There, Joe Burrow faced a Dolphins team that just benched draft classmate Tua Tagovailoa, hoping to finish the season strong after completing his injury comeback. But as a whole, the Bengals will keep a keen eye on developmental reps while thinking about 2026.

From re-signing Dalton Risner to adding to a defense that needs help on all three levels, Cincinnati's front office has plenty of work to do. The good news is they have the resources to add a significant amount of talent. The Bengals are projected to have the eighth most cap space in the NFL according to Spotrac with $55 million.

The first-round order for the 2026 NFL draft has the Cincinnati Bengals with the 10th overall pick at the conclusion of their NFL Week 18 loss to the Cleveland Browns. The Bengals, Chiefs and Saints are the three NFL teams that finished with 6-11 records ...