Bengals Sign Boye Mafe, Strengthen Defense

0:00It's March 9th for the NFL. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The Cincinnati Bengals kicked off free agency with a bang by signing edge-rusher Boyet Mafe to a three-year deal worth $60 million. This comes right after they upgraded their safety position with Brian Cook. Moffe feels a huge gap in their pass rush, giving them a rising talent without trading away any draft picks. The move echoes the Bengals' smart signing of Trey Hendrickson a few years back. Right now, their edge group is led by She-Mar Stewart and Miles Murphy, and Mafe adds real depth there. The team had eyes on bigger names like Max Crosby for a minute, but went with this affordable option instead. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how this keeps the Bengals flexible. They dodged the drama of a franchise tag, unlike potential issues with Hendrickson, who's not returning anyway. Joseph O'Suy already signed elsewhere, so this rotation boost feels timely. Looking ahead, the Bengals can still chase more edge help through veteran signings or even

1:04the top 10 picks in the draft. They also need interior defensive line upgrades to round things out. Day one of the legal tampering window delivered solid improvements overall. Experts are giving this an A grade for smart, low-risk moves that strengthen the defense without breaking the bank. It's a strong start for Cincinnati as they build for the season. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, LinkedIn the Description. Some people meditate. I just lay down and press play. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.