The Bengals don’t usually do stuff like this.
They’ve spent years drafting players, developing them, and trying to keep the roster stable without blowing up the cap.
That’s been their way for a long time. But when they sent the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 draft to the Giants for Dexter Lawrence—and then…
The Cincinnati Bengals made headlines after signing edge rusher Boye Mafe to a three-year, $60 million contract during free agency.
The move came after the team lost veteran pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, creating urgency to rebuild its defensive front.
While the front office framed the signing as a long-term investment, reaction across the league has…


