Cincinnati Bengals Meeting With Top Defensive Linemen at 2025 NFL Combine

The Bengals have met with multiple top defensive linemen in Indianapolis.

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INDIANAPOLIS — It's no secret that the Bengals need to bolster the trenches this offseason. That could start with the defensive line.

Cincinnati's pass rush struggled for most of last season.

The Bengals are doing their due diligence this week at the 2025 NFL Combine this week in Indianapolis.

They've met with multiple top pass rushers, including Walter Nolen, Mykel Williams, Nic Scourton, James Pearce Jr., Shemar Stewart and Mike Green.

"I think this draft offers a lot of d-linemen. I think this is one the better d-line groups," Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin said on Tuesday. "We will have to decide what we are willing to accept and not having in a guy. But there are a lot of guys. They are very different. They all have really great strengths. Their strengths that they have are excellent. We will have to decide what we are willing to accept not having in that player. I am excited about the draft for d-line. And we will see what free agency has to offer."

It's reasonable to think the Bengals will add multiple defensive linemen in free agency and the draft. That room could look a lot different two months from now.

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