The pressure is on in Cincinnati to revamp a defense that has been broken for too long. A top-ten pick is an excellent resource to start the process of building a defensive unit capable of doing enough for a stellar offense to win games.

The Cincinnati Bengals’ offseason, like most of their recent offseasons, has been aimed at fixing their defense. The 2026 offseason has brought the team the most intriguing pieces that they’ve seen in a while.

NFL draft trade-down scenario shows Bengals' options

Ideal top two picks for every team This would pretty much be a dream scenario. Who knows if Downs is even available for the Bengals at 10, or if Woods could somehow make it all the way to 41? But there were good defensive options beyond those two for Cincinnati in both slots.

The Cardinals are set to pick No. 3 and have seven total selections in the 2026 NFL draft. Here's the latest on what Arizona might do once it is on the clock.

When the Cincinnati Bengals waived Matt Lee early this week, it was yet another proverbial nail in the coffin of the team’s 2024 draft class. Horrid drafting hit rates over the last handful of years from Duke Tobin’s department have put the Bengals in a hole they’re still attempting to escape.

Armed with a top-10 pick and a roster on the brink, the Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2026 NFL Draft knowing one thing: if they want to chase a Super Bowl, the defense can’t wait any longer. Cincinnati has the offensive firepower to compete with anyone in the AFC.

NFL insider Jordan Schultz recently reported that this year's NFL draft will likely feature a lot of draft-day trades. This update is crucial for fans of every team, but it could play into the Cincinnati Bengals' NFL draft plans in a big way.