With all of the drama and contract disputes surrounding Cincinnati's defense this offseason, the team's offensive line issues went largely ignored. But it must be time to get back to the other side of the trenches as the preseason begins.
Last week, Sharp Football Analysis, headed by analytics expert Warren Sharp, released its 2025 NFL offensive line rankings. The good news is the Cincinnati Bengals didn't rank last on this list. The unfortunate news is they ranked next to last, just above the Houston Texans.
Regarding Joe Burrow’s bodyguards, the team at Sharp Football Analysis had this to say about the new-look offensive line:
“Cincinnati's patchwork offensive line ranked no higher than 28th on any ballot.