Jungle Roar

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals ended their mandatory minicamp on a high note with positive vibes from Joe Burrow indicating that there's a new level and sense of urgency and a willingness to embrace the pressure to excel in 2026. Richard Skinner joins Trags to discuss the messaging of Burrow and head coach Zac Taylor on Wednesday and what it means going forward into training camp this July.

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CINCINNATI -- The Bengals bit the bullet a bit and finally restructured Joe Burrow's contract to save them $10 million in cap space for this season, converting $10 million of his 2026 salary into a bonus. What impact will that have on the books and why fans should care? Could Kyle Dugger be an X-factor in the Bengals safety room this season with Bryan Cook and Jordan Battle? Richard Skinner of Local 12 joins Trags to discuss.

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CINCINNATI -- Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and DJ Turner all took part in voluntary OTA practice Tuesday outside Paycor Stadium, a sure sign that all three are fully committed to putting in the work to make the season special for the Bengals. What were the biggest takeaways from Tuesday's workout? Richard Skinner of Local 12 joins Trags to discuss.

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CINCINNATI -- The Bengals announced five additional names to the list of Ring of Honor nominees for induction this fall at a Bengals home game. DT Geno Atkins, DE Carlos Dunlap, WR A.J. Green, CB Leon Hall and LT Andrew Whitworth. They join seven others, K Jim Breech, RB James Brooks, WR Cris Collinsworth, S David Fulcher, G Max Montoya, TE Bob Trumpy and LB Reggie Williams join K Jim Breech, HB James Brooks, WR Cris Collinsworth, S David Fulcher, G Max Montoya, TE Bob Trumpy and LB Reggie Williams on the 12-person ballot. Skinny of Local 12 joins Trags to discuss the ballot given to select Bengals Season Ticket members that will decide the next two names to go up on the East facade of Paycor Stadium. Trags and Skinny also discuss the latest from the offseason program and the latest on Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

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CINCINNATI -- Orlando Brown Jr. says there's a lot to like about the Bengals schedule, and he's not worried about no bye week after Madrid. Joe Burrow is ready to take on the rigors of the offseason in full and gets a visit from Kid Cudi, and the Bengals defense is primed for a special season. Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com joins Trags to discuss.

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CINCINNATI -- The 2026 Bengals schedule is out and it features the third-easiest slate of games in the NFL per last year's strength of schedule. Which games stand out for the Bengals and why? A New Year's Eve game in Cincinnati between the Bengals and Ravens, a stretch of 1 p.m. games to start the season, and dealing with a trip to Madrid, Spain in November. Trags and Skinny touch on it all.

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CINCINNATI -- Phase 2 of the Bengals offseason workout program begins this week, with rookies joining veterans on the field and in the classroom to assimilate to the Bengals offseason preparations. Which rookies are expected to shine and which have room for improvement? The NFL schedule gets released on Thursday night. What should fans look for in the schedule release? Will Dax Hill wind up starting the season as one of the two starting outside corners or is the slot still a possibility? Richard Skinner of Local12 joins Trags to discuss.

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CINCINNATI -- The Bengals have made wholesale changes to their roster this offseason, boosting their defense and fortifying their offensive line. They brought in All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and made several moves to bolster the defense. They have made several other moves to strengthen the roster. Dan Hoard, the voice of the Bengals, joins Trags to discuss this and much more on the latest episode of the Jungle Roar Pod.

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CINCINNATI -- The Bengals took two offensive linemen, a wide receiver, a tight end and defensive tackle on Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday. Add to that a defensive edge with their second round pick and a tall, rangy corner with great upside in Round 3 on Friday and the Bengals feel they've added great depth and some playmakers to a roster that is ready to return to the Super Bowl. Richard Skinner of Local 12 joins Trags to break it all down in the latest episode of the Jungle Roar Pod.

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CINCINNATI -- The Bengals took another massive step in the rebuild of their defense by acquiring Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the tenth overall pick. On Monday, Lawrence met his new teammates during the team's first offseason workouts and the impact was immediate and overwhelmingly positive. What do the Bengals address now in the final six rounds of the draft after bringing in two safeties and two defensive tackles in free agency? What will they do to free up cap space? How much was Joe Burrow behind all of this? What about a Burrow restructure? Skinny joins Trags to discuss all of this and much more on the latest Jungle Roar Pod.

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