Bengals Trade Up, Land Top Edge Rusher

0:00It's April 2nd. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. Bengal's fans, the team's making ways and mock drafts for the 2026 NFL draft, trading up aggressively to fix their defense. They're jumping ahead of Kansas City to grab top-edge Russia-Aston Bailey at pick number 8 overall. This comes after losing Star Trek Hendrixson in the offseason, leaving a huge gap on that line that's plagued them for years. Meanwhile, in another mock, Cincinnati ships out their third round pick this year. Number 72 plus a 2027-3rd to the Giants. For linebacker, Jeylon Stiles. He's got that safety speed in a linebacker's frame, perfect to shore up the middle after rookie struggles last season. Players are buzzing two guys, like Amarius Mims and Jeylon Turner know these prospects personally. Turner calls one his dog, from high school days, at Mill Creek, following his path from Bama to Ohio State.

1:00It's got that hometown vibe that can make stars like Josh Allen extra hyped to play alongside them. Coach Zach Taylor's all in on development, calling it a priority for young gun She-Mar Steward. Signing McQuan's shadow boyate doesn't slow him down. They're pushing him to grow into a major role. Turner credits his own Rams days under Sean McBae for shaping how he builds the squad. With compensatory picks incoming and these mock moves ladding up the path, Bingle's brass lets poise to rebuild that defense into a beast setting. Up Joe Burrow for another run deep into the playoffs.