The Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed right guard Dalton Risner to a one-year contract worth up to $5 million, securing a key piece of their offensive line ahead of free agency. Risner started nine of his 14 appearances at right guard last season, including the final seven games.

Risner's pass block win rate of 92.6% ranked 36th among guards and was the highest mark of any Bengals player since head coach Zac Taylor took over in 2019. The Bengals saw significant improvement in their pass protection when Risner started, climbing from 29th to 23rd in overall pass block win rate during the final stretch of the season.

Taylor had expressed strong interest in retaining Risner during the NFL combine, praising both his on-field performance and presence in the locker room. The Bengals' decision to lock in Risner demonstrates their commitment to maintaining continuity along the offensive line as they prepare for the upcoming season.