The Bengals’ faith in their drafts claimed another franchise icon this weekend when nose tackle Domata Peko took a two-year deal to shore up new head coach Vance Joseph’s defensive line in Denver.
Peko is the first visible casualty of a defense trying to get younger, faster, and saltier. The Bengals have left no doubt they’re looking to freshen up the defensive legs with the last draft and the next one, where some of their 11 picks are targeted for the defensive line.
The Bengals are also combing the second wave of free agents, although it’s believed they’re not on the verge of any deals and are in the kick-the-tires mode.