Russ Heltman

Russ Heltman

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Russ Heltman is on the Bearcats and Bengals beat for On SI. He is the morning host and producer for 89.3 WMKV in Cincinnati, OH. Russ can be found on Twitter: @RussHeltman11 or you can reach him by email at Heltmandm@yahoo.com.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden coaches players during training camp, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Kettering Health Bengals Practice Fields in Downtown Cincinnati.

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Oct 11, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Jake Golday (11) attempts to tackle UCF Knights quarterback Cam Fancher (14) in the second half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

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Feb 2, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) during AFC practice at the NFL Flag Fieldhouse at Moscone Center South Building. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Oct 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Tycen Anderson (26) reacts against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Dec 30, 2023; Tucson, AZ, USA; Toledo Rockets safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (22) against the Wyoming Cowboys in the Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Cincinnati Bengals Split Latest 2026 Mock Draft Haul on Offense and Defense

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Cincinnati Bengals general manager Duke Tobin speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Bengals Marquee Free Agent Deal with Boye Mafe Ranked Among NFL's 10 Best 2026 Signings

Bengals defensive end Boye Mafe speaks to the media during a press conference at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

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Conflicting Takes Emerge On Bengals 2026 Offseason Haul So Far

Jan 30, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; AFC quarterback Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals throws the ball during the Passing the Test event at the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge at Nicholson Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Joe Burrow Posts Plenty of Highlights Across Fanatics Flag Football Classic

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks for hands to shake after the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium in Downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. The Browns kicked a last second field goal to win 20-18.

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Bengals Star Joe Burrow Reveals Big Goal He Wants To Achieve In Different Version of Football

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) watch the score board as their team lose to the Detroit Lions 24-37 at Paycor Stadium on October 5, 2025.

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Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are top players on the Cincinnati Bengals and in the NFL, but they were snubbed in these rankings.

Nov 16, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Retired American football player Chad Johnson on the sidelines before the game between the Utah Utes against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Bengals Legend Chad Johnson Shares Major Regret From NFL Career

Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (4) against the Mississippi Rebels during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Pick Ranges Updated For Bengals' Top Prospect Targets A Month From 2026 NFL Draft

Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) looks on against the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

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Logan Wilson Comments on Controversial Super Bowl Pass Interference Following NFL Retirment

Aug 18, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Tycen Anderson (26) intercepts a pass against the Washington Commanders during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Bengals Ace Special Teamer Tycen Anderson Leaving in Free Agency, Opening Huge Hole in Forgotten Phase

Jan 29, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; American running back Kaelon Black (26) of Indiana runs the ball during American Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bengals Meeting With Star Big Ten Running Back Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates after the game-winning touchdown pass to Tee Higgins in overtime of the NFL Week 17 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. The Bengals took a 30-24 win in overtime to remain in the post season chase.

Joe Burrow's Fanatics Flag Football Classic Team Set Ahead of Battle Against Tom Brady