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Bengals Former First-Round Pick Gets Major Opportunity After Brutal Start

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After a frustrating start to his second NFL season, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart could finally get the opportunity he’s been waiting for. The former first-round pick has struggled to carve out a consistent role in the Bengals’ defensive rotation, even finding himself inactive for their Week 7 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. However, […] The post Bengals Former First-Round Pick Gets Major Opportunity After Brutal Start appeared first on HEAVY.

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Ex-Bengals Starter Abruptly Cut by AFC Team Before Week 8

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This offseason, the Cincinnati Bengals revamped their defense in hopes of ending a three-year playoff drought.Cincinnati brought in key players in free agency like Bryan Cook, Boye Mafe and Jonathan Allen. The Bengals did not stop there as they traded their first-round pick for three-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence.However, the linebacker position was […] The post Ex-Bengals Starter Abruptly Cut by AFC Team Before Week 8 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings: Week 8 2026

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The fantasy football season nears the halfway point. And some players are still proving their worth. But looking ahead, here are the fantasy football defense and special teams rankings for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season. It’s another week where the byes come into play. The Texans, although they’ve been very disappointing, are off. […] The post Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings: Week 8 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘These Refs Are Clueless,’ ‘Zero Accountability’ — NFL Fans Rip Officials for ‘Horrible Call’ During Bengals-Ravens Game

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NFL fans blasted a low-block penalty against Bengals defender Boye Mafe after Derrick Henry’s block sent him into a Ravens lineman.

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Bengals, Cowboys Get Compelling Take on Cardinals’ Josh Sweat

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The Cincinnati Bengals have made aggressive moves this offseason to end their playoff drought and become one of the Super Bowl contenders in the 2026 NFL season. In free agency, the Bengals signed Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe, and Bryan Cook to improve the defense. However, the biggest move of their offseason came days before the […] The post Bengals, Cowboys Get Compelling Take on Cardinals’ Josh Sweat appeared first on HEAVY.

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Bengals game-by-game predictions after 2026 NFL Schedule release

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The Cincinnati Bengals are going all in on the 2026 season. Cincinnati made some aggressive moves to upgrade their defense during the offseason. The biggest move was trading for DT Dexter Lawrence to significantly improve the interior of their defensive line. But the Bengals also signed some key pieces during NFL free agency, including edge […] The post Bengals game-by-game predictions after 2026 NFL Schedule release appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Trade Proposal Sends All-Pro Linebacker to Cincinnati Bengals

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The Cincinnati Bengals underwent a defensive transformation this offseason.The team traded for three-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence in an effort to improve their run defense, which struggled heavily during the 2025 season. Additionally, they signed Boye Mafe in free agency to a $60 million contract to replace All-Pro pass rusher Trey Hendrickson.The Bengals […] The post Trade Proposal Sends All-Pro Linebacker to Cincinnati Bengals appeared first on HEAVY.

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Seahawks rumors: Edge rusher with ties to DC is still ‘top option’ in free agency after draft

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The Seattle Seahawks have been looking for ways to retool and replenish this offseason in the wake of their 2026 Super Bowl win, the second in the franchise’s storied history. The Seahawks have watched some key faces walk out the door in free agency, including Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker III, who joined […] The post Seahawks rumors: Edge rusher with ties to DC is still ‘top option’ in free agency after draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Seahawks Get Two Notable Free Agent Names to Consider Signing

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The Seattle Seahawks are coming off winning Super Bowl LX last season. However, despite the success of the previous campaign, they have some concerns about the team, including the depth at the edge position.During the 2025 season, Seattle’s pass rush was led by Boye Mafe, Derick Hall, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Uchenna Nwosu. However, changes are […] The post Seahawks Get Two Notable Free Agent Names to Consider Signing appeared first on HEAVY.

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Dexter Lawrence’s Bengals contract details show increase from Giants deal

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The Cincinnati Bengals are ready for the 2026 NFL Draft. Cincinnati does not have a pick in the first round after acquiring Dexter Lawrence from New York. The Bengals gave Lawrence a new contract after the trade that includes even more money than he would have earned with the Giants. ESPN’s Dan Graziano shared the […] The post Dexter Lawrence’s Bengals contract details show increase from Giants deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Draft Prospect Cashius Howell Doesn’t Hold Back on Seahawks

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Former Texas A&M star Cashius Howell was one of the players the Seattle Seahawks hosted on a Top-30 visit as the team looks to bolster its squad for the 2026 NFL season and defend its Super Bowl title.Over the offseason, Seattle saw several key players from its Super Bowl-winning squad leave in free agency. As […] The post Draft Prospect Cashius Howell Doesn’t Hold Back on Seahawks appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Dexter Lawrence II Doesn’t Hold Back on Bengals QB Joe Burrow

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The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t wait until draft night to make a blockbuster move, sending the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New York Giants for Dexter Lawrence II. Cincinnati is looking to improve its defense, which was a major issue for the team as it failed to make the playoffs for […] The post Dexter Lawrence II Doesn’t Hold Back on Bengals QB Joe Burrow appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Trey Hendrickson Appears to Take Subtle Shot at Bengals

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Defensive end Trey Hendrickson was one of the best free agent signings in Cincinnati Bengals’ history. Hendrickson was originally signed by the Bengals following a four-year tenure with the New Orleans Saints, and in Cincinnati his career would take off.Unfortunately, as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. Following a five-year […] The post Trey Hendrickson Appears to Take Subtle Shot at Bengals appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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