With the NFL Draft in the past, it’s time to look ahead to the next important date on the calendar for the Cincinnati Bengals . The first one is Friday, which is the deadline to exercise the fifth-year option on 2023 first-round pick Myles Murphy. However, the Bengals reportedly won’t be picking up that option , so you can remove Friday from the list of important dates. The option would have resulted in Murphy making just shy of $14.5 million in 2026, with all of it guaranteed. It’s worth noting that just because the Bengals aren’t using the fifth-year option doesn’t mean Murphy won’t be on the roster after 2026. The team is interested in signing him to an extension, a move that would allow them to put a 2027 cap hit on him that is lower than $14.5 million. Cincinnati Bengals Important Dates 2026 May 8 The Bengals will hold their rookie camp. All of the draft picks and undrafted free agent signings are expected to attend, along with the possibility of a handful of players invited on a tryout basis.…