A top NFC team will reportedly go hard after Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow if he becomes available in a trade. Burrow hasn’t outright requested a trade from the Bengals. But the No. 1 pick of the 2020 NFL Draft made headlines in December when he was asked about potentially playing on another team in the future.

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The Bengals get a big steal in a new mock draft.

Joe Flacco shut down the idea of retiring from the NFL as the veteran Bengals quarterback finished his 18th year in the league.

CINCINNATI — The Bengals were labeled a good trade fit for veteran Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne recently. Bleacher Report's Krisopher Knox thinks Cincinnati should pursue the veteran.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers coach Troy Walters is staying on staff for another year.CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones reports Walters declined an interview request for the Chicago Bears offensive coordinator vacancy,

It’s not a secret what the Bengals might look to address, either. The Al Golden-coordinated defense was severely lacking along the front seven last season. Plus, pass-rushers Trey Hendrickson and Joseph Ossai are both slated to be free agents.

The Bengals have needs, but this trade idea would be very bold.