The Cincinnati Bengals have a big free agency decision to make in the coming weeks. With Jessie Bates III looking to be playing elsewhere in 2024, the Bengals have another starting safety in Vonn Bell, whose contract is expiring as well.
In the spring of 2020, the Bengals signed Bell as a free agent. While Zac Taylor and Lou Anarumo looked to mold the defense to their vision, Bell was a coveted target. The signing has paid off well, with Bell being a consistent presence in the defensive backfield and in the locker room.
Bell’s play in run support has been a big part of the rise of Cincinnati’s defense and while he’s not known as a ball hawk, he has come down with interceptions in big games.