Oh, that's right, the Cincinnati Bengals refusing to spend money. Now we're talking. Mandatory minicamps are wrapping up around the league, and the headlining discussion about the Bengals isn't Joe Burrow coming off an NFL-leading 43-touchdown season.

As good as Joe Burrow was last year, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback believes he needs to be even better in 2025 because his play will have the greatest impact on the team’s success.

Cincinnati Bengals' $276 Million Investments Named Among Best NFL Offseason Moves originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cincinnati Bengals found themselves at a major crossroad this offseason. Cincinnati had to face the decision of how to handle their star wide receiver duo of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

The Bengals seem to invent new ways to frustrate their fans (and players) every year, and that's once again happening this year. Not only did they have Trey Hendrickson skip minicamp, but their first-round pick (Shemar Stewart) left camp early on Thursday.

Joe Burrow has emphasized making aggressive throws downfield during practices this summer, and offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher said that he's seeing improvement out of the star quarterback.

NFL Fans Slam Bengals' Front Office Decision Ahead of Preseason Minicamp originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cincinnati Bengals addressed one of their biggest questions entering the 2025 NFL offseason, retaining both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins with new long-term contracts.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow addresses the media as mandatory minicamp is underway ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Burrow is entering his sixth NFL season and led the league in yardage and touchdowns in 2024. Cincinnati re-signed wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins this offseason as well as tight end Mike Gesicki.