The Cincinnati Bengals made sweeping changes to their defense with their 2026 NFL Draft picks. Could they sign a veteran linebacker to put the finishing touches on the defense?

The heart of free agency and the NFL Draft have each passed, and the Cincinnati Bengals still have a glaring need at the linebacker position. No other part of the roster will be monitored more closely for the remainder of the offseason.

Track every pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Cincinnati Bengals Offense Receives Low Ranking During 2026 Offseason

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is, once again, a Pro Bowler.Revealed Tuesday morning by the NFL, Chase is one of four wide receivers to be named to the event to represent the AFC. Chase has been named a Pro Bowler every season of his ...

Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight received a vote of confidence from the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason when the organization didn't sign a linebacker in free agency or draft a player at that position.

The Cincinnati Bengals have mostly focused on the defensive side of the ball during free agency. After having a top-10 offense during the 2025 season, despite quarterback Joe Burrow missing a majority of the season with a turf toe injury. With the Bengals ...

When the former Detroit Lions nose tackle DJ Reader decided to leave the franchise, speculations emerged that the Cincinnati Bengals might open the door again. But Reader have closed reunion talk with the Bengals as he signed a new contract with the New York Giants.