When it comes to Bengals edge rushers, Trey Hendrickson’s contract impasse draws the most attention but he isn’t the only player at the position in Cincinnati.
Myles Murphy was a 2023 first-round pick and he has had a relatively quiet first two seasons in the NFL with 40 tackles and three sacks while playing a reserve role in 30 regular season games. Sam Hubbard’s retirement opened up some snaps off the edge, so the Bengals will need some new blood whether Hendrickson gets traded or not and Murphy is working to make sure he is “great at stuff that doesn’t take talent or athleticism.