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Bengals Win Day 1 of Free Agency - But JOB'S NOT DONE! Mar 10, 2026

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The Cincinnati Bengals made two huge moves on day one of the legal tampering period, agreeing with safety Bryan Cook and edge rusher Boye Mafe to 3-year deals to raise the floor of a defense that desperately needs talent. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down why the moves make sense, what moves the Bengals didn't make that they could have considered, and what's left as they're still looking for additions at linebacker and on the defensive line.

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EDGE SPLASH! Bengals Add Boye Mafe to Boost Pass Rush Mar 09, 2026

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The Cincinnati Bengals went fast and furious in the first day of free agency, landing Boye Mafe at edge rusher shortly after agreeing with Bryan Cook earlier in the day. James Rapien and Jake Liscow break down whether Mafe makes sense given the other edge rusher transactions on Monday, and how he'll fit in as the Bengals got two big deals done early in free agency,

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SAFETY UPGRADE! Bengals Add Bryan Cook to Solidify Secondary Mar 09, 2026

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The Cincinnati Bengals hit the safety position hard in the opening hours of free agency, signing Bryan Cook to a 3-year deal to solidify their defensive backfield. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down why Cook is such a great fit (TACKLING) with the Bengals as Cincinnati is starting their free agency with a bang to return a Bearcat to Cincinnati.

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Bengals Could Be the MOST Aggressive Team in NFL Free Agency Mar 08, 2026

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The Cincinnati Bengals could shake up the NFL free agency market like never before according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Jake Liscow and James Rapien share their instant reaction to Fowler's report that the Bengals could be the "most aggressive" team in free agency, including what "aggressive" could mean for the Bengals before laying out their top priorities to fix the defense. From Odafe Oweh and Jalen Phillips to Logan Hall, Bryan Cook, and Leo Chenal, the guys discuss the best free agent fits as the Bengals are primed to add several starters to their defense this week.

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BENGALS SQUAD SHOW: FREE AGENCY PREVIEW Mar 06, 2026

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The legal tampering period for free agency starts Monday at 12:00 E.T., and the Bengals need to swing for the fences to build a championship-caliber roster.

Alex Frank and Mike Santagana preview what the Bengals could do in free agency and why they must go after big fish in the free agency class.

We know the Bengals are going to go after defense in free agency, but what about offensive line? Is that a position still in play in free agency? In addition, how do DJ Turner and Dax Hill's potential contract extensions factor into the Bengals' free agency plan?

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Setting HIGH EXPECTATIONS for Bengals' Free Agency Mar 05, 2026

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The Cincinnati Bengals have A LOT of work to do in free agency, and we're setting high expectations this year more than ever. Jake Liscow and James Rapien discuss what would constitute a successful free agency for the Bengals. We get into a plethora of players - especially on the defensive side of the ball - and outline different scenarios on defense that could drastically improve that side of the ball ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Bengals Got a GREAT DEAL on Dalton Risner's Contract Mar 05, 2026

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Dalton Risner said he really wanted to run it back in Cincinnati, and now that we've seen his contract details that include $1.75 million in incentives, it's fair to say he meant it. The Bengals got a great deal for a starting right guard that leaves them with plenty of flexibility for everything we expect them to do this offseason. Jake Liscow and James Rapien dive into the details, why it's a good deal, and how it sets the Bengals up for the next phase of the offseason.

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Bengals PRAISE Jordan Battle: Will He Get a Contract Extension This Offseason? Mar 04, 2026

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Cincinnati Bengals coaches and front office members had major praise for safety Jordan Battle during the 2026 NFL Combine. James Rapien and Jake Liscow react to the praise and discuss the possibility of a contract extension for the fourth-year safety. Does it make sense? How much does timing matter? They also react to Al Golden's comments about the defense and the type of players the Bengals will target in free agency.

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BENGALS SQUAD SHOW: Dalton Risner RE-SIGNED, Trey Hendrickson NOT TAGGED, Caleb Downs CONCERNS? Mar 04, 2026

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The Cincinnati Bengals have seen the first two dominoes fall this offseason. They re-signed Dalton Risner, and they did NOT franchise tag Trey Hendrickson.

Alex Frank, Jake Liscow, and Coach Art Valero discuss what these moves mean for the Bengals in the early stages of the offseason and for the potential roster in 2026.

A recent report came out that Caleb Downs had a degenerative ACL and a partially torn meniscus, but that has since been shot down by The Pat McAfee Show. Still, though, are there any reasons to be concerned about Downs as a potential pick for the Bengals at No. 10.

Finally, the guys discuss what the recent NFLPA report cards mean for the Bengals ahead of free agency.

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Bengals DO NOT Use Franchise Tag on Trey Hendrickson | INSTANT REACTION Mar 03, 2026

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The Cincinnati Bengals aren't using the franchise tag on star defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Are they making a mistake? Will they get a compensatory pick? James Rapien and Jake Liscow react to the news, explain why things broke down for Hendrickson and the Bengals, plus they look at a possible trade for Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl pass rusher Jonathan Greenard!

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