Halfback Jordan Lilley signed a two year extension to his contract.[2]Widnes Vikings announced the signing of Bulls prop Levy Nzoungou for the 2022 season.[3] Second-rower Brad England signed a one year extension with the club after impressing John Kear last season.[4] Prop forward Anthony Walker signed a one year deal to stay at the Bulls.[5] Bradford's first new signing came in the form of prolific try-scoring centre Kieran Gill who signed a 2 year deal from fellow Championship side Newcastle Thunder.[6] Captain and prop forward Steve Crossley signed a one year extension to stay at the club.[7] Young winger Joe Brown signed for Championship rivals York City Knights on a one year deal.[8] Former two time loan prop Jordan Baldwinson returned to the club on a two year permanent deal from York.[9] Winger Jack Sanderson left the club after one season.[10] Centre Reece Hamlett joined the Swinton Lions for the 2022 season following numerous loan spells there the previous year.[11] In what was seen as a major coup for the club, the Bulls announced the signing of Super League halfback Declan Patton on a one year deal from Salford Red Devils.[12]
The Bulls announced three season long loans in the form of prop Muizz Mustapha, hooker Corey Johnson and loose forward Jarrod O'Connor all from local rivals Leeds Rhinos, it was also revealed that the Bulls will play the Rhinos in a pre-season friendly on 23 January.[39] Trialist Jamie Pye left the club and signed a permanent deal with Oldham R.L.F.C.[40]Super League side Hull F.C. revealed that they would once again partner the Bulls in a dual registration for the upcoming season, whilst also announcing they would face the Bulls in a friendly for Danny Brough's testimonial.[41][42] The 2022 away kit and the squad numbers were released mid-month, with Elliot Kear taking the number 1 shirt. Other notable squad numbers were new signings Kieran Gill, Ryan Miller and Declan Patton took the 4,5 and 6 shirts, whilst Anthony Walker was promoted to number 8.[43] The Boxing Day clash against Halifax was postponed due to adverse weather conditions.[44]
Bradford announced another friendly, this time against RFL League 1 side Midlands Hurricanes at Odsal on 12 February. As this is during the RFL Championship season, the Bulls will have a mixture of players not selected for the league game and academy/reserve players.[45] The Bulls fell short in their first pre-season friendly losing 28-22 to Batley Bulldogs.[46] Bradford put on a strong showing against a youthful Hull F.C. side as the Bulls ran out 42-12 winners in the second pre-season friendly with the highlights coming from David Foggin-Johnston's two tries and Dec Patton kicking six goals for a 100% conversion rate.[47] The fixtures for the 2022 Summer Bash were released and it was revealed that the Bulls would face local rivals Halifax Panthers on 30 July at Headingley Stadium.[48] Bradford lost their last pre-season friendly 12-30 against historic rivals Leeds Rhinos in front of a huge 7,237 crowd.[49] The Bulls got their 2022 RFL Championship season off to a great start with a comprehensive 46-16 win against Dewsbury Rams with Matty Dawson-Jones and new signing Keiran Gill both scoring two tries each.[50]