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Bengals’ Latest Free Agent Signings Did More Than Fix the Defense

In desperate need of more impact players on defense, the Bengals made a clear effort to address it in the first week of NFL free agency. They signed safety Bryan Cook, edge rusher Boye Mafe, and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen to multi-year deals.

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Bengals Reunion in Play as Joe Flacco is Running Out of Landing Spots

The Cincinnati Bengals have made a few big moves to bolster their defense this offseason. They added Boye Mafe from the Seattle Seahawks and Bryan Cook from the Kansas City Chiefs in the early stages of free agency this week.

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4 Trade Targets That Could Save the Bengals’ Offseason

The Cincinnati Bengals have a lot of talent and potential on their roster right now. They signed Boye Mafe away from the Seattle Seahawks and Bryan Cook away from the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Bengals’ Jonathan Allen Signing Hit With Mixed Grades From NFL Media

The Bengals added Jonathan Allen in free agency on Thursday to boost their rough defensive line play from last season. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the 31-year-old inked a two-year deal worth $26 million and up to $28 million.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

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There's a free agent linebacker who checks every single box the Cincinnati Bengals could possibly care about in their search

Surely the Cincinnati Bengals will sign a free agent linebacker, right? Linebacker is the biggest weakness on the Bengals' roster that hasn't been addressed following the official signings of safety Bryan Cook and defensive end Boye Mafe, and the agreement to terms with defensive tackle Jonathan Allen.

Bryan Cook News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 12

Bryan Cook Dives Into Special Chance To Return Home On New Bengals Deal

Bryan Cook is back home with a big smile on his face. The former Cincinnati Bearcats and Mount Healthy High School safety took a four-year stint away from the Queen City while starting his NFL career with the Chiefs.

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Potential Bengals Target Suffers Massive Setback Before 2026 NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals came into the offseason needing to add four or more impact players to their defense. In reality, they likely needed to add closer to six players who could make a big impact if they wanted to revamp the whole defense.

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Bengals Miss Perfect Opportunity to Land Veteran LB, Options Dwindling

The Cincinnati Bengals need to add an off ball linebacker to their defense. Early in free agency, they landed deals with Bryan Cook and Boye Mafe. Cook fills a huge hole at safety, which was one of the biggest issues with the Bengals defense.

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Bengals Free Agent Cornerback Signs With AFC Team, Sparking Depth Need At Position

A Bengals free agent signed with the Dolphins on Thursday afternoon. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Marco Wilson inked a one-year deal to head south. "Dolphins are signing former Bengals free-agent cornerback Marco Wilson to a one-year deal, per his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey.

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Reports: Bengals signing DT Jonathan Allen to 2-year, $26M deal

The Cincinnati Bengals are set to sign defensive tackle Jonathan Allen to a two-year, $26 million contract, according to multiple reports Thursday. The deal could be worth up to $28 million with incentives for the two-time Pro Bowl selection, ESPN reported.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

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'Pursued Aggressively': Cincinnati Bengals Add 2x-Pro Bowl DT

The Cincinnati Bengals entered the offseason needing to address the defensive line after allowing the most rushing yards and posting the tenth-fewest sacks in 2025.

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Top Pass Rushers Bengals Could Target After Jonathan Allen Signing

The Bengals have plenty of needs on defense, but their pass rush is one area that certainly needs to be addressed. Cincinnati added Boye Mafe this week, officially signing him to a three-year contract on Thursday.