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Bengals Bolster Lineup: Fairchild Joins Burrow's Protection Squad

4/26/2025

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Bengals Draft Fairchild

The Cincinnati Bengals made a strategic move in the 2025 NFL Draft, snagging Georgia guard Dylan Fairchild in the third round, 81st overall. Known for his exceptional pass protection, Fairchild is set to safeguard quarterback Joe Burrow. Earlier, they strengthened their defense by selecting linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. in the second round.

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Bengals Select Stewart

The Cincinnati Bengals made a bold move in the 2025 NFL Draft, choosing towering defensive end Shemar Stewart from Texas A&M with the 17th pick. At 6-foot-6 and 290 pounds, he showcased impressive athleticism, racking up 4.5 sacks in college. Embracing the legacy, Stewart will don jersey No. 97, once worn by Bengals legend Geno Atkins.

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Historical Context

In the 2025 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals selected defensive end Shemar Stewart, echoing their 2003 choice of quarterback Carson Palmer. Both players aim to elevate the franchise's legacy, which includes a Super Bowl appearance in 2022 and a history of impactful draft picks since 1968.

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Bengals Draft Fairchild

The Cincinnati Bengals made a strategic move in the 2025 NFL Draft, snagging Georgia guard Dylan Fairchild in the third round, 81st overall. Known for his exceptional pass protection, Fairchild is set to safeguard quarterback Joe Burrow. Earlier, they strengthened their defense by selecting linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. in the second round.

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