Davis-Gaither Joins Colts, Bengals Linebacker Group Still Thin

0:00For NFL coverage, this is your March 18th of Dave. Former Bengals linebacker, Akeen Davis-Gaether, has signed with the Indianapolis Colts. He joins another ex-Bingell, cornerback, Cam Taylor Britt, there. Davis-Gaether played for Cincinnati from 2020 to 2024, before a stint with the Arizona Cardinals last season. He reunites with Lou and Arumo, his old defensive coordinator from his rookie years in Cincinnati. Last year with Arizona, Davis-Gaether started 13 of 17 games and hit a career high 117 tackles. Still, his performance graded out low overall. Cincinnati's linebacker group ranked as the worst in the league last season, and they have made zero free agent moves to fix it so far. That leaves them thin heading into the offseason. The team holds over $22 million in salary cap space, giving them room to maneuver. defensive coordinator Al Goldin sounded optimistic recently, praising the front office for targeting the right fits and stressing teamwork to build a stronger unit.

1:03Meanwhile, the Bengals may turn to the draft again for linebacker help, as free agency options dwindle. Goldin highlighted the returning players' confidence and emerging leaders as a solid foundation moving forward. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com, made in AI.