Week In Review: Writing The Script
As free agency and 2021 NFL Draft quickly approach, take a look at the latest mock drafts and find out who the analysts are pairing the Bengals with the No. 5 overall pick.
HBCUs Have Played Prominent Role In Bengals History
As Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders uses his Hall-of-Fame pedigree to put the spotlight on football at historically black colleges and universities, the Bengals just observed the 45th anniversary of head coach Paul Brown's last and best team that featured a bevy of stars from that tiny game that once towered over the NFL landscape.
Bengals Defense Seeks Same Traits As Scheme Evolves
The Bengals may be running a different blueprint on defense these days, but the specifications of the prospective players haven't budged one centimeter or kilogram.
Leapin' Lemar's Hall Case
When it comes to overlooked greats, the Bengals have a deep bench. Ken Riley, who has the most interceptions by a cornerback since the merger. Ken Anderson, who has more NFL passing titles than all but two players. Isaac Curtis, the prototype of the modern pro receiver who made them change the rules. And this man. Leapin' Lemar Parrish.
Bengals Scouts Revise The Script For Next Draft Phase
It doesn't look like there's going to a story coming out of this draft like last year's Tale of Tee Higgins when the Bengals picked off one of their best rookies ever with the first selection of the second round. As the calendar inches inexorably to the end of the pandemic year, the Bengals draft room is steeling again for changes.
Check out some of the best photos from Carl Lawson during the 2020 NFL season.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carl Lawson (58) warms up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals' Carl Lawson (58) reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Defensive end Carl Lawson (58) fires ups the defensive line prior to the Bengals game against the New York Giants on Nov. 29, 2020.
DE Carl Lawson during the 2020 team media day
Carl Lawson (58) rushes the passer against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4 of the 2020 NFL season.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carl Lawson (58) tackles New York Giants quarterback Colt McCoy (12) is tackled by during the second half of NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Houston Texans offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) blocks Cincinnati Bengals' Carl Lawson (58) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Carl Lawson fires up the huddle as the Bengals prepare for a Monday Night showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
DE Carl Lawson travels with the team prior to the Week 3 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Cincinnati Bengals' Bobby Hart (68) battles against Carl Lawson (58) during an NFL football camp practice in Cincinnati, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carl Lawson (58) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carl Lawson (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Landover.
Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz (11) tries to escape from Cincinnati Bengals' Carl Lawson (58) as Jason Peters (71) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Defensive end Carl Lawson (58) looks over to the sideline after making a tackle against the Tennessee Titans in Week 8 of the 2020 NFL season.
Bengals defensive end Carl Lawson (58) rushes the passer against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at Paul Brown Stadium.
Carl Lawson runs off the field after the Bengals made a third down stop against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 4, 2020.
Bengals Re-Sign Long Snapper Clark Harris
On Wednesday, the Bengals re-signed LS Clark Harris to a one-year contract extension through the 2021 season. Harris, a 13th-year player in 2021, has served as Cincinnati's long snapper since mid-2009.
Jalen Davis Re-Signs With Bengals
Also on Wednesday, cornerback Jalen Davis signed a one-year contract extension through the 2021 season. The cornerback joined the Bengals' practice squad midway through last season and played in six games, recording four tackles.
