Bengals prepare for minicamp with focus on linebacker depth and contracts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals will hold mandatory minicamp from June 16-18 following the NFL Draft and rookie signings. Despite significant offseason moves to strengthen their defensive line, the team has not made major additions at linebacker, where last year's starters, Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter, are expected to lead again despite underwhelming performances. Assistant GM Steve Radicevic hinted at potential roster changes ahead. Players such as DJ Turner and Dax Hill enter contract years, with Turner seen as a candidate for an extension prior to the season.
- •Mandatory minicamp scheduled for June 16-18 in Cincinnati.
- •Bengals reshaped their defensive line but underinvested at linebacker.
- •Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter graded poorly last season.
- •DJ Turner and Dax Hill face contract decisions for the upcoming season.
- •Assistant GM suggests more roster moves could occur before training camp.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals summer storylines: Linebackers, contract extensions, and more
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