The Bengals’ starting defensive line from 2022 is a formidable group. Trey Hendrickson has done nothing but make Pro Bowls since he inked his contract and Sam Hubbard is a well-rounded edge defender on the other side, while D.J. Reader is one of the best nose tackles in the game flanked by a solid player in B.J. Hill.
Players like Joseph Ossai, Zachary Carter and Cam Sample also impressed in stints last season. However, folks can’t deny the impact Larry Ogunjobi had on this defense in his brief 2021 stint. Unfortunately, his contract was short, as was his season, leaving with a significant ankle injury during the playoff game versus the Raiders.