Bengals Re-Sign Guard Risner to One-Year Deal

The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed veteran offensive guard Dalton Risner to a one-year contract worth up to $5 million on Monday, bolstering their offensive line ahead of the 2026 season. The 30-year-old Risner, who joined the team as a free agent last August, credited quarterback Joe Burrow and several teammates for helping secure the deal during a crucial offseason for the franchise.

Risner appeared in 14 games for the Bengals last season, starting 11 of them at right guard, including the final seven contests. His performance marked a significant improvement for the unit, with Cincinnati ranking 23rd in pass block win rate during that stretch, up from 29th in the earlier part of the year. According to Pro Football Focus, Risner ranked 23rd overall among guards who played at least 50 percent of snaps, with top-20 marks in both pass blocking and run blocking. He had previously spent four seasons with the Denver Broncos after being selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Kansas State, followed by two years with the Minnesota Vikings.

Burrow, under contract with the Bengals through 2029, played a direct role in the negotiations. Risner revealed that the quarterback...