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This page lists all the 2025 NFL Signings for the Cincinnati Bengals. I’ve listed all of the NFL Free Agent Signing Grades here, which included the Signings. Because I’ve begun posting polls for the Signings, I thought it would make sense to list just the NFL Signings here, so archiving the voting would be easier.
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- Total Signings: 2
- Average Grade: B+ (89.5)
March 2025 – Signings
Bengals sign G/C Lucas Patrick (1 year, $2.1 million): B+ Grade
signed on 3/21/2025
The Bengals finally gave a contract this offseason to someone not named Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, or Mike Gesicki. This player also happens to play on the offensive side of the ball, as Lucas Patrick was added for $2.1 million.
Patrick isn’t a very good blocker, but he’s capable of being a mediocre starter or a great backup. Patrick is very well suited for the latter because he can play guard and center. He might be needed in the starting lineup with the pedestrian Alex Cappa gone.
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Bengals re-sign WR Ja'Marr Chase (4 years, $161 million) and WR Tee Higgins (4 years, $115 million): A Grade
signed on 3/16/2025
The drama has finally come to an end. It was unclear when or even if the Bengals would re-sign their two dynamic receivers, but they finally did so Monday morning. Chase’s contract has made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, while Tee Higgins has become the highest-paid No. 2 receiver of all time.
I don’t need to tell you that the Bengals did well to re-sign their two excellent weapons. They had a ton of money this offseason, and it’s not like they were going to spend it on the open market. Given how horrible Cincinnati’s defense is, the team needed to keep its elite offensive group intact. I normally don’t give non-bargains like this an “A” grade, but I think it’s appropriate in this case, given that the Bengals are often frugal with their money.
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