The Bengals made a move to add a linebacker after the NFL Draft, and it could be a solid addition.
Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin speaks at the 2025 NFL Combine on Tuesday February 25, 2025. | Phil Didion/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Cincinnati Bengals have had one of the worst defenses in the league for the last few years, and it's held them back from competing for a Super Bowl.
This offseason, the front office opted to upgrade the defense in a big way. They found upgrades across the entire unit, which has put the team in a muchCincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor talks about newly signed defense tackle Dexter Lawrence in a press conference at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Monday, April 20, 2026. | Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images They added players like Dexter Lawrence and Boye Mafe to their defensive line.
Lawrence may be the best player on the Bengals defense. He's a stud in the middle of the defensive line and should bolster the Bengals' last-place run defense. Mafe is also a good addition as an edge rusher to the defensive line. They added players like Bryan Cook, Jonathan Allen, Tacario Davis, and Cashius Howell, too.
All of these players should be impact defenders for the Bengals. Feb 25, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA Southern California linebacker Eric Gentry speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.
Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images "An extremely long off-ball linebacker with outstanding agility, Gentry is an old-school tweener without a true position — he’s too light to be an edge but too athletic tobe on the field somewhere," Baumgardner wrote.
"I was surprised he went undrafted, even if he is a project. " Gentry is a huge linebacker, standing at 6-foot-6 with massive arms. This kind of physical presence is rarely found in a linebacker, which makes him an intriguing option for the Bengals. He needs to put on some muscle if he's going to be an NFL linebacker, but if he's able to do that, he could make waves for the Bengals.
This seems like a lottery addition for the Bengals, but if it pans out for them, Gentry could be a solid boost to a depleted linebacker room. Sign Up For Our DAILY Newsletter for More Free Coverage of the Cincinnati Bengals Delivered to You Directly For more on the Bengals, subscribe to our YouTube Channel and be sure to check us out on your favorite audio platforms, including.
Make sure you bookmark BengalsTalk.com for the latest Bengals news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns and so much more! We're a one-stop shop for all things Cincinnati Bengals! Join the 65,000+ Bengals fans who subscribe to us on YouTube. Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels.
He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher . Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. Conor Orr’s Post-Draft NFL Power Rankings: NFC West Remains on Top
Please follow us on Google to support us United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
49ers Post-Draft Wide Receiver Depth Chart: New Faces All AroundWhat does the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver depth chart look like after the NFL draft?
Read more »
2027 NFL Draft Quarterback Rankings: Dante Moore, Arch Manning Contend for QB1 SpotMoore and Manning will be among the most talented and experienced quarterbacks in what's set up to be a loaded draft class.
Read more »
What Other NFL Execs Are Saying About Raiders' DraftHere is what league executives said about Las Vegas' 2026 draft class.
Read more »
Tennessee Titans Saw Carnell Tate As Best Receiving Weapon for Cam Ward in 2026 NFL DraftThe Tennessee Titans prioritized weapons for second-year QB Cam Ward in the 2026 NFL draft and secured what they believe is the best receiving weapon in the class in Carnell Tate.
Read more »
NHL Draft Lottery: Where will the Chicago Blackhawks pick in 2026 NHL Draft?The Chicago Blackhawks will soon find out where they'll select in the draft lottery. Here's what to know as the lottery gets closer to airing at 6 p.m. CT.
Read more »
Bengals May Have Struck Gold With 'Most Surprising' NFL Draft PickThe Cincinnati Bengals made a few bold selections in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Read more »