Overview
- Cincinnati signed right guard Dalton Risner to a one-year contract worth up to $5 million, according to agents Drew Rosenhaus and Shawn O'Dare.
- With Risner returning, the Bengals are set to bring back all five primary 2025 offensive line starters in 2026 for the first time under Zac Taylor and Joe Burrow.
- Joe Burrow pushed for Risner’s return and FaceTimed him as the deal was finalized, per team reporting.
- Risner appeared in 14 games with 11 starts last season and posted standout pass protection metrics, including a 92.6% pass block win rate and strong Pro Football Focus grades.
- Securing the deal before free agency preserves continuity up front and allows the team to focus cap space and decisions on the defense next.