Bengals Sign Allen, Eye Draft for Long-Term Line

0:00It's March 29th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The Bengals just wrapped up their first free agency moves, grabbing veteran defensive tackle Jonathan Allen to patch up the league's worst run. Defense, which gave up 147 rushing yards per game last season, Allen, a two-time pro-bola from Alabama, hit a rough patch over his last three years, including a week 53.2 grade from Pro Football. Knows with the Vikings, who cut him to save 6.5 million in cap space for next year. Pundis jumped on Cincinnati right away, saying the signing was a band-aid at best, especially with ESPN's Jordan Reed calling out their desperate. Knee for more help up front beyond this stopgab move. Now eyes are turning to the 2026 draft, where George's Kristen Miller stands out as the sixth best defensive tackle in 65th. For our prospect, with 64 tackles, 11.5 for loss, and a solid combine that scouts love

1:01for his toughness. With picks at 10th, 41st, and 72nd overall, plus Allen on a short two-year deal, and B.J. Hill turning 31 soon, expect the Bengals to hunt day two talent like Miller, to build that line for the long haul.