CINCINNATI — The Bengals are entering a hazy era with their pass rush, especially if Trey Hendrickson ends up leaving in free agency. Head coach Zac Taylor and director of player personnel Duke Tobin addressed their standings on the pass rush assets out there, whether it be in free agency or the draft.

In 2025, Golden had to use a scheme that fit a defense that was as young as it was. As the defense gained more confidence in the second half of the year, he started leaning into more blitzes and versatility. Another offseason and another chance to add to the defense gives Golden a better chance to dial up a defense that really looks like his own.

The Cincinnati Bengals haven't drafted a quarterback since selecting Joe Burrow with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Six years later, Cincinnati could be in the market for another young QB to develop behind Burrow.

Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin discussed the 30-year-old's chances to play for Cincinnati again at this week's NFL Combine. Risner played his best NFL season with the Bengals in 2025, and that included an understandable slow start after signing right before Week 1.

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The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is underway in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium. Yesterday marked day one as teams, prospects, and media trickled into the city for live coverage of the scouting spectacle.

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