Exiting the successful draft this year in the smaller market of Green Bay, the Bengals and city of Cincinnati are “making a concerted push” to host the NFL draft, according to the Cincinnati Business Courier.

Cincinnati's push to return to the postseason won't be easy, as their 2025 schedule features a cross-conference clash with the NFC North. The four NFC North squads finished the 2024 season with a combined record of 45-23, with three teams making the playoffs.

In 2025, Zac Taylor’s team looks to return to its winning ways. Over the offseason, Cincinnati shored up its roster by signing projected starters T.J. Slaton and Oren Burks. In the draft, the Bengals snagged defensive end Shemar Stewart and linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. Now, all they have to do is produce like it’s 2021 (or ’22).