While this has re-ignited regular criticisms among both the fanbase and media, former Titans general manager Ran Carthon praised the Bengals scouting department, including assistant General Manager Mike Potts.

Cincinnati will land an impactful defensive player in the two most recent mock draft simulators run by The Enquirer

From a Cincinnati Bengals perspective, it’s fun to watch mock drafts and overall NFL draft news right now. Most of the time, anyway. The Bengals hold the 10th pick and sit in a position to get a blue-chip prospect, likely at a position of need, when they walk to the podium.

A FOX Sports mock draft aims to give Golden another first-round defensive player, but it’s a swing most Bengals fans would likely not want them to take. With the No. 10 overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, Rob Rang selected Tennessee Volunteers cornerback Jermod McCoy.

The Bengals beat the Cardinals in Week 17. Here are the replay and highlights from the game at Paycor Stadium.

Most NFL quarterbacks would love to sit cozy in the same offense as Cincinnati Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase. Not hard to see why the Triple Crown winner and multi-time All-Pro already has so many fans around the NFL, all things considered. Sometimes, these thoughts go public, too.

The Podcast “With the First Pick,” featuring former Titans GM Ran Carthon and CBS Draft Analyst Ryan Wilson, recently did an episode entitled “How to Fix the Cincinnati Bengals this Offseason.” Here are some of my takeaways from that episode.

The first-round order for the 2026 NFL draft has the Cincinnati Bengals with the 10th overall pick at the conclusion of their NFL Week 18 loss to the Cleveland Browns. The Bengals, Chiefs and Saints are the three NFL teams that finished with 6-11 records this season.