Bengals Boost Defense, Eyeing Christian Wilkins

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The Cincinnati Bengals are beefing up their defensive line after signing Jonathan Allen

inside, and boy a mafe on the edge.

They're hoping this duo jump starts a turnaround on defense and plan to add even more front-seven

talent through free agency or as early as the 10th.

Overall pick in the draft.

Christian Wilkins remains a top free agent on the market.

The former 13th pick in 2019 has drawn interest from 26 teams while he recovers from a

Jones fracture in his foot from last year.

Wilkins brings solid production with 20.5 sacks and 43 tackles for loss during his time

in Miami.

He signed the $110 million deal over four years with the Raiders but got cut in July 2025

amid reports of issues.

Handling his rehab and an odd incident where he allegedly kissed a teammate on the head.

His agent David Mulligata has a rocky history with the Bengals which could make a deal

tricky.

Still, if Wilkins lands a cheap proof-of-a-contract after the draft does settles, Cincinnati

might take a chance this summer.

For now, the Bengals keep building their defense while keeping an eye on options like Wilkins

to fill out the line.