Connor Mardian

Connor Mardian

Joined: Mar 16, 2026

Connor cultivated a love for sports journalism at his alma mater, Virginia Tech, and has spent the last three years covering some of the nation's top collegiate programs for Rivals.com, Virginia Tech on SI, and Through the Phog. Connor is a lifelong Hokie and Manchester United fan. In his free time, you can find him trying to perfect his Roger Federer backhand.

Bengals defensive end Cashius Howell (55) runs through a drill during a rookie mini camp workout at the Bengals practice facility in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Aug 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton (81) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles tight end Cameron Latu (49) during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive end Cashius Howell (9) rushes the line during the game between the Aggies and the Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive end Cashius Howell (9) tackles Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney (10) during the game between the Aggies and the Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Newly signed Cincinnati Bengals defense tackle Dexter Lawrence speaks in a press conference for the first time since joining the team at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Monday, April 20, 2026.

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The Cincinnati Bengals recently revealed the roster numbers for next season.

Sep 28, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The Cincinnati Bengals just acquired a game-changing star that could lead the Bengals to the promised land

Nov 27, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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How the Cincinnati Bengals can replenish their aging depth at center?

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart (97) talks with defensive coordinator Al Golden in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 1 game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. The Bengals begin the season with a 17-16 win over the Browns.

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Stewart endured a difficult rookie 2025 season for the Cincinnati Bengals

Nov 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor looks on during the second half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Cincinnati Bengals have positioned themselves up to have a cornerback position battle by the time Week 1 rolls around.

Jan 4, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks to the locker room following a loss against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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Who The Cincinnati Bengals Could Be Most Likely To Face If They Get Overseas Game

Nov 27, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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The Cincinnati Bengals have not gone after a linebacker through free agency. One Bengals insider explains why they stayed pat and didn't add to their roster.

Oct 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback DJ Turner II (20) gestures toward his bench as he walks off the field with an apparent injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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Like every player in the NFL, Cincinnati Bengal DJ Turner II has had respective peaks and valleys, but unlike many others, resilience has played a key role in his growing stardom.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback DJ Turner II (20) forces an incomplete pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) during the first quarter of their game Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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The Cincinnati Bengal star has shown tremendous development between his time in college and the NFL.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Jalen Davis (35) and cornerback DJ Turner II (20) breaks up a pass to New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the New England Patriots at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. The Bengals fall to 3-8 with a 26-20 loss at home.

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Cincinnati Bengal cornerback DJ Turner II is someone the Bengals should want to keep around.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden coaches players during training camp, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Kettering Health Bengals Practice Fields in Downtown Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati Bengal Need Major Help on Defense. They Get It With Two Possible Stars in the Secondary With This Latest Mock Draft.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor coaches in the fourth quarter of the NFL football game between Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Dec. 14, 2025.

Bengals Set To Visit With Running Back Prospect Jaydn Ott