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Cincinnati is upgrading its defense for 2026 with four projected starters—Dexter Lawrence via trade from the Giants, plus Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe and Bryan Cook—and drafting edge rusher Cashius Howell, in an effort to finally let the high-powered offense catch up. Burrow says the team is in its prime and excited to solidify the defense so the young players can rise, signaling a push to capitalize on the championship window.
On day one of the NFL free agency tampering period, the Bengals signed hometown product Bryan Cook from the Chiefs and Seattle’s Boye Mafe to bolster a weak 2025 defense. Analysts labeled Al Golden and Jordan Battle as winners and Shemar Stewart and Geno Stone as losers, while Cincinnati’s Super Bowl odds improved to +3300.
The Cincinnati Bengals boosted their defense by signing former Chiefs safety Bryan Cook to start in the secondary and adding former Seahawks edge rusher Boye Mafe on a three-year, $60 million deal (about $20 million per year). Cook, a UC Bearcat known for solid tackling and added pop, addresses a need in a previously passive secondary, while Mafe’s upside provides an answer at pass rush after Trey Hendrickson’s departure. The deal structures and guarantees will come to light in the coming days, with social media reactions highlighted following the announcements.
The Cincinnati Bengals signed former Seattle Seahawks edge rusher Boye Mafe to a three-year, $60 million contract, adding a proven exterior rush presence after losing Joseph Ossai, as Mafe comes off a 2025 season with 31 tackles, two sacks and five pass breakups and has tallied 44-plus QB pressures in each of the last three seasons; he’s expected to work with Shemar Stewart and Myles Murphy to strengthen Cincinnati's defense as free agency progresses.
The Bengals have signed Boye Mafe to a three-year, $60 million deal to bolster the pass rush, a move that comes as Cincinnati commits about $100 million across two three-year contracts and sits on roughly $50 million in cap space.
Boye Mafe has agreed to a three-year, $60 million contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, leaving Seattle as Cincinnati reshapes its edge group with Ossai and Hendrickson also moving on.
NFL.com's Around the NFL staff delivers a league-wide roundup of opening free-agent moves, led by the Cincinnati Bengals signing linebacker Boye Mafe and safety Bryan Cook to multi-year contracts, with numerous other signings and trades across the league as the new league year kicks off.
The Seattle Seahawks secured a win against the Cleveland Browns, with several standout statistics. Boye Mafe recorded his fifth consecutive game with a sack, joining an elite group of players. The Seahawks' rushing attack was efficient, averaging 9.15 yards per carry. Seattle struggled with penalties, but still managed to come out on top. The defense held the Browns' rushing offense to 3.9 yards per carry on 40 attempts. Michael Dickson leads the NFL in punting average, setting a new record. Geno Smith has had two turnovers in three consecutive games, raising concerns about his performance.