Bengals should still target a free agent on the NFL Top 100 list
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The Cincinnati Bengals have made it clear through words and actions that they're all-in on the pair of linebackers Demetrius Knight and Barrett Carter.
On that front, the Bengals have made their point. But nobody would blame them for still going to free agency and getting a veteran who can help out.
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Bobby Wagner remains the biggest name.
Wagner is back in the news cycle during his extended trip to free agency because he just slotted as the No. 81 player on the annual NFL Top 100:
No. 81 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…
— NFL (@NFL) July 3, 2026
LB Bobby Wagner! @NFLFilmspic.twitter.com/9K0uVuGkc1
Some will debate that the 38-year-old defender wasn’t one of the best 100 players in the league last year, sure.
But from a Bengals perspective, Wagner’s veteran mentorship and the 9.5 tackles per game last year (sixth overall) are highlights, not something to overlook.
One year ago, the Bengals made the mistake of not finding proper depth to help out the rookies before the Logan Wilson trade request.
This year, provided Wagner isn’t wanting a lion’s share of the snaps, adding a player of his caliber and experience could really benefit the Bengals’ linebacker room.
This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Bengals should still target a free agent on the NFL Top 100 list