Tobin: Bengals used 'every resource available' to improve roster
Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin stated the team used every available resource to improve the roster, making significant offseason moves including the acquisition of Dexter Lawrence and other key free agents. Despite limited remaining cap space, Tobin expressed confidence in the current roster and openness to restructuring Joe Burrow’s contract to manage future costs. The Bengals focused on depth in the draft rather than immediate starters, particularly bolstering the defensive line and secondary. Tobin emphasized ongoing roster evaluation, though financial constraints may affect future contract decisions.
- ▪Duke Tobin said the Bengals used 'every resource available' to build the best possible roster ahead of the 2026 season.
- ▪The team acquired Dexter Lawrence in a trade with the New York Giants, giving up a 10th overall draft pick and using most of their cap space.
- ▪Tobin indicated a Joe Burrow contract restructure is now more likely as the Bengals are near the top of the league in offseason spending.
- ▪The Bengals did not draft a linebacker, signaling confidence in Demetrius Knight and Barrett Carter, while also improving the position via defensive line upgrades.
- ▪With only $7.5 million in cap space remaining, extensions for Dax Hill, DJ Turner, and Myles Murphy’s fifth-year option could be impacted.
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