Make no mistake, they could still add players. Brandon Scherff at guard would make some sense. But sitting on their hands to start what was widely held as a "bad" free-agency class until the top guys are off the market is terrible for optics -- and likely bad for the team in 2025, too.

With the first part of free agency in the books, it's a good time to put together a seven-round mock for the Bengals. For this mock, we are using Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator. Starks could be a legitimate top-10 talent in this draft class and safety is still a key need as the Bengals look to revamp their defense with new defensive coordinator Al Golden.

Free agency sets the direction for where the Bengals will go in the NFL draft at the end of April. Based off what needs the team fills in free agency, it’s easier to project what players and positions the Bengals could target in the draft.

We're going on three days without the Cincinnati Bengals adding a new player in free agency. Monday of legal negotiating brought in running back Samaje Perine for a reunion along with true newcomers in nose tackle TJ Slaton and linebacker Oren Burks.

The Cincinnati Bengals have made another move to keep one of their own, this time by re-signing Cam Sample to a one-year deal, according to Tom Pelissero. This will likely be a very minimal deal for Sample,