Bengals News (4/4): Could Cincinnati make a call to safety Derron Smith?

Hobson's Choice: Emotions Eleven As Bengaldom Mulls Draft
Good question about Billings. I think he gets a bit of a reprieve with a new defensive staff, but at that point they’re going on grades and if the tackle is the best player, I’d imagine they would take him. Josh Tupou and Kerry Wynn are key role players but have no bearing on those early rounds. Especially the first. If there’s a defensive lineman with high enough grades, they’ll grab him.

Bengals Offseason Workout Program Dates Announced
With new head coach Zac Taylor in the fold, the Bengals receive an extra week of offseason workouts, with an additional voluntary minicamp for veterans prior to the draft.

Bengals news: Cincinnati set to meet with Kentucky pass rusher Josh Allen
The 21-year-old is coming off of a fantastic senior campaign in which he racked up 88 tackles, 21.5 tackles for loss, 17 sacks, five forced fumbles, a couple of fumble recoveries, and four passes defended.

With AAF shuttering, Bengals should bring back Derron Smith ASAP
The Cincinnati Bengals selected the Fresno State product in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft and he spent time on the main roster and practice squad through the middle of 2017.

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Prosecutors dismiss felony charge against Michael Bennett
Prosecutors in Texas are dismissing a felony charge against NFL defensive end Michael Bennett, who was accused of pushing the arm of a paraplegic security guard while trying to get onto the field after the 2017 Super Bowl in Houston.

Detriot Lions GM open to trading down in first round
"I always like draft picks, so if we can move back a couple spots and pick up another pick, I think the depth of this draft from the late first to the third, there's a lot of really good players in there. If I could move back a few spots, add a great player and a pick, that'd be something that would be great. People out there listening, I'm open for business."

Jets QB Sam Darnold loves signing of Le'Veon Bell
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Von Miller adds close to 10 pounds in offseason
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Jordy Nelson: Would be hard to say no if Rodgers called
So, it shouldn't be surprising that Nelson pointed to a scenario that would prompt reconsideration when asked Wednesday morning during a guest appearance on The Dan Patrick Show what would happen if Aaron Rodgers called.

Visits tracker: Ravens hosting pair of Alabama RBs
The Baltimore Ravens are looking at some of the top running backs in the class, starting with Alabama chain-movers Damien Harris and Josh Jacobs, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports via a source informed of the situation. Harris is with the Ravens already and set to visit the Cowboys later tonight, while Jacobs will fly in to Baltimore tonight with a visit scheduled for tomorrow.