Connor Mardian

Connor Mardian

Joined: Mar 16, 2026

Connor cultivated a love for sports journalism at his alma mater, Virginia Tech, and has spent the last three years covering some of the nation's top collegiate programs for Rivals.com, Virginia Tech on SI, and Through the Phog. Connor is a lifelong Hokie and Manchester United fan. In his free time, you can find him trying to perfect his Roger Federer backhand.

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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Jun 16, 2026; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) catches a pass during minicamp at Kettering Health Practice Fields. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Jun 16, 2026; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) catches a pass during minicamp at Kettering Health Practice Fields. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Nov 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) runs with the ball against Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) during the second half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Jun 16, 2026; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Bryan Cook (6) catches a pass during minicamp at Kettering Health Practice Fields. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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The Cincinnati Bengals took big steps in improving their paltry 2025 numbers. They made a BIG free agent addition to help solve their issues in the secondary.

Cincinnati Bengals Defensive Coodinator Al Golden, left, and Assistant General Manager Mike Potts, right, speak with media during the 2026 NFL Draft, Friday, April 24, 2026, at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati.

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The Cincinnati Bengals' trade for Dexter Lawrence II may not have had the same negative draft effect it initially proposed.

Dec 14, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy (99) celebrates his sack during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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Al Golden Reveals Expectations for Bengals DE Myles Murphy Ahead of 2026 Season

Cincinnati Bengals Defensive Coordinator Al Golden speaks with media during the 2026 NFL Draft, Friday, April 24, 2026, at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati.

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The Cincinnati Bengals will be reliant on this returning veteran next season.

Jan 4, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) and Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) talk between plays in the first quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

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Former NFL Star Reveals Weight Off Of Joe Burrow's Shoulders

Oct 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) calls the snap count as offensive tackle Amarius Mims (71) and running back Samaje Perine (34) watch the play against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Bengals Star Taps Fellow Teammate to Become 'Most Dynamic RT in the League'

Oct 9, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) runs onto the field prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Lineman Explains The Complexity of Blocking Dexter Lawrence

Bengals defensive end Cashius Howell (55) runs through a drill during a rookie mini camp workout at the Bengals practice facility in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, May 8, 2026.

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Cincinnati Bengals Rookie Cashius Howell Shares Fresh Perspective About Contract Talks

Aug 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton (81) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles tight end Cameron Latu (49) during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Former Cincinnati Bengals Draft Bust Jermaine Burton to Work Out for Super Bowl Contender. This is his chance to get back in the NFL.

Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive end Cashius Howell (9) rushes the line during the game between the Aggies and the Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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The Cincinnati Bengals appeared to have gotten who they wanted all along

Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive end Cashius Howell (9) tackles Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney (10) during the game between the Aggies and the Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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The Cincinnati Bengals drafted one of the best run-stoppers in the second round

Newly signed Cincinnati Bengals defense tackle Dexter Lawrence speaks in a press conference for the first time since joining the team at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Monday, April 20, 2026.

The Cincinnati Bengals recently revealed the roster numbers for next season.