Breaking Down Bengals Free Agents: Trey Hendrickson, Joe Flacco, Dalton Risner & More


Author: Cincinnati Bengals Talk, HMA January 15, 2026 Duration: 16:50
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Breaking Down Bengals Free Agents: Trey Hendrickson, Joe Flacco, Dalton Risner & More

The Cincinnati Bengals have major decisions to make in free agency, and James Rapien breaks down every key pending free agent and their chances of returning. From Trey Hendrickson and Joseph Ossai to Joe Flacco, Dalton Risner, Geno Stone, Tanner Hudson, and more, we examine who’s likely to stay in Cincinnati, who could be gone, and what each decision means for the Bengals’ 2026 roster. Use code BENGALSTALKFB50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box plus free breakfast for 1 year at https://bit.ly/3WJl6W5!

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