Cincy Jungle
Could the Bengals bring in a free agent superstar to bolster the defensive line?
The Cincinnati Bengals have their hands full already in the building with guys like Ja’Marr Chase, Trey Hendrickson, and Tee Higgins due for new deals.
The Bengals also have a ton of work to do in the upcoming NFL Draft and free agency to help revamp the defense.
The defense has numerous names set to hit free agency as well like Mike Hilton, BJ Hill, Joseph Ossai, and even Germaine Pratt (via trade).
The 33rd Team’s Marcus Mosher believes the Bengals could be a suitor for Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa. Mosher also listed the Giants and Commanders as potential suitors.
“He led all interior defenders in quarterback hits this season and is a force as a pass rusher despite less-than-stellar sack totals. He is on the smaller side for a defensive tackle, but teams prioritizing pass-rush ability and durability will fall in love with Odighizwua this offseason,” Mosher wrote. “Look for Odighizuwa to earn a contract worth at least $20 million per season. Given the lack of depth at defensive tackle in free agency, it wouldn’t be a surprise if he earned significantly more. We saw Christian Wilkins sign a deal worth upwards of $27 million last year, and Odighizuwa is younger and far more durable.”
Odighizwua is only 26 years old and could bring a ton of talent to a struggling defensive tackle room in Cincinnati.
The Bengals could lose BJ Hill with this signing, but the team seems to have high hopes for Kris Jenkins and McKinnley Jackson entering their second season.
Cincinnati has already cut ties with Sheldon Rankins and could use some of those savings to bring in a guy like Odighizwua.
