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 quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates the overtime win 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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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) warms up before a preseason training camp practice in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Dec 21, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) talks to his teammates Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (88), Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley (82) and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) after a play during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) celebrates the Bengals 27-31 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Cincinnati Bengals second round pick Cashius Howell speaks with media during the 2026 NFL Draft, Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati.

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Cashius Howell Using Cincinnati Bengals' Veteran 'Advantage' in Early Days of NFL Career

Sep 14, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) celebrates the win after the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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Jordan Battle Hammers Home Big Individual Goal For Rest of 2026 NFL Offseason

Injured Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) heads to the locker room after the fourth quarter of the NFL 16 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. The Steelers won 34-11.

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Cincinnati Bengals Make Official Decision on Restructuring Joe Burrow's Contract Ahead of 2026 Season

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is wrapped up as he scrambles in the first quarter of the NFL Week 2 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. The Jaguars led 17-10 at halftime.

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Biggest Question Facing Cincinnati Bengals Star Joe Burrow Ahead of 2026 Season Surfaces

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) breaks a huddle during a scrimmage, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Kettering Health Practice Fields in Downtown Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow Highlights Leadership Area to 'Certainly' Improve on During 2026 Season

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks off the field after being sacked by Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl 56, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. The Cincinnati Bengals lost, 23-20.

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Bengals Deemed One of Top Franchise Candidates to Win First Super Bowl Across 2026 Season

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) leaps fo a catch in the zone as Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (58) defends in the second quarter during an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. The catch was ruled incomplete upon further review.

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Bengals Ranked Outside Top Five Teams Most Likely to Make NFL Playoff Return During 2026 Season

Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (75) during a break against the Houston Texans at Paycor Stadium Sunday, November 12, 2023.

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Cincinnati Bengals Star Orlando Brown Jr. Highlights Healthy Trend Up As 2026 Offseason Rolls Along

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) jogs during spring practice on at the Kettering Practice Fields on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

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Bengals Named One of 6 Early Super Bowl Sleepers For 2026 Season

Dec 9, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) smashes a donut on the face of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) after the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Trio Ranked Outside NFL's Top 5 Groups Ahead of 2026 Season

Paycor Stadium, home of the Cincinnati Bengals, in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, May 23, 2025.

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Hamilton County Approves Additional Seat Upgrades at Paycor Stadium Starting in 2027

Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin gives a thumbs up during warmups before the NFL Week 1 game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.

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Cincinnati Bengals Deal Named Among 5 Best NFL Offseason Moves Ahead of 2026 Campaign