The Cincinnati Bengals defense didn’t sack opposing quarterbacks very often in 2022, only registering 30 sacks, which put them in 29th place throughout the regular season.
The team still only lost in the AFC Championship game to the eventual Super Bowl winners by a last-second field goal, so it didn’t kill the team, but it was a step back from the team’s 2021 season.
The Bengals acted by selecting Clemson Tigers edge rusher Myles Murphy with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, Murphy is going through some growing pains and may not be ready to make a major impact in Year 1, while Joseph Ossai is already dealing with a significant injury.