How Joe Burrow Still Rules The Bayou: ‘He’s Got His Own Spirit To Him’
“I remember when I met him at the parade. It was at Death Valley. At LSU. That’s when I became a fan,” says Braylen Cage, all of nine years old when he celebrated the championship that day. “I shook his hand. I took a picture with him, but I lost it.”

2026 Super Bowl odds: Eagles open as favorites; Commanders, Bengals among five value bets to consider placing – CBSSports.com
The 2024 NFL season is in the books, as the Philadelphia Eagles dominated Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, 40-22. Now, we turn our attention to Super Bowl LX, which will be held at the San Francisco 49ers’ home in Santa Clara.

Lessons Bengals Can Learn From Eagles and Chiefs Front Office + NFL Honors Reaction | wltx.com
The Cincinnati Bengals can learn plenty of lessons from the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs’ front offices.

Bengals WR Tee Higgins Talks Free Agency, Season Headaches Ahead – BVM Sports
Tee Higgins, the Bengals wide receiver, is preparing for the possibility of leaving Cincinnati as he approaches free agency. After playing under the franchise tag in 2024, Higgins indicates he is unsure about his future, stating that any decision is out of his hands. Despite desires to remain with the Bengals, the team’s track record suggests a challenging negotiation process, particularly with key players like Higgins and pass rusher Trey Hendrickson potentially departing. Public pressure from quarterback Joe Burrow does not seem to be influencing management’s decisions, as they might prioritize re-signing Ja’Marr Chase over Higgins.

Bengals Select Big Ten Tight End Tyler Warren to Open Major Seven-Round Mock Draft
“Tyler Warren proved himself to be in a class of his own at the tight end position in 2024,” Cummings wrote. “His versatility and blocking utility alone will win over coaches, but he also has an incredible clutch gene that’ll make him an instant go-to target for Joe Burrow.”

Bengals WR Tee Higgins addresses uncertain future, possible free agency: ‘It’s not in my hands’ – CBSSports.com
“We all want to keep the core pieces what it is, even with Mike Gesicki,” Higgins told Fox’s Cincinnati affiliate. “That’s a core piece as well. Obviously, we want to build something here in Cincy, but, you know, it’s not in my hands right now. I’ve gotta do what I need to do. If that’s go to another team, that’s what happens.”

2025 NFL Offseason Primer: Cincinnati Bengals
When conducting an autopsy of the Bengals’ 2024 season, one of the chief culprits in why Cincinnati failed to make the playoffs was a lackluster defense. The Bengals ranked 25th in both scoring defense and total defense last year. From a down-to-down basis, they were okay, ranking 15th in success rate allowed. But Cincinnati allowed far too many explosive plays, struggled in run defense and couldn’t get to the quarterback outside of star DE Trey Hendrickson who led the entire NFL with 17.5 sacks.

Look: Bleacher Report Ponders Blockbuster Tee Higgins Trade For Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez
“The Rams aren’t the only team with critical contract situations looming,” Knox wrote. “The Cincinnati Bengals have two of them involving wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Chase, who has been extension-eligible since last offseason, is likely to top Justin Jefferson’s market-leading deal worth $35 million annually. Higgins, who is an impending free agent and played on the franchise tag in 2024, might not be far behind, financially.