CINCINNATI — The Bengals are entering a hazy era with their pass rush, especially if Trey Hendrickson ends up leaving in free agency. Head coach Zac Taylor and director of player personnel Duke Tobin addressed their standings on the pass rush assets out there, whether it be in free agency or the draft.

The Bengals will be looking for impact players at every level of the defense, including pass rush help, a veteran presence at linebacker, a starting slot corner and a starting free safety. The Bengals’ bad defense from 2025 will need some outside help, and Duke Tobin stressed that the Bengals have the resources that they need to make those moves.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor reflects on the 2025 NFL season in an exclusive interview with NFL media inside Mike Garafolo on "The Insiders".

The Bengals head into Al Golden's second season as defensive coordinator looking at add pieces to a unit that was 30th in scoring last season.

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher was in the running for at least one other OC job this offseason but ultimately returned to the Queen City, much to the delight of head coach Zac Taylor.

The Bengals have some lingering questions about trying to retain a couple of their own possible free agents, and getting back from injury a young talent.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor discusses free agency and the Bengals' expectations for rookie prospects ahead of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.