The Bengals got a big win with this rookie.

Downs is currently the top favorite to land with Cincinnati on the MDD (22% chance to get picked by the Bengals), while Woods and Bailey are right behind him. On the outside, a trio of three players is rising to the top for Cincinnati as the best draft fits in 2026.

If all the Bengals’ draft picks could contribute as much, they’d be in better shape.

The Cincinnati Bengals’ season came to a disappointing end as the team lost 20-18 to the Cleveland Browns in the season finale. Every year, the NFL and NFL Players Association agree on a set of game-related rules violations that may result in accountability measures.

CINCINNATI — Pro Football Focus writer Zach Tantillo named secret superstars for each NFL team from the 2025 season, and Cincinnati's came from the worst unit out of the three phases.

Chase is the fifth player in Bengals history to be named a first team All-Pro more than once in his career. Hall of Fame tackle Anthony Munoz earned the honor nine times, followed by tackle Willie Anderson with three. Defensive tackle Geno Atkins and wide receiver Chad Johnson each had two as well.

Former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga was inducted into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.Maualuga was one of three former NFL players inducted in the class of 2026 this weekend in Hawaii,

These Bengals players went the wrong direction this season.