Bengals' Linebacker Faith: Make or Break for Defense

0:00On April 28th, the Bengals went all in on upgrading their defense this offseason through free agency, trades, and the draft, hitting every spot except one key group, the linebackers. Demetrius Knight and Barrett Carter stepped up as the starting duel after getting picked last year and the team skipped adding any real competition. For them in recent months, Director of Player Personnel, Duke Tobin shared on Monday that they have strong faith in those two heading into year two, saying the new defensive line. Additions like Dexter Lawrence and Jonathan Allen will lift their game big time. Tobin made it clear they're not closed off to moves before September. Stressing the linebackers will grow from experience and team changes and, though grab the right fit if it shows up since roster building ain't over. That confidence in the young linebackers could make or break whether this defense finally turns the corner next season. You've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.