Bengals' Free Agency Splash, Draft Focus on Ohio State's Caleb Downs

0:00On April 5th, the Cincinnati Bengals went on a spending spree in free agency to fix their defense, signing big names like Jonathan Allen, Brian Cook, Boy A Mave, Kyle Dugger, and just Seer Taylor. They even brought back Joe Flacco as Joe Burles' back-up quarterback for another run. Earlier this week, those moves added some depth, but the units still look shaky after ranking near the bottom of the league last season. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the impact, especially since the Bengals desperately need starters on the defensive line and at linebacker two. Compete in the AFC. Looking ahead to the draft, experts point to Ohio State safety Caleb Downs as the perfect fit at pick number 10, a top prospect who could anchor the. Secondary and play nickel right away. Grabbing a talent like Downs might finally give Cincinnati the defensive identity they've been missing, setting them up for a stronger push next fall. NFL news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day. I'm Corey with The Story.