CB in Round 1 of the NFL draft again.

Veteran NFL quarterback Josh Johnson signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, the team announced. With the one year deal, Johnson will return to Cincinnati, making it his third stint with the Bengals. Johnson will turn 40 years old in May and has been well traveled throughout his pro career.