The Cincinnati Bengals have just put their quarterback, Joe Burrow, on high ground! The 29-year-old QB enters the 2026 season with the most complete roster of his Cincinnati career.

The Bengals added seven players through the 2026 NFL Draft. Four on the offensive side of the ball and three for the defense.

Also, the trade for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and the signing of nearly ten free agents are shaping up to be the best one yet in Burrow’s six-year-long NFL journey.

In the QB camp, the Bengals are led by Burrow and veteran Joe Flacco will be acting as a backup for Burrow.

In the running back room, Chase Brown leads the RBs with Samaje Perine and Tahj Brooks, drafted last year, comes in with development support.

The top-heavy wide receiver group is headlined by Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Mitchell Tinsley adds depth while Andrei Iosivas and rookie Colbie Young compete for WR3.

The defense and offense lines have depth with ten players on each side. Alongside them are five linebackers and six cornerbacks. 

Bengals Add Depth on Both Sides in the 2026 NFL Draft

With their No. 41 overall pick, the Bengals went for defensive end Cashius Howell from Texas A&M. The team spent some time with him at the combine, and now he joins his former teammate Shemar Stewart in Cincy.

The Bengals also drafted a cornerback, Tacario Davis. But he's more of a depth add than a starter at this point.

In the fourth round, they selected center Connor Lew from Auburn. he has three years of starter experience but is coming off a season-ending ACL injury from last year.

Apart from them, Cincy drafted wide receiver Colbie Young, offensive lineman Brian Parker II, tight end Jack Endries and defensive tackle Landon Robinson.

The Bengals now have a real shot at turning around last year's struggles on both sides of the ball and snapping a three-year postseason drought.

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Written by

Naomi Grace

Edited by

Shubhi Rathore