Bengals’ Best Move of the Offseason is a No-Brainer
The Bengals made a smart move when they traded for Lawrence. John Harbaugh has been trying to put his stamp on the New York Giants’ roster, and so it’s possible he was a bit more open to radical ideas during the offseason.
Yeah, offensive staff meeting. Pitch does a great job keeping us organized. We’re in constant communication, watching practice,
watching different studies we’ve done around the league, some of the things that we’ve added or tweaked this offseason.
Bengals Player Profile: Xavier Johnson trying to become the next hometown hero in Cincinnati
Johnson was cut by the Bills before his rookie season officially began and spent the season on the Houston Texans practice squad. Houston waived him with an injury designation before final cuts in 2025. A few months later, Cincinnati released Jermaine Burton and needed another wideout in the building. The Bengals signed Johnson to their practice squad on Dec. 10.
Amarius Mims’ late-season surge has Bengals believing he’s ready for a leap
Unlike other highly questionable recent high draft picks along the offensive line, the coaching staff has not felt the need to question whether he is the answer or to find a position for which the former Georgia Bulldogs is comfortable, as he has settled nicely into the starting role on the right side.
Why the Cincinnati Bengals trust their young linebackers despite last year’s struggles
“I don’t think we went into it saying we’re not going to add at any position,” de facto general manager Duke Tobin said. “Again, it’s opportunities that come up. Probably the best thing we did for our linebacker room is what we did for the D-line room, and that’s going to elevate those guys. And I have real belief in the guys that we have.”
Ja’Marr Chase Reacts to Dexter Lawrence Trade, Breaks Silence on Missing Bengals Voluntary Practices
It hasn’t been a major talking point, but it’s certainly noteworthy, especially with Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins and Dexter Lawrence participating in the offseason program.
