Cincinnati Bengals' second-round pick Cashius Howell expects to sign his rookie contract within the next two weeks. Howell has already signed the participation waiver to practice without a contract.

The Cincinnati Bengals have a lot of talent on their roster, but they've missed the playoffs in each of the past three years. They'd missed the postseason, despite having a star quarterback like Joe Burrow.

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Cincinnati Bengals Top Draft Pick Cashius Howell Could Be Better Than Fans Expect

FOX 19 Sports Director Joe Danneman found it fascinating when I told him, on the latest Bengals Squad Show, that I do mock schedules. Therefore, this is my Mock Schedule for the Bengals ahead of the 2026 Season.

The Cincinnati Bengals began their 2026 NFL Draft haul last week when they traded for Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. Cincinnati sent the No. 10 pick to the Giants to acquire Lawrence, who immediately upgrades the interior defensive line.

The Cincinnati Bengals made sweeping changes to their defense with their 2026 NFL Draft picks. Could they sign a veteran linebacker to put the finishing touches on the defense?

Track every pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Second-round pick Cashius Howell dropping into coverage was among the interesting observations from a day of first impressions.

Cincinnati Bengals Sign Large Chunk of 2026 Class Ahead of Rookie Minicamp, Two Names Unsigned

The Cincinnati Bengals have one of the best offenses in the league, but the offensive line has held them back for the last few years. Last season, the offensive line began to come together, showing a lot of promise and potential down the stretch.