JUST IN: Trent Brown’s Signing Solidifies Bengals’ Impactful Free-Agent Picks Ahead of Draft
After securing Trent Brown, a seasoned pass protector with a decade of NFL experience, in a significant deal on Tuesday to fortify Joe Burrow’s right tackle position for the upcoming season, the Bengals appeared poised with renewed energy as they headed into the next phase of the offseason.
As the pace of free-agent signings begins to ease, attention shifts towards the upcoming draft in a month, where the Bengals hold the flexible No. 18 pick.
The dynamic duo of director of pro scouting Steven Radicevic and senior personnel executive Trey Brown from the Bengals orchestrated an intense first week of free agency that culminated in Brown’s signing on Tuesday on a one-year contract.
Their efforts resulted in acquiring six key players from other teams, whose salaries are expected to total over $30 million against this year’s salary cap, addressing many of the team’s needs that arose at the end of the previous season. By securing a tackle, their draft strategy at No. 18 is now more open to selecting the best available player.
The impact of their work appears to be well-received within the team’s locker room
In the initial stages of free agency, the Bengals made meaningful connections by securing key players. They enlisted Geno Stone as their reliable center-field safety, reunited with Vonn Bell to fulfill the role of a veteran safety adept at signal-calling, welcomed running back Zack Moss who aligns well with head coach Zac Taylor’s system, and added the accomplished tight end Mike Gesicki, known for his skill in catching passes and serving as a valuable target for quarterback Joe Burrow.
