There’s no dodging the expectations in 2025. Cincinnati can’t fumble another season of Burrow’s prime. It’s playoffs (and more) or bust for the Bengals, who are once again poised to boast an elite offense while hanging on for dear life with just enough defense.

Burrow’s name is usually up there alongside the likes of Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills. A few other names usually rotate into or near the conversation depending on the year, highlighted by Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens .

Here we'll try to look at the two Cincinnati Bengals players who may be in danger of getting cut after their 2025 minicamp.

Hendrickson and the Bengals are reportedly talking about a long-term contract in recent days. He skipped minicamp, which resulted in more than $100,000 in fines. The fines are more than worth it if it helps push toward a long-term extension.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor might be on the hot seat in 2025, sure. But what about a former understudy such as Brian Callahan?

The Bengals are playing games with their first-round pick Shemar Stewart so analysts are projecting trades for him and one included the Bucs.

At 28 years old, Burrow has put up impressive numbers throughout his five-year NFL career. He has thrown for 19,001 yards, 140 touchdowns, and 46 interceptions, while completing 68.6 percent of his passes in 69 games. Those numbers have come despite two seasons with major injury issues.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach, Zac Taylor, named a hot seat candidate for 2025 by Pro Football Focus after coming off of a 9-8 season.

Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals haven't been on speaking terms lately. Now they have resumed discussions on a new contract, according to a report.

Mike Tomlin believes T.J. Watt and the Steelers will reach an agreement but offers no timetable. Browns wideout Diontae Johnson won’t let ‘one bad year’ define him.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor started doing something new this year for his players that fourth-round rookie Barrett Carter likened to things he saw at Clemson under Dabo Swinney.  According to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.