Bengals' Reader Visit Sparks Rival Ravens' Run Defense Boost

0:00On March 27th, the Cincinnati Bengals are desperate for help on their defense, especially against the run where they ranked dead last in the league. Last season, their eye knows tackle upgrades since last year's big free agent signing, TJ Slayton, didn't make much impact and will hit free agency after this. Year. Now, former Bangle DJ Reader, a proven run stuffer from their Super Bowl team a few years back, is visiting the rival Baltimore Ravens. Reports say Reader could join Trey Hendrickson, another ex-Bangle who got traded to Baltimore after contract frustrations. Hendrickson is set to line up opposite their 2025 first round pick, My Green. Reader remains unsigned, despite being a clear fix for Cincinnati's weak run defense. Fans and analysts keep pushing for the Bengals to bring Reader back home, but Cap Space is tight without some creative moves. Losing him to Baltimore twice a year would sting, especially in the division. Meanwhile, Draftock points to Ohio State's Kate and McDonald as a first round option at number 10 overall, though that might be a stretch for the Bengals.

1:06If Baltimore lands Reader alongside a Nandy Madoob weekend and Travis Jones, their interior line could dominate under new coordinator Mintor, making AFC. North battles even tougher for Cincinnati.