Here’s the latest transfer news from Bengals Nation as of May 8, 2025:
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### 🔄 Recent Signings & Roster Moves
* **Samaje Perine (RB)**: The Bengals re-signed Perine to a two-year, \$3.6 million contract on March 13, 2025. Perine previously played for Cincinnati in 2022 and 2023 before joining the Kansas City Chiefs. ([Wikipedia][1])
* **Tedarrell Slaton (DT)**: On March 13, 2025, the Bengals signed Slaton to a two-year, \$14.1 million deal. Slaton is expected to bolster the team’s interior defensive line.([ESPN.com][2])
* **Oren Burks (LB)**: The Bengals signed Burks to a two-year, \$5 million contract on March 17, 2025. Burks adds depth to the linebacker corps.([Wikipedia][1])
* **Lucas Patrick (G)**: On March 21, 2025, the Bengals signed Patrick to a one-year, \$2.1 million contract. Patrick brings experience to the offensive line.([Wikipedia][3])
* **Joe Giles-Harris (LB)**: The Bengals signed Giles-Harris to a one-year, \$1.1 million contract on April 9, 2025. Giles-Harris provides additional depth at linebacker.([Wikipedia][1])
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### 🔄 Departures
* **Alex Cappa (G)**: The Bengals released Cappa on March 3, 2025. Cappa had struggled with pass protection in the previous season.([Wikipedia][4])
* **Sheldon Rankins (DT)**: The Bengals released Rankins on February 21, 2025. Rankins had been with the team since 2024.([Wikipedia][1])
* **Sam Hubbard (DE)**: Hubbard announced his retirement from the NFL on March 5, 2025. He had been a key defensive player for the Bengals.([Wikipedia][5], [ESPN.com][2])
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### 🧠 Draft Picks & Undrafted Free Agents
* **Shemar Stewart (DE)**: The Bengals selected Stewart with the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Stewart is known for his athleticism and potential to develop into a dominant pass rusher.([Cincy Jungle][6])
* **Demetrius Knight Jr. (LB)**: The Bengals selected Knight in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Knight’s journey from quarterback to linebacker showcases his versatility and determination.([Cincy Jungle][7])
* **Undrafted Free Agents**: The Bengals have signed several undrafted free agents, including defensive lineman Dante Barnett, cornerback Bralyn Lux, and running back Quali Conley. These players will compete for roster spots during training camp.([Cincy Jungle][8])
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For more in-depth analysis and updates, check out the latest podcast episode: ([Cincy Jungle][9]).
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[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Cincinnati_Bengals_season?utm_source=chatgpt.com “2025 Cincinnati Bengals season”
[2]: 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”
[3]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucas_Patrick?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Lucas Patrick”
[4]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Cappa?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Alex Cappa”
[5]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Hubbard?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Sam Hubbard”
[6]: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/5/8/24417138/bengals-film-room-shemar-stewart-texas-am?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Film Room: Shemar Stewart is Better than You Think”
[7]: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/5/6/24418479/demetrius-knight-jr-qb-door-dash-driver-bengals-draft-pick?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Demetrius Knight Jr. goes from QB and Door Dash driver to Bengals draft pick”
[8]: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/5/5/24422105/best-bengals-undrafted-free-agent-signing-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Monday Discussion: Best undrafted free agent signing for the Bengals”
[9]: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/5/8/24424049/cincinnati-bengals-podcast-nfl-draft-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com
“Podcast: Who the Bengals Didn’t Draft”
