Don't be surprised if the Cincinnati Bengals get the 2026 offseason started off with a loud bang.
The Bengals are in a championship window, but it's being wasted by injuries and a bad defense. That simply will not stand, especially not with the ownership signing off on the biggest contracts in franchise history. The expectation in 2026 is going to be competing for a Super Bowl, which will almost certainly lead to some major offseason fireworks.
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is not the general manager of the team, but his presence undoubtedly influences a ton of what this team does from the top down.