So far, it has. The Bengals attempted to move on with first-rounder Dax Hill in that role, who now plays cornerback. Geno Stone and Jordan Battle enter 2025 likely on their last chance to prove themselves under new coordinator Al Golden.

With full-blown training camp practices still a few weeks away, the NFL is enjoying what should be the laziest portion of its calendar. But talking about America’s most popular sports league never goes out of fashion – even if you simply want to talk about its fashion.

What to make of the Cincinnati Bengals heading into the 2025 NFL season? One on hand, you have quarterback Joe Burrow coming off of an MVP-caliber season and perhaps the best wide-receiver duo in the entire league.