The Cincinnati Bengals knew they needed to get better on defense after a 4-11 finish to the 2020 season.
It didn’t take long for the team to address their needs as they made the mission clear when they used the free agency period to sign five veteran players. Four of the five new additions are expected to start on defense this season. Defensive end Trey Hendrickson, cornerback Chidobe Awuzie, defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi, cornerback Mike Hilton and right tackle Riley Reiff joined the Bengals on March 19.
Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo is heading into his third season in Cincinnati.