After five consecutive losing seasons and some rough play on defense, it’s not a surprise that the Cincinnati Bengals saw a need for some changes. In fact, it was already last offseason when the team started making significant moves in free agency, finally spending big where they almost never had before.
A year ago, for example, they signed cornerback Trae Waynes and defensive tackle D.J. Reader to big-money contracts. Due to injuries, however, they didn’t get much out of either one of them. They are hoping to see better return on investment this year.
They are joined by four new defensive starters signed this free agency period.