Who's next for Bengals? Early primer on 2017 free agents

CINCINNATI -- Yes, the Cincinnati Bengals are still in the process of re-signing players for the 2016 season.

But 2017 will be here before you know it.

As the Bengals keep trying to get a few more of their unrestricted free agents back under contract for this coming season, let's take a quick look at the players they may be trying to retain a year from now. As it currently stands, the Bengals will have 15 unrestricted free agents and two restricted free agents next March.

Tyler Eifert could be an 18th free agent, but it's highly doubtful at this stage. The former first-round draft pick's rookie contract is slated to end after this season, but the Bengals will probably sign him to a long-term…