Bengals news: Cut candidates, plans for Joe Burrow and more

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The Cincinnati Bengals exit Super Bowl week this year with the same goals as always: Crush a win-now offseason to get things back on track around Joe Burrow.

Easier said than done. But Duke Tobin’s press conference to end the year was a first, new step for the franchise.

Now, the Bengals pace toward an offseason where they could be notable spenders in free agency while also sitting on a top 10 draft pick.

Here’s a quick look at the news and buzz to know around the Bengals.

Bengals veterans who won’t be on Zac Taylor’s roster next year​

A rundown of the big-name Bengals who probably won’t be back next year. It’s a list that includes free agents, sure, but also some likely cut candidates. Big names like Trey Hendrickson are very much up for debate.

Another report hints at Bengals' offseason plans around Joe Burrow​

Some new reporting from a national insider confirms what has already started to emerge as news: The Bengals plan to spend some serious money this offseason. The defensive side of the ball remains the likeliest target.

RELATED: 6 Bengals veterans who won’t be on Zac Taylor’s roster next year

Bengals free agents list​

A review of the current list of Bengals free agents and how one algorithm projects what each player might make on their next contract.

Bengals coach offers telling comment that hints offseason plans​

The Bengals are out and about at pre-draft stuff right now. Commentary from one coach, in particular, points a pretty big red arrow at one area they will be looking to upgrade.

Bengals’ Orlando Brown on Joe Flacco​

Fun commentary from the Bengals lineman about Flacco:

"He's got way more superstar notoriety today than he did then... when he came into our locker room... I couldn't believe guy, like, Jamar Chase's reaction... Everybody was a flacco fan, man"

Bengals LT Orlando Brown Jr. talks about playing with Joe Flacco at different times in… pic.twitter.com/3YyF98hw9n

— Ryan Ripken (@ryanripkenshow) February 9, 2026

Bengals’ Tee Higgins viral moment​

Around the Super Bowl, a fan caught up with Tee Higgins and asked a critical question:

TRUE BLESSING, TEEEEEEEEEEEE @adizlady@DeniseD71131649#Bengals#RuleTheJungle#WhoDeypic.twitter.com/eOtZjFJFZQ

— Jennifer Schultz (@Jennife45487237) February 9, 2026

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