The Cincinnati Bengals have been active this offseason, making strategic moves to bolster their roster for the 2025 season.
**Key Signings and Extensions:**
* Running back Samaje Perine returns to Cincinnati on a two-year, \$3.6 million deal, bringing valuable depth to the backfield.
* Defensive tackle Tedarrell Slaton joins on a two-year, \$14.1 million contract, aiming to strengthen the interior defensive line.
* Linebacker Oren Burks was signed to a two-year, \$5 million contract, adding experience to the linebacker corps.
* Offensive lineman Lucas Patrick was brought in on a one-year, \$2.1 million deal to provide depth along the offensive line.
* The Bengals secured long-term commitments from star wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, each signing four-year extensions worth \$161 million and \$115 million, respectively. ([ESPN.com][1], [Wikipedia][2], [Wikipedia][3])
**Departures and Trades:**
* Defensive end Sam Hubbard announced his retirement on March 5, 2025, concluding his career with 398 total tackles and 38.5 sacks.
* Guard Alex Cappa was released on March 3, 2025, after struggling with pass protection in the previous season. ([Wikipedia][4], [Cincy Jungle][5])
**Trade Rumors:**
* The Bengals are reportedly considering a move for veteran guard Brandon Scherff to bolster their offensive line. 
* There have been speculative discussions about the Bengals acquiring cornerback Sauce Gardner from the New York Jets to enhance their secondary. ([M Sports][6], [twsn.net][7])
As the offseason progresses, the Bengals continue to make moves aimed at strengthening their roster and positioning themselves for a competitive 2025 season.
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[1]: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44025346/bengals-2025-free-agency-tracker-offseason-moves-signings?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Bengals 2025 free agency tracker: Offseason moves, signings – ESPN”
[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Cincinnati_Bengals_season?utm_source=chatgpt.com “2025 Cincinnati Bengals season”
[3]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tee_Higgins?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Tee Higgins”
[4]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Hubbard?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Sam Hubbard”
[5]: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/3/3/24370760/cincinnati-bengals-cut-trade-candidates-alex-cappa-nfl-free-agency-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Cincinnati Bengals’ next cut/trade candidates after release of Alex Cappa: NFL Free Agency 2025 – Cincy Jungle”
[6]: https://motorcyclesports.net/cincinnati-bengals-eye-a-strategic-offensive-line-upgrade-while-clutching-a-62-million-war-chest-for-a-fierce-battle-in-the-2025-afc-north/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Cincinnati Bengals eye a strategic offensive line upgrade while clutching a $62 million war chest for a fierce battle in the 2025 AFC North”
[7]: https://twsn.net/2024/12/the-new-york-jets-will-trade-sauce-gardner-to-the-cincinnati-bengals-in-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com “The New York Jets Will Trade Sauce Gardner to the Cincinnati Bengals i
n 2025 | The Wright Way Network”
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