Bengals' Linebacker Gap: A 2026 Defense Threat?
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The Cincinnati Bengals bolstered their defense in the 2026 offseason, addressing cornerback, safety, and edge rusher needs. However, theyve yet to secure a linebacker, leaving a gaping hole in their defense. With free agents like Bobby Okereke and Bobby Wagner still available, fans may worry about this weakness in an otherwise strengthened defense.
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On April 27th, the Cincinnati Bengals rolled into the 2026 NFL offseason, eyeing fixes for their defense, and they nailed most of them. They grabbed a corner back in the draft, beefed up safety and edge rusher through free agency and picks, and went big with a Dexter Lawrence trade plus. Jonathan Allen signing a defensive tackle. But one spot still wide open, linebacker. No free agents blash, no trade, not even a draft move to shore up the middle. ESPN's Ben Baby called it out straight, asking if they'll ever land real help there. Assistant GM Steve Radachevich admitted linebackers were on the radar, but free agency and the draft board just didn't line up. They did draft Barra Carter and Demetrius Night Junior last year, yet the room stays shaky without a vet anchor. Now it's slim pickings with guys like Bobby O'Careke and Bobby Wagner, still free, though both dipped last season. Other scraps exist, but nothing game changing. Fans my sweat this come 2026 as that linebacker gap could haunt a defense
they otherwise rebuilt strong. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.
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