The Cincinnati Bengals first got their new left tackle, Orlando Brown Jr., and then signed strong safety Nick Scott to replace Vonn Bell. Then they went dark. All was quiet for several days, and while other players that could have helped the Bengals were signed by other teams, fans grew impatient. Then, a little after midnight, the Bengals announced they signed a tight end, which was possibly their biggest need.
They signed Irv Smith Jr., who many believed was the best tight end left on the market. He signed a one-year prove-it deal. This is after quarterback Joe Burrow helped C.