Bengals Eye Edmunds, McCoy for Free Agency, Draft

0:00You're listening to NFL News Today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The Cincinnati Bengals are gearing up for free agency after a rough 6-11 season. With needs at key spots like linebacker and cornerback, the team faces risks in signing the wrong players as past misses have hurt their roster. Earlier this week, news broke that the Chicago Bears are releasing linebacker Tremaine Edmonds. The former pro-ball player brings 8 years of starting experience and 900 tackles, making him a potential quick fix just days before free. Agency opens. Meanwhile, draft buzz is heating up with pro days on the horizon. Top prospects like presumed number 1, pick Fernando Mendoza, skipped workouts at the combine to shine at their school events while others aim to, improve times like the 40 yard dash. In the latest mock draft from sporting news, the Bengals take a top 10 chance on Tennessee cornerback, Germain McCoy. He's shown promise as a defender, but missed all of last season with an ACL tear and

1:03sat out Combine Drills. Expect more clarity soon as McCoy is set to work out at his pro day on March 31st. Fans hope these moves help turn around the Bengals' defense without repeating free agency pitfalls. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode, Headphones in a Pillow. Simple idea, surprisingly addictive, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com. Simple idea, surprisingly addictive, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.