Bengals' Defense Shakeup: Mafe, Allen, Cook

0:00It's March 18th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Cincinnati Bengals are shaking up their defense this off season after losing edge rushers Joseph O'Sci and Trey Hendrickson. They signed former Seattle Seahawks stand out, Boyet May Faye, as their main addition on the edge, along with defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and safety Brian. Cook. These moves aim to fix a unit that ranked dead last against the run last season and struggle it overall. The team passed on a golden opportunity with linebacker Arno Ibuquetti, who signed the one-year deal worth $4,300,000 with the Philadelphia Eagles. Ibuquetti earned a strong overall grade from Pro Football Focus last year, making him a perfect low-cost fit, opposite mafe on the Bengals line. Fans and analysts are frustrated, calling the miss a big oversight since cap space was no issue. With just one edge addition after two key losses, Cincinnati heads into the season vulnerable if they don't act fast. Looking ahead, the Bengals hope to grab defensive lineman Ruben Bain Jr. at pick number

1:0410 in the draft, though that's a long shot. They might reach for Keldrick Falk instead, or push for a trade with the New York Giants for edge rusher Cave Antivito. Free agency still offers veterans like Joy Bosa, to Debian Clowney, Dante Fowler Jr., and Cameron Jordan for some stability next to Mafe. Time is short, but these paths could shore up the defense before training camp. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.