In a recent first annual mock draft from ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr., the Cincinnati Bengals took a risk that didn’t seem necessary. But in a first annual mock draft from another expert, the Bengals get new defensive coordinator Al Golden some help at a key spot in a way fans will like.

The 2025 NFL Draft will pose a big opportunity for Cincinnati to do exactly that -- and analyst Daniel Jeremiah recently dropped his first mock draft of the upcoming cycle. In Jeremiah's mock, the Bengals use the No. 17 overall selection to land Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen, who was remarkable last season for the Rebels.

The Cincinnati Bengals took Amarius Mims in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft with the hopes he could be a quality starter for a long time in front of Joe Burrow. Mims' story is very much in progr

The Bengals need to upgrade their defense during the offseason. Cincinnati needs to trade for these 2 players ASAP.

CINCINNATI (WXIX) -Joe Burrow made a surprise trip to the land down under for the Australian Open semifinals on Friday. The Australian Open and the NFL posted a video on Instagram where Burrow shared his excitement about being under the sun at the tournament.

Between that and leading the league in passing yards, Burrow made his case for the NFL MVP award. Thursday, he was officially announced as one of five finalists for the award. Joining him among the group are Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Lions quarterback Jared Goff and Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor shouts at an official as a replay runs on the video board in the first quarter of the NFL Week 17 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Campbell could be a strong choice for Cincinnati. He definitely addresses a position of need, as the Bengals urgently need to enhance their linebacking corps. There are also other areas that require attention, including the defensive line and the secondary.

Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins was ranked as the NFL's top free agent in a list released by USA Today on Wednesday.

Former Red Bank Catholic star Al Golden, fresh off Notre Dame's run to the CFP title game, is returning to the NFL as Bengals defensive coordinator

After interviewing with the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons, Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale has been linked to another potential job opening in the NFL.