Bengals Eye Veteran Linebackers for Roster Boost

0:00On April 28th, the Cincinnati Bengals are making it clear they're high on their young linebackers, Demetrius Night Junior and Barrett Carter. Director of Player Personnel, Dube Tobin told reporters after the draft that the team has full confidence in those guys on the roster. Tobin added they'll keep improving with more experience and the help of new defensive additions like Dexter Lawrence. Still, he left the door wide open, saying the Bengals will grab the right player if it makes sense to strengthen the group. Fans saw how rough it was for Night and Carter, as Rookie's last season, thrown right into the fire. That struggle highlighted the need for better depth and leadership at the position to turn things around. Right now, solid free agents like Bobby O'Carrike, Bobby Wagner, and Matt Milano are still out there. The Bengals clearly won veterans who can step in situationally and bring that steady presence. They passed on drafting a linebacker this year since the board didn't fall their way, so expect moves in free agency before training camp kicks off.

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