Cincinnati figures to have an explosive offense with Joe Burrow continuing to throw the ball to Chase and Higgins, but it will struggle to compete with the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens and other AFC contenders if it doesn't take strides on the defensive side.

Trey Hendrickson might be closing in on a big payday. The Bengals defensive end has been involved in a whole slate of contract ponderings and trade rumors this offseason. An extension could be coming,

The latest rumors possibly reveal why the Cincinnati Bengals have yet to trade superstar edge rusher Trey Hendrickson.

Judkins was dominant over his last three college seasons, rushing for 3,785 yards and 45 touchdowns on a 5.1 per-carry average. In many expert rankings, he's one of the top five backs in the upcoming draft class, which is saying something in an Ashton Jeanty-dominated class.

The Bengals own 10 picks, and at least one of them will likely be an offensive lineman. Here's what their roster needs next season.

NFL rookies are given four-year contracts when they enter the league; first-round picks include a team option for a fifth season, which teams can choose to pick up or decline. The window to extend a player's fifth-year option opened on Jan.