Bengals Re-sign Guard Risner on Smart Deal

0:00With the NFL today, March 7th, the Cincinnati Bengals kicked off their off-season by signing guard Dalton Rizner to a one-year deal. This brings back their starter at a smart price, with $3.25 million guaranteed and incentives that can push it to $5 million. It's a solid move that keeps their minds strong without breaking the bank. Financially, it's a steal for the Bengals. That base amount ranks 21st, among 81 left guards, well below Rizner's projected market value of about $7.8 million for next year. They paid even less last season at $1.3 million, proving they're getting value year after year. Rizner sounded thrilled during his comments on Monday, expressing deep gratitude to return for another season with the team. His wife Whitney is also excited, as Cincinnati finally feels like home after years of moving around the league. On the field, Rizner posted a career-high pass block efficiency of 98% last year, ranking eighth among starting guards.

1:01That reliability will help protect the quarterback and boost the offense right away. With this first piece in place, the Bengals now have room to target bigger fixes, especially on defense as they build toward a strong 20-26 campaign. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode.