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.

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

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.

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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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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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

Dec 1, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; A general view of the helmet of Cincinnati Bengals running back Trayveon Williams (32) during warmups before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Bengals, AFC Rival Named Top Landing Spot For 2026 Free Agent Quarterback Joe Flacco

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) and quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walk for the locker room after the fourth quarter during an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. The Bengals advanced to the Divisional round of the playoffs with a 24-17 win over the Ravens.

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Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow, Sam Hubbard Sit Courtside At Marquee NBA Game During 2026 Offseason

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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Andrew Whitworth: Bengals Must Do One Thing to Win Wide Open AFC North. Cincinnati won the division in 2021 and 2022, but has been shutout from lifting the crown since.

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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Cincinnati Bengals Among NFL's More Improved Teams In 2026 Free Agency So Far

Jan 4, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Josh Johnson (14) runs off the field after a victory against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bengals Sign New Quarterback Josh Johnson to Backup Joe Burrow

Aug 17, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) warms up before a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Fresh Signing Jonathan Allen Aiming For Big Jolt Into Bengals Defensive Front