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.

The Cincinnati Bengals have the power to make this right. Cincinnati Bengals Sign Joe Burrow Bodyguard Brandon Scherff in Free Agency Prediction So far, the Bengals have largely stuck to their own, re-signing tight end Mike Gesicki and defensive tackle B.

The Cincinnati Bengals, it seems, don't have an interest in one of the top guards available in NFL free agency. While one report says the Bengals have an interest in Chicago Bears free-agent guard Teven Jenkins,

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.