CINCINNATI — The NFL journey led Desmond Ridder back to Cincinnati for a shot with the Bengals this summer. UC's legendary former quarterback discussed the chance with the media on Wednesday. He's playing behind a familiar quarterback in a very familiar city.

The contract dispute between the Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson took a wrong turn on Tuesday when the All-Pro edge rusher didn't report to training camp with the rest of the team's veteran players.

Quarterback Joe Burrow said that the Cincinnati Bengals offense played “poorly” on the first day of training camp Wednesday.

Multiple players and coaches reflected more concern about Stewart’s absence than Hendrickson’s given the rookie’s inexperience compared to Hendrickson entering Year 9.

The Bengals are in need of tight end depth. Now a former first rounder and ex-Seahawks option is coming to visit.

The Cincinnati Bengals are hosting former Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant on a visit on Thursday. Fant was released by the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. In the 2024 season for the Seahawks, Fant hauled in 48 receptions for 500 yards and a touchdown across 14 games.

The Cincinnati Bengals still have not locked down their first-round draft pick from this year as Shemar Stewart threatens to re-enter next year's draft over a contract dispute. With Stewart's future in question and Trey Hendrickson also threatening to hold out this season,