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The Cincinnati Bengals came to an agreement with five players after the negotiating window opened on Monday, but there's more work to do. Here are five players they should target in free agency: Teven Jenkins, G, Chicago Bears The Bengals need to add two guards and Jenkins should be at the top of their list.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / February 14

List of 2025 NFL Scouting Combine invites implores Bengals to attack their biggest need like they did last year

Two of the Cincinnati Bengals' first four picks in last year's NFL Draft were spent on defensive tackles. Kris Jenkins Jr. and McKinnley Jackson aren't

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 26

'It's A Great Feeling' - Kris Jenkins All Smiles After Most Productive NFL Day Yet Against Browns

Kris Jenkins just had his most productive day in a Bengals uniform and he's excited to bottle that defensive momentum into the biggest game of the season against Denver.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 19

Cincinnati Bengals Film Breakdown: The Good, Bad and Ugly From Kris Jenkins' Rookie Season

The Bengals took Kris Jenkins Jr. with their second round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Now that he has played 12 games, there’s plenty of snaps to review.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

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Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / September 21

Cincinnati Bengals Rookie Expected to Make First NFL Start in Critical Week 3 Matchup with Washington Commanders

After two weeks of the 2024 NFL season, it is painfully apparent that the depth at the defensive tackle position is nonexistent for the Cincinnati Bengals. After starting the season without their two rookies, the team has essentially been limited to three-technique tackles B.J.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 13

Cincinnati Bengals Final Injury Report Ahead of Chiefs Matchup

The Bengals won't have wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) or rookie defensive tackle Kris Jenkins (thumb) for Sunday's action against the Chiefs. Kansas City relatively healthy on their end, with only wide receiver Marquise Brown missing practice this week amidst news he's headed to injured reserve.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 20

Cincinnati Bengals Film Review: How Rookie Kris Jenkins Has Improved This Preseason

The Bengals took Kris Jenkins in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft with the hopes that he could be an asset in run defense after losing DJ Reader in free agency.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / August 17

3 winners and 2 losers for Bengals in blowout preseason loss to Bears

The Cincinnati Bengals played their second preseason game of 2024 against the Bears in Chicago, and it was an ugly one for the visiting team. Without the starters out there, the Bengals couldn't get anything going on offense, and they struggled to generate stops on defense, too.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 17

Watch: Former Michigan DT Kris Jenkins records first NFL sack

Former Michigan football defensive lineman Kris Jenkins Jr. became a second-round draft pick by the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2024 NFL Draft. The Bengals were needing some help on the inside of their defensive line and drafted the Michigan run stuffer.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 12

Bengals Roster Breakdown: Kris Jenkins Jr. is off to make his own legacy in Cincinnati

Throughout the summer leading up to the regular season, we will go through the entire 2024 Cincinnati Bengals roster. Every single day until the season opener against the New England Patriots, we will break down a player on the roster including his background, contract status, and path towards making the team.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / June 21

A Range of Expectations for Bengals Rookies: Kris Jenkins

If the Cincinnati Bengals Super Bowl window is to truly remain open for the duration of Joe Burrow‘s career, the team absolutely needs to hit on as many premium picks as possible.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / June 13

Bengals sign second-round rookie DT

He was selected with the 49th pick, making him one of several interior defenders who heard their names called during the beginning of Day 2.

Joe Burrow acknowledges he has faced doubts about durability

Bengals shore up offensive line, extend two-time Super Bowl champion

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Gridiron Heroics / June 13

Report: Cincinnati Bengals Ink 'Mutant' Second-Round Pick

The 2024 Cincinnati Bengals draft class is nearly complete! In a class of 10 picks, Kris Jenkins marks the ninth announced signing. Only Amarius Mims has yet to sign his rookie deal, which should come soon.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / June 10

Cincinnati Bengals Player Profile: Kris Jenkins

The Cincinnati Bengals desperately needed to address the defensive tackle position in the 2024 NFL Draft after the departure of DJ Reader. The orange and

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 3

Kris Jenkins Blown Away By Bengals Facilities: 'The Technology is Lit'

Bengals rookie Kris Jenkins has made it clear that he's ecstatic to be in Cincinnati. The Bengals took Jenkins with the 49th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Kris Jenkins rookie contract figures with Cincinnati Bengals revealed after NFL Draft

Following Kris Jenkins‘ No. 49 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, his rookie contract numbers have been revealed. According to Spotrac, the former Wolverines star will sign a four-year rookie deal worth approximately $7.702 million.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 22, 2024

Ranking NFL bloodline prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft

Here is a ranking of the players who already have ties to the NFL.

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College Football News / 5 GOATs / April 18, 2024

Kris Jenkins hoping to follow in father’s footsteps as NFL Draft approaches

Growing up, Kris Jenkins saw what NFL success looked like. His father, Kris Jenkins Sr., was an All-Pro with the Carolina Panthers and made four Pro Bowls with the Panthers and New York Jets.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / March 7, 2024

Kris Jenkins shouts out his mom, reveals pre-NFL Combine message from his dad

Kris Jenkins plays for more than himself. Before the Michigan defensive lineman took the field at the NFL Scouting Combine, he talked to his dad on the phone.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 6, 2024

Way-too-early Cleveland Browns 2024 NFL Draft preview

The Browns aren't scheduled to make their first selection draft until the second round; That's why Cleveland must hit on several players in this year's class.

Whispers linking Bears' Justin Fields with Browns continue after combine

Does Texans GM believe he won Deshaun Watson trade with Browns?

Joe Flacco is eyeing a new deal with the Browns

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Michigan Wolverines News / Blue By Ninety / March 1, 2024

Michigan football star Kris Jenkins cashes in at NFL combine

Former Michigan football standout Kris Jenkins made the “freaks” list for a reason and he made himself some money at the NFL combine on Thursday. More and more players are deciding to skip workouts at the NFL combine or they are skipping the combine altogether.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / February 28, 2024

2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kris Jenkins

Kris Jenkins NFL Draft Overview Position: Defensive Lineman Height: 6’3 (Unofficial) Weight: 305 lbs (Unofficial) Age: 22 years old School: Michigan Wolverines The Michigan Wolverines are the 2023 and 2024 NCAA football playoff champions.

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / February 13, 2024

National champion Michigan makes NFL combine history

Jim Harbaugh boldly stated he believed the Wolverines would break Georgia’s record of 15 players taken in a single NFL Draft. He just may be proved right.

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / January 12, 2024

Michigan football: Why Kris Jenkins declared for 2024 NFL Draft after CFP title win

Following the recently concluded National Championship, a number of Michigan football players have already declared for the NFL draft. Considering how high their draft stock is at the moment, it’s no surprise as to why several of the Wolverines are opting to enter the professional ranks.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / January 12, 2024

Michigan DL Kris Jenkins declares for 2024 NFL Draft

Michigan defensive lineman Kris Jenkins has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Jenkins spent four seasons with the Wolverines, making 44 appearances and 32 starts.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30, 2023