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.

Dec 28, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle T.J. Slaton Jr. (98) and linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. (44) tackle Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during the second half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Oct 12, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Cincinnati Bengals guard Dalton Risner (66) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs (DB34) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Sep 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cincinnati Bengals guard Dalton Risner (66) looks on after the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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Oct 12, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Cincinnati Bengals guard Dalton Risner (66) during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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Dalton Risner Highlights Big Reasons He Signed New Deal With Cincinnati Bengals

Oct 12, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Cincinnati Bengals guard Dalton Risner (66) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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Contract Details Revealed For Dalton Risner's Extension With Cincinnati Bengals

Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (QB17) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

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Bengals Rival Picking In Top 10 Reportedly Eyeing Quarterback Talent

Oct 7, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (44) celebrates his sack against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Bengals Draft Option Rueben Bain Deemed Analyst's 'Strongest' Edge Prospect Ever

Dec 1, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; A general view of a Cincinnati Bengals helmet during warmups before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Bengals 2026 NFL Combine Prospect Visit Tracker

Dec 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Odafe Oweh (98) celebrates a sack against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Star Free Agent Defender Odafe Oweh Named Top Projected Free-Agent Signing For Bengals

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NFL Finalizes 2026 Salary Cap, Bengals Primed With Space

Jan 10, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during pregame warm ups before the NFC Wild Card Round game between the Carolina Panthers and the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Former Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Andy Dalton On Trade Market As Backup Option

Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras (64) talks about his mission with The Cincy Hat to second and third grade classes on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at St. Joseph s Consolidated School in Hamilton, Ohio. Over a year ago Karras began selling The Cincy Hat, a project that gives 100% of the proceeds from hat sales to The Village of Merici, an Indianapolis-based living community and services provider for adults with disabilities.

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Cincinnati Bengals Center Ted Karras Breaks Ground On New Housing Development Through Cincy Hat Charity

Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (4) against the Indiana Hoosiers during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Potential Bengals Draft Target Rueben Bain Posts Historically Low Measurable At 2026 NFL Combine

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs (2) takes the field for warm-ups prior to the NCAA football game against the UCLA Bruins at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 15, 2025.

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Cincinnati Bengals Draft Target Caleb Downs Makes Bold Statement Comparing His Game To Draft Class

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) drops back to throw as Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, left, and quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher observe, Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, at the practice fields next to Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati Bengals OC Dan Pitcher Opens Up About Rare, Long Partnership With Joe Burrow