
Bengals Target Khalil Mack for Edge Rusher Upgrade
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The Cincinnati Bengals face potential defensive line changes as Trey Hendrickson hits free agency. Bleacher Report suggests targeting Khalil Mack, a 35-year-old pass rusher with the Chargers, to mentor younger talents. Macks strong performance last season could make him an attractive option, but his preference for a contender might pose a challenge for the Bengals, who aim to improve after a disappointing 2022 season.
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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Bengals Target Khalil Mack for Edge Rusher Upgrade. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
It's March 5th for the NFL, let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more Teen News every day. The Cincinnati Bengals are bracing for changes on their defensive line as veteran edge rusher Trey Hendrickson heads to free agency next week. The team decided against using the franchise tag on him, so he's free to explore other options after a solid run in Cincinnati. Bleacher Report recently suggested the Bengals target another experienced past rusher to fill the gap, naming Los Angeles Chargers star Khalil Mack as the perfect fit. Mack just turned 35 and could mentor the team's younger talents like Shamar Stewart and Miles Murphy. The Bengals might also lose Joseph Ossai, who's in his prime and seeking a big extension. Losing both would hurt their edge depth, but the young roster gives them a foundation to build on while chasing contention again. Mack put up strong numbers last season with a 14.8 pressure rate, even on a 1 year 18 million dollar deal with the Chargers. That team had playoff hopes but fell short in the wildcard round.
The Bengals won just 6 gains last season and planned to be active in free agency, but Mack, who's never played in a Super Bowl, might prefer a proven. Contender overtaking a chance in Cincinnati, a message from our sponsor supports today's story. Press Play Put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com
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