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.

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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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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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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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

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

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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.

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

Sep 29, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Daijahn Anthony (33) and linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither (59) take a knee for an injured player against the Carolina Panthers during 1st quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Former Bengals Linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither Signs With New Team, Putting Brighter Spotlight On Big Need

Former Cincinnati Bengals receiver AJ Green gives an interview ahead of NFL Draft night at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

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Bengals Legend Advocates For NFL Policy Change After Death of Former Teammate

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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MAJOR Needs Remain For Bengals To Address During 2026 Offseason

Aug 24, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Detailed view of a Cincinnati Bengals helmet on the field next to the end zone scoring pylon against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Bengals Select Elite SEC Defender Mansoor Delane in Post-Free Agency 2026 Mock Draft

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (29) reacts to Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) scoring a go ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL football game between Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Nov. 2, 2025.

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Bengals Pass on Reunion With Familiar Face, Reveals Possible NFL Draft Plans

Dec 14, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) catches a pass for a touchdown in the first half against Cincinnati Bengals safety Geno Stone (22) at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Geno Stone Takes Veiled Shot At Bengals Upon Joining Bills' 'Winning Culture'

Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown stands by at practice during the second day of preseason training camp in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

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Bengals Mismanage Salary Cap Resources Entering Another Prime Joe Burrow Season

Bengals safety Bryan Cook speaks to the media during a press conference at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

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Cincinnati Bengals Earn Mediocre Grades For 2026 Free Agency Haul

Cincinati Bengals owner Mike Brown, right, attends practice, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Kettering Health Practice Fields in Downtown Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati Bengals Limit 2026 Talent Ceiling With Latest Salary Cap Mismanagement

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Bengals Value Key Draft Factor Over More Salary Cap Space In 2026 Offseason