{"id":854073,"date":"2026-04-04T22:40:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T22:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/854073\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T22:40:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T22:40:19","slug":"bengals-news-4-4-lining-up-the-backers-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/854073\/","title":{"rendered":"Bengals News (4\/4): Lining up the Backers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bengals News<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bengals.com\/news\/2026-nfl-draft-top-prospects-linebackers-sonny-styles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:2026 NFL Draft Prospect Primer: Linebackers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;2026 NFL Draft Prospect Primer&quot;}\" class=\"link \">2026 NFL Draft Prospect Primer: Linebackers<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The calendar has officially turned to April, meaning all eyes are set on Pittsburgh and the 2026 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cincinnati.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/bengals\/2026\/03\/31\/zac-taylor-on-risk-reward-of-joe-burrow-playing-flag-football\/89405201007\/?gnt-cfr=1&amp;gca-cat=p&amp;gca-uir=true&amp;gca-epti=z115039p115850l002950c115850e1109xxv115039d--45--b--45--&amp;gca-ft=174&amp;gca-ds=sophi\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Are the Bengals OK with Joe Burrow playing flag football?;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Are the Bengals OK with Joe Burrow playing flag football?&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Are the Bengals OK with Joe Burrow playing flag football?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">When Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow decided to play in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles on March 21 not many could have predicted it to play out how it did.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stripehype.com\/bengals-are-at-least-feigning-interest-in-cant-miss-2026-nfl-draft-target\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bengals are at least feigning interest in can\u2019t-miss 2026 NFL Draft target;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Bengals are at least feigning interest in can\u2019t-miss 2026 NFL Draft target&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Bengals are at least feigning interest in can\u2019t-miss 2026 NFL Draft target<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Due diligence is cool and all. However\u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atozsports.com\/nfl\/cincinnati-bengals-news\/bengals-offseason-workout-schedule-dates-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bengals announce when new free agent signings and eventual 2026 NFL Draft picks will first suit up in team colors this year;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Bengals announce when new free agent signings and eventual 2026 NFL Draft picks will first suit up in team colors this year&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Bengals announce when new free agent signings and eventual 2026 NFL Draft picks will first suit up in team colors this year<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Cincinnati Bengals have revealed their 2026 offseason workout schedule, including important dates for rookie minicamp, OTAs, and mandatory minicamp over the next few months.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/bengals\/onsi\/allbengals-insiders-plus\/scouting-concerns-surface-for-possible-bengals-top-pick-option-in-2026-nfl-draft-01kn9qyqb2hv\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Scouting Concerns Surface For Possible Bengals Top Pick Option in 2026 NFL Draft;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Scouting Concerns Surface For Possible Bengals Top Pick Option in 2026 NFL Draft&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Scouting Concerns Surface For Possible Bengals Top Pick Option in 2026 NFL Draft<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Cincinnati could take him at Pick 10.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bengalswire.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/bengals\/2026\/04\/04\/mel-kiper-saves-day-bengals-nfl-mock-draft\/89465586007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Mel Kiper saves day for Bengals in new 3-round NFL mock draft;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Mel Kiper saves day for Bengals in new 3-round NFL mock draft&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Mel Kiper saves day for Bengals in new 3-round NFL mock draft<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Maybe the\u00a0Cincinnati Bengals\u00a0should consult with Mel Kiper before the draft each year.<\/p>\n<p>NFL News<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atozsports.com\/nfl-draft\/3-round-2026-nfl-mock-draft-the-cowboys-make-a-massive-splash-to-shake-up-the-top-10-chiefs-get-greedy-with-an-early-trade\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:3-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: The Cowboys make a massive splash to shake up the top-10, Chiefs get greedy with an early trade;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;3-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft&quot;}\" class=\"link \">3-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: The Cowboys make a massive splash to shake up the top-10, Chiefs get greedy with an early trade<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The rumor mill has the Cowboys contemplating a monster splash trade in the 2026 NFL Draft. What if they pull off the blockbuster? We explore in this 3-round 2026 NFL mock draft.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/lance-zierlein-2026-nfl-mock-draft-3-0-cowboys-hit-the-jackpot-at-no-12-plus-two-trades\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Lance Zierlein 2026 NFL mock draft 3.0: Cowboys hit the jackpot at No. 12, plus two trades;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Lance Zierlein 2026 NFL mock draft 3.0&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Lance Zierlein 2026 NFL mock draft 3.0: Cowboys hit the jackpot at No. 12, plus two trades<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">With free agency signings and trades clarifying the roster-building picture for many teams, let\u2019s take another spin at projecting Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/articles\/nfl\/nfl-says-rashee-rice-will-not-be-disciplined-over-exgirlfriends-assault-allegations\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:NFL says Rashee Rice will not be disciplined over ex-girlfriend\u2019s assault allegations;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;NFL says Rashee Rice will not be disciplined over ex-girlfriend\u2019s assault allegations&quot;}\" class=\"link \">NFL says Rashee Rice will not be disciplined over ex-girlfriend\u2019s assault allegations<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The\u00a0NFL\u00a0said Friday that it would not discipline\u00a0Rashee Rice\u00a0after a former girlfriend posted images of bruises and wounds on social media earlier this year and alleged that they were caused by the\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0wide receiver.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/news\/qb-kirk-cousins-raiders-career-earnings\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kirk Cousins getting paid by Raiders: How QB has cashed in to become one of NFL\u2019s richest players;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Kirk Cousins getting paid by Raiders&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Kirk Cousins getting paid by Raiders: How QB has cashed in to become one of NFL\u2019s richest players<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Only two players in NFL history have made more money than Cousins, who has just one playoff victory in his 14-year career<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/jalen-hurts-apparently-has-gotten-the-message\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jalen Hurts apparently has gotten the message;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Jalen Hurts apparently has gotten the message&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Jalen Hurts apparently has gotten the message<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Wednesday\u2019s\u00a0curiously timed report\u00a0regarding the role of quarterback Jalen Hurts in the Eagles\u2019 offensive dysfunction seemed to be a message. And the message reportedly has been received.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Bengals News 2026 NFL Draft Prospect Primer: Linebackers The calendar has officially turned to April, meaning all eyes&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":854074,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2053],"tags":[4955,228,61,227,256,2296,3619,7,4725,2004,492,1577,110,1014,1360,6,835,1446,69,520,4000,2239],"class_list":{"0":"post-854073","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cincinnati-bengals","8":"tag-2026-nfl-draft","9":"tag-bengals","10":"tag-big-ten-conference","11":"tag-cincinnati","12":"tag-cincinnati-bengals","13":"tag-cincinnatibengals","14":"tag-fernando-mendoza","15":"tag-football","16":"tag-indiana-hoosiers","17":"tag-indianapolis","18":"tag-jalen-hurts","19":"tag-joe-burrow","20":"tag-kansas-city-chiefs","21":"tag-los-angeles","22":"tag-lucas-oil-stadium","23":"tag-nfl","24":"tag-nfl-news","25":"tag-ohio-state","26":"tag-ohio-state-buckeyes","27":"tag-pittsburgh","28":"tag-rashee-rice","29":"tag-sonny-styles"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nfl\/116348848207198034","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/854073","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=854073"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/854073\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/854074"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=854073"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=854073"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=854073"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}