Everything to know for the Bengals in the NFL draft: Today's top stories | Daily Briefing

Jason Hoffman, Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor paces the sideline in the first quarter during a Week 17 NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor paces the sideline in the first quarter during a Week 17 NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

Welcome to the best non-game day in all of sports – the 2024 NFL draft.

NFL franchises can make or break their immediate futures over the next three days, and we certainly know about that here in Cincinnati. Gone are the days of disappointments, such as Dan Wilkinson, Ki-Jana Carter and Akili Smith. Now, we have a contender led by Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

The Bengalspick at No. 18, and their biggest needs are defensive line, offensive tackle, cornerback and wide receiver. But they don't need to force anything or reach for a player because they've already built one of the best teams in the NFL.

So sit back and enjoy the ride, Bengals fans. The Enquirer will have all the news, insights and analysis you'll need over the next three days and will be here to break it all down once the dust settles.

Click to tap here to see everything you need to know before the Bengals are on the clock.

What else you need to know Thursday, April 25

🌞 Weather:High of 62. Plenty of sunshine; pollen levels will be very high.

🎼 The wait is over: CSO announces who will replace Louis Langrée as music director.

🍏 Findlay Market named among best public markets in US, ranks above North Market in Columbus.

⚾ Why Cincinnati Reds say they compare to big-name, big-game Philadelphia Phillies rotation.

🦊 Cincinnati Zoo's baby bat-eared fox named after animal's place of origin.

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Today's Top Stories

Cincinnati Bengals Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson has requested a trade from his team and here's why.
Cincinnati Bengals Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson has requested a trade from his team and here's why.

• Why Trey Hendrickson requested a trade from Bengals, mulling options including retirement

• Will there be a city of Colerain? With 2 failed police levies, officials ponder options

• Teen gets probation in Wyoming High School sex assault case

The owner of a Northern Kentucky pain clinic and a doctor employed there have been sentenced to prison for health care fraud, but this already years-long case isn't finished yet.
The owner of a Northern Kentucky pain clinic and a doctor employed there have been sentenced to prison for health care fraud, but this already years-long case isn't finished yet.

• Northern Kentucky doctors appeal after prison sentences handed down for health care fraud

The Ohio Senate voted on Wednesday to require public schools to limit cellphone use. It now goes back to the House for approval.
The Ohio Senate voted on Wednesday to require public schools to limit cellphone use. It now goes back to the House for approval.

• Ohio steps closer to requiring public schools to limit cellphone use

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