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Bengals Boost Defense with Cook and Mafe Signings

3/10/2026

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Bengals Strengthen Defense

The Cincinnati Bengals signed safety Bryan Cook and edge defender Boye Mafe to three-year contracts in free agency, aiming to strengthen their defense.
The moves align with the Bengals' commitment to improvement and reflect a proactive shift to bolster both the defensive front and backfield.
Boye Mafe was previously signed by the Seattle Seahawks and is noted for his potential despite recent performance issues.

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Mafe Joins Bengals

Edge rusher Boye Mafe, whose performance has declined since a 2024 knee injury, signed a three-year, $60 million contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Kenneth Walker III, the Super Bowl MVP, is joining the Kansas City Chiefs.
Safety Coby Bryant is moving to the Chicago Bears.
The Seahawks retained cornerback Josh Jobe on a three-year, $24 million deal.
The Seahawks signed linebacker Drake Thomas to a two-year contract.

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Bengals Strengthen Defense

The Cincinnati Bengals signed safety Bryan Cook and edge defender Boye Mafe to three-year contracts in free agency, aiming to strengthen their defense.
The moves align with the Bengals' commitment to improvement and reflect a proactive shift to bolster both the defensive front and backfield.
Boye Mafe was previously signed by the Seattle Seahawks and is noted for his potential despite recent performance issues.

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