Jessie Bates came to the Cincinnati Bengals and made an immediate impact as a defensive playmaker. While his interception numbers may have declined, he has been a big part of the Bengals’ success defensively over the last few years and made massive improvements as a tackler and run supporter.
Unfortunately, his time as a Bengal may be coming to an end. After playing on the franchise tag in 2022, he is likely on the way out of town.
Vonn Bell could also be testing the free agency waters this offseason. Bell has been a fantastic defender and team captain over the last few years.