After losing out on Devin Lloyd, Bengals must consider these free agents

Oct 19, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal (54) runs onto the field during player introductions prior to the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn ImagesThe Cincinnati Bengals had a strong start to free agency once the legal tampering window opened, scoring Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook and Seattle Seahawks defensive end Boye Mafe.

Haters will point to how wonky Cook's Bengalsian contract is. Other skeptics will highlight the fact that Cincinnati will be paying $20 million in average annual value to an edge defender in Mafe who was a…