NFL free agency is off and running, and we're keeping track of every major signing, trade and release of the 2022 offseason, with analysis from our NFL Nation reporters and grades from our experts. The new league year began March 16 at 4 p.m. ET, which means free-agent signings can be made official after that. The first round of the 2022 NFL draft begins April 28 on ESPN.
The Bengals made an improbable run to the Super Bowl in 2021, leaving the franchise with high hopes heading into 2022.
Here's a breakdown of every 2022 NFL free-agent signing by the Cincinnati Bengals, and how each will impact the upcoming season:
Eli Apple, CB
Apple is returning to Cincinnati on a one-year, $4 million deal, per source.