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FILE - Washington defensive back Kyler Gordon participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, March 6, 2022. Gordon is a potential pick for the Cincinnati Bengals in next week’s NFL draft as the team seeks depth at the cornerback position. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Super Bowl runner-up Bengals seeking cornerbacks, line depth

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 02:07 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals players B.J. Hill (92) and Quinton Spain (67) dance during warm ups during NFL football practice Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Los Angeles. The Cincinnati Bengals play the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl Feb. 13. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Bengals expected to again seek O-linemen among free agents

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 03:43 PM EST

FILE - Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) walks on the field ahead of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Miami Dolphins placed the franchise tag on tight end Mike Gesicki on Tuesday, March 8, which will keep him under contract for the 2022 season. (AP Photo/Willfredo Lee, File)
NFL salary cap for 2022 increases by nearly $26M to $208.2M

By Barry Wilner Mar. 08, 2022 10:43 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals free safety Jessie Bates III (30) celebrates his interception against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Bengals place franchise tag on safety Jessie Bates III

Mar. 07, 2022 06:07 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) after the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Los Angeles Rams won 23-20. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Kupp's late TD lifts Rams over Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl

By Barry Wilner Feb. 13, 2022 10:25 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) falls after being sacked by Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Ernest Jones (50) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Super Bowl Live: Kupp named Super Bowl MVP after winning TD

Feb. 13, 2022 03:26 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson, right, during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Sacking QBs has always been passion for Bengals' Hendrickson

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Feb. 08, 2022 06:41 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates with fans after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Analysis: Bengals provide hope, blueprint for lowly teams

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Feb. 07, 2022 02:15 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, center, catches a pass short of the end zone between Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) and cornerback Eli Apple, right, during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Super Bowl Matchup: Veteran Rams versus upstart Bengals

By Barry Wilner Feb. 04, 2022 01:11 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals safety Vonn Bell, left, intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) as Bengals free safety Jessie Bates (30) defends during overtime in the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Mistakes on offense cost Chiefs 3rd straight Super Bowl trip

By Dave Skretta Jan. 30, 2022 06:47 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Naquan Jones (90) during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
AFC Matchup: Newbie Bengals visit perennial contender Chiefs

By Barry Wilner Jan. 27, 2022 02:12 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bengals' patience pays off as Taylor delivers a playoff team

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 27, 2022 02:00 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown's touchdown during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Titans waste top seed again with Henry's return not enough

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 22, 2022 10:41 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates after Devin Singletary (26) rushed for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won 29-15. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Titans hope third time is charm as top seed in AFC playoffs

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 13, 2022 06:46 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Kansas City Chiefs at Cincinnati Bengals 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 01:31 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 03:37 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) celebrates as he leaves the field following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
49ers stars deliver late to avoid another collapse

By Josh Dubow Dec. 13, 2021 07:11 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates a touchdown pass to Ja'Marr Chase with Joe Mixon during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Bengals still in playoff picture, but can't afford mistakes

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 13, 2021 03:43 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws before an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Los Angeles Chargers at Cincinnati Bengals 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 12:33 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) scores a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Bengals start critical December stretch against Chargers

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 02, 2021 01:17 PM EST