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2019 Schedule
2-14, 4th in AFC North
CB Dennard again a FA after impasse with Jags
The Jaguars could not agree on the final terms of a reported three-year, $13.5 million deal with Darqueze Dennard.
Cincinnati Bengals' 2020 NFL free-agent signings: CB Alexander joins defense
The Bengals added a significant piece in former Texans DT D.J. Reader to fortify the middle of their defensive line.
Former Saints safety Bell to sign with Bengals
Former New Orleans Saints safety Vonn Bell has agreed to sign with the Cincinnati Bengals, his agent said.
Why Stephen A. doesn't think the Bengals should draft Tua (1:59)
NFL free-agency buzz on all 32 teams: Execs help us make sense of the frenzy
With many big names off the market, here's what those inside front offices are saying about all 32 teams.
Source: Ex-Bengals TE Eifert headed to Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars and free-agent tight end Tyler Eifert have agreed on a two-year deal, a source told ESPN's Dan Graziano.
Bengals sign ex-Ravens LB Bynes, source says
Linebacker Josh Bynes, one of the biggest surprises on defense for the Ravens last season, has signed a one-year deal with the Bengals, a league source told ESPN's Jamison Hensley, confirming multiple reports.
Ben Baby ESPN Staff Writer
With Nick Vigil signing a one-year deal with the Chargers, the Bengals' need for linebackers becomes more imperative. Vigil, Cincinnati's third-round draft pick in 2016, was the team's most experienced player at that position. Germaine Pratt, who was a rookie in 2019, is the lone linebacker on the roster who played more than eight percent of the team's defensive snaps last season.
Source: Chargers add Vigil for needed LB depth
Linebacker Nick Vigil has agreed to a one-year deal with the Chargers, a source told ESPN's Ben Baby, confirming a report by NFL reporter Adam Caplan.
Cincinnati's spending out of character (0:54)
Ben Baby ESPN Staff Writer
Breaking down the Bengals' spending spree in free agency and a look at the upcoming NFL draft
Ben Baby ESPN Staff Writer
Breaking down the Bengals' spending spree in free agency and looking ahead to the 2020 draft
Prepping for Joe Burrow: Spending spree signals potential shift with Bengals
The Bengals' free-agency spending spree should reassure skeptics, including a potential No. 1 pick, that things might be changing in Cincinnati.
Picking underrated, overrated NFL free-agent signings
How'd the Colts do in landing Philip Rivers? Pro Football Focus evaluates deals getting too much or too little praise.
Billings agrees to deal with Browns, agency says
Andrew Billings, who developed into one of the Bengals' most reliable interior linemen over the past three seasons, has reached a deal with the Browns, his representatives said.
Source: Bengals add ex-Vikings CB Alexander
Mackensie Alexander joins Trae Waynes as former Vikings cornerbacks to have reached deals with the Bengals this offseason.
Ben Baby ESPN Staff Writer
The Bengals have agreed to terms with ex-Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander, a source confirmed on Thursday morning. The former second-round pick will receive a one-year deal worth $4 million. Alexander made 10 starts in four years in Minnesota. Alexander could help fill a void left by Darqueze Dennard, who signed with the Jaguars after six seasons in Cincinnati.
Ben Baby ESPN Staff Writer
The Bengals agreed to terms with offensive lineman Xavier Su'a-Filo for a three-year deal worth $10 million, a source confirmed on Wednesday. The six-year veteran has made 53 starts in his career. He spent the last two years with the Dallas Cowboys and started 12 of his 19 appearances. Su'a-Filo's addition comes hours after the Bengals released John Miller. Miller was the team's primary starting right guard in 2019 and still had two years remaining on his contract.
Bengals release cornerback Webb, guard Miller
The Bengals are releasing cornerback B.W. Webb and guard John Miller.
Source: CB Dennard, Jags reach 3-year deal
Darqueze Dennard, who was one of the most effective defensive backs for the Bengals last season, has reached a three-year, $13.5 million deal with the Jaguars, a source told ESPN.
Sources: Bengals add Reader, Waynes to defense
The Bengals have agreed to a four-year contract with defensive tackle D.J. Reader.
Ben Baby ESPN Staff Writer
Anything the Bengals want to do in free agency should include shedding QB Andy Dalton's contract. After they tagged WR A.J. Green and tendered four restricted free agents, Cincinnati has around $3.8 million in salary cap wiggle room as the negotiating period opens. It is still holding space for draft salaries, future injury costs, dead money, etc. For the team to get up to $20 million as it anticipates, it would likely need to shed Dalton's expiring contract worth $17.7 million in cap space.
Ben Baby ESPN Staff Writer
The Bengals have tendered four restricted free agents, the team announced Monday: TE Cethan Carter, G Alex Redmond, DT Josh Tupou and S Brandon Wilson.
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2019 AFC North Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 14 | 2 | 0 | .875 | 531 | 282 |
| Pittsburgh | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 289 | 303 |
| Cleveland | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 335 | 393 |
| Cincinnati | 2 | 14 | 0 | .125 | 279 | 420 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards228.319th
Rushing Yards94.825th
Points For17.330th
Points Against26.3