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Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (6) tips a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) before it is intercepted by cornerback Joshua Williams (23) in the fourth quarter of the AFC championship NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Chiefs advanced to the Super Bowl with a 23-20 win over the Bengals.

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The Cincinnati Bengals made a few big moves to address some of their bigger needs in free agency... Here's Why Boye Mafe, Bryan Cook Are Perfect Fits for Bengals’ Biggest Weaknesses

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The Cincinnati Bengals made a few big moves to address some of their bigger needs in free agency... Here's Why Boye Mafe, Bryan Cook Are Perfect Fits for Bengals’ Biggest Weaknesses

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Oct 20, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) hits Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) causing a fumble that is returned for a Seahawks touchdown during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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A few minutes after upgrading their tackling, the Cincinnati Bengals add some pass-rush juice by agreeing to terms with edge rusher Boye Mafe on a three-year, $60 million contract.

Sep 25, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Dec 21, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (6) runs to the field against the Tennessee Titans during pre-game warmups at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

The Cincinnati Bengals had the worst tackling safeties in the NFL the last three seasons, so they went out and signed one of the best to the richest deal for a player at that position in franchise history.

Dec 27, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Odafe Oweh (98) and linebacker Daiyan Henley (0) react after a defensive play against the Houston Texans during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Jan 29, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (34) falls over Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (6) during the second quarter of the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Nov 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) reacts against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor smiles during the Cincinnati Bengals fan day practice at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, July 29, 2023.

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Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) walks for the locker room with trainers in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 14 game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. The Bills overcame a halftime deficit to win 39-34.

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The Cincinnati Bengals are looking to fill a huge roster hole with one of the best free agent defensive linemen...

Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jaelan Phillips (50) looks on during warmups prior to an NFC Wild Card Round game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Dec 14, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) runs onto the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Nov 16, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Lions defensive tackle DJ Reader (98) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

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Dec 7, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) warms up before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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Nov 9, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson (26) runs against Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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The Cincinnati Bengals whiffed on Minkah Fitzpatrick, but that doesn't mean it was all bad... Bengals Opt Against ‘No-Brainer’ Trade Ahead of Free Agency

Minnesota Vikings' J.J. McCarthy (9) evades a sack by Green Bay Packers defensive end Rashan Gary (52) during the fourth quarter of their game Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-6.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'marr Chase (1) reacts after the Bengals are forced to punt in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium in Downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. The Browns kicked a last second field goal to win 20-18.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning (6) walks the field during warmups before the first quarter of the NFL Week 14 game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.

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Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden attends practice, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Kettering Health Practice Field in Downtown Cincinnati.

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Sep 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cincinnati Bengals guard Dalton Risner (66) looks on after the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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Jan 15, 2022; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws as Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) pressures in the second quarter during an NFL AFC wild-card playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-Imagn Images

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Jan 4, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks to pass against the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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