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The Bengals have many free agents to re-sign and, with so many free agents, they may need to make a dip into outside free agency to replace any departing players. Keep track here of all Cincinnati Bengals free agency news, rumors, signings, and contract details as they happen. Free agency officially kicks off on Wednesday, March 9 at 4:00 p.m. and while the legal tampering period has begun, nothing is officially until it's actually official.
Signings
Bengals re-sign Brandon Thompson
Vinny Rey re-signs with Bengals
Adam Jones re-signs with Bengals
Emmanuel Lamur signing with Vikings
Eric Winston re-signs with Bengals
George Iloka re-signs with Bengals
Bengals re-sign ERFA T.J. Johnson
Rumors
Mike Williams working out for Bengals Tuesday
Reggie Nelson visiting Raiders
Karlos Dansby visiting Bengals
Bengals and Brandon LaFell close to signing a deal
Bengals could still bring back Reggie Nelson
Titans have reached out to Reggie Nelson
Karlos Dansby wants to play for a Super Bowl contender, including the Bengals
Bengals interested in reuniting with Taylor Mays
Brandon LaFell visiting the Bengals
Leon Hall visiting the Cowboys
Andre Smith deciding between Cardinals and Vikings
Bengals close to re-signing Pat Sims
Ravens safety Brynden Trawick visiting Bengals
Brandon Thompson visiting Seattle Seahawks
Leon Hall visiting Arizona Cardinals
Giants interested in Reggie Nelson
Sanu says Giants, Patriots, Redskins, Buccaneers, Patriots, Titans, Chargers were interested in him
Andre Smith visiting Vikings, Buccaneers interested, too
Falcons "unlikely to let" Mohamed Sanu leave without a contract today
Bengals offered Marvin Jones a deal in range with his offer from the Lions
Bengals eyeing Raiders WR Andre Holmes
Mohamed Sanu could land in Atlanta.
It appears that the Falcons are the favorite to land Mohammed Sanu as their offer is over 7 million per year #Atlanta
— Dianna Marie Russini (@diannaESPN) March 9, 2016
Bengals moving on from Reggie Nelson
Patriots were in play for Marvin Jones:
Report: Pats were "finalists" for Marvin Jones, could sign Mohamed Sanu or Rishard Matthews https://t.co/NAHsFmprkE via @PatriotsLife
— TeamBoston (@TeamBoston) March 9, 2016
Vikings still in the mix for Reggie Nelson:
#Vkings lose out on safety George Iloka, but safety Reggie Nelson still in play. Story at https://t.co/OPxTFSxDeB
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) March 9, 2016
Reggie Nelson HS coach Dan Burke hopes he joins #Vikings "It sure makes sense with Coach Zimmer He’s the one that really changed his career"
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) March 9, 2016
Reggie Nelson not likely to re-sign with Bengals:
This almost certainly spells the end of a great run in Cincinnati for Reggie Nelson.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) March 9, 2016
Bengals close to re-signing George Iloka
The #Bengals are closing in on a deal with star S George Iloka, source said. They should keep one of their own.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2016
The top two priorities for #Bengals were keeping WR Marvin Jones and S George Iloka. Jones off to DET, Iloka stays in Cincy to run that D.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2016
Mohamed Sanu and Patriots have mutual interest
Emmanuel Lamur to move on from Bengals
No deal imminent between Vikings and Lamur
Source says the #Vikings like Bengals outside linebacker Emmanuel Lamur and have been in contact with his reps but no deal is imminent.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) March 9, 2016
George Iloka is not close to a deal with any team yet.
It doesn't sound as if Cincinnati free-agent safety George Iloka is close to any deal right now. #Vikings are still in the mix.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) March 8, 2016
Vikings have contacted Reggie Nelson's agent
Adam Jones drawing interest from Jets, Browns, Ravens, Dolphins; says he wants a "fair" deal
Dolphins cut Brent Grimes, could Adam Jones be an option for them?
Decision to cut Brent Grimes could mean Dolphins are confident they have a shot at landing Adam Jones.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 7, 2016
Ravens interested in Adam Jones:
Ravens interested in Adam Jones, too https://t.co/46q3mh4LxR
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 8, 2016
Browns interested in Adam Jones:
#Browns have expressed interest in #Bengals FA cornerback Adam Jones, league source tells https://t.co/o11vJSOExu.
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) March 7, 2016
Vikings interested in Vinny Rey:
#Vikings have reached out to representative of Cincinnati free-agent linebacker Vincent Rey. Vikings need an LB and Mike Zimmer coached him
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) March 7, 2016
Falcons, Giants, Lions, Vikings have "serious interest" in Iloka
Vikings reportedly interested in George Iloka
Adam Jones would bet on Dolphins being interested in him
Cowboys interested in bringing Adam Jones back to Dallas
Iloka would love to play for Hue Jackson or Mike Zimmer
Bengals prioritizing Adam Jones and Marvin Jones
Lions interested in pursuing George Iloka
Virtually no chance Sanu re-signs with Bengals
Tracking the Bengals' free agents
| Name | Pos | Type | From | To | News/Deal |
| George Iloka | S | UFA | CIN | CIN | 5-year, $30 million |
| Marvin Jones | WR | UFA | CIN | DET | 5 year, $40 million |
| Adam Jones | CB | UFA | CIN | CIN | 3-year, $20 million+ |
| Reggie Nelson | S | UFA | CIN | OAK | 2-year deal |
| Mohamed Sanu | WR | UFA | CIN | ATL | 5-year, $32.5 million |
| Leon Hall | CB | UFA | CIN | ||
| Vincent Rey | LB | UFA | CIN | CIN | 3-year, $11.5 million |
| Andre Smith | OT | UFA | CIN | MIN | 1-year, up to $4.5 million |
| Emmanuel Lamur | LB | UFA | CIN | MIN | Lamur will reunite with Zimmer |
| Wallace Gilberry | DE | UFA | CIN | DET | 1-year, $1.25million |
| Eric Winston | OT | UFA | CIN | CIN | 1-year, $1.09 million |
| Brandon Thompson | DT | UFA | CIN | CIN | 1-year deal |
| Brandon Tate | WR | UFA | CIN | CIN | 1-year deal |
| Pat Sims | DT | UFA | CIN | CIN | 2-year deal |
| TJ Johnson | C | ERFA | CIN | CIN | 1-year, $760,000 |