Bengals are in "ongoing conversation" with NFL to host 2029 draft
The Cincinnati Bengals are in discussions with the NFL to potentially host the 2029 NFL draft. While they have expressed interest, no formal bid has been submitted yet. The upcoming drafts for 2027 and 2028 have already been awarded to Washington D.C. and Minneapolis, respectively.
- ▪The Bengals are engaged in ongoing conversations with the NFL regarding the 2029 draft.
- ▪Cincinnati has submitted a letter of interest but has not made a formal bid.
- ▪The 2027 NFL draft will take place in Washington D.C., and the 2028 draft will be in Minneapolis.
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