When it comes to defensive ends, the Cincinnati Bengals definitely have a preference. Towering players—usually around 6’4” and 270-plus pounds—check all the boxes, particularly those who can set the edge and contribute against the run.
These are admirable qualities, to be sure, and the team has a track record of productive players with that profile, to one extent or another. Carlos Dunlap and Michael Johnson formed a formidable duo, while others like Sam Hubbard, Eddie Edwards, Robert Geathers (yes, him), Frostee Rucker, Jonathan Fanene, Trey Hendrickson, and many more have made their mark on the Bengals franchise.