Bengals 2026 NFL Draft: Picks by round, biggest needs, best fits

Cincinnati Bengals NFL draft trade candidate: RB Samaje Perine

Per USA TODAY's Jack McKessy:

Like the Ravens, the Bengals don't have an obvious trade candidate. Quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are virtually untouchable with the value they bring to the team's offense. Cincinnati's previously obvious trade candidate was edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, but he walked in free agency, signing a multi-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens. That leaves Perine, the Bengals' backup running back to Chase Brown. Perine is in the last year under contract in Cincinnati and has made a career for himself as a complementary back that can catch passes out of the backfield. The Bengals wouldn't receive a massive return for a backup player, but there aren't any other obvious trade candidates.

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Cincinnati Bengals NFL draft picks by round

Round 1

• None

Round 2

• No. 41 (2.9)

Round 3

• No. 72 (3.8)

Round 4

• No. 110 (4.10)

Round 5

• None

Round 6

• No. 189 (6.8)
• No. 199 (6.18) from Lions via Browns

Round 7

• No. 221 (7.5) from Giants via Cowboys
• No. 226 (7.10)

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