Bengals Surge to Contender Status with Sharp 2026 Draft
The Bengals capped a record offseason by flipping a first-round pick into Dexter Lawrence and adding Jets fourth-rounders, then hitting on four key selections: edge rusher Cashius Howell, corner Tacario Davis, center Conner Lew, and receiver Colbie Young, all chosen while sticking to their board and avoiding overstretching. Bosses praised the plan as a move to boost Burrow’s elite passing attack and strengthen the defense, with early draft grades rolling in as high as an A from Sporting News and broadly strong from others.