How re-signing Jalen Davis may signal stunning Bengals draft plot twist

Dec 28, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Jalen Davis (35) tackles Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during the second half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images | Joseph Maiorana-Imagn ImagesNow that's what I'm talking about! The Cincinnati Bengals, before the start of the new league year, just secured one of their few critical, must-keep free agents of the offseason!

Granted, longtime practice squad vet Jalen Davis probably didn't squeeze every dollar he could out of the Bengals at the contract negotiating table. Right guard Dalton Risner will be a tougher guy to keep. Whatever. The bottom line is, Davis is in Cincinnati to…