The Bengals get risky in a mock draft that could indeed preview what the team could do on draft day.

The Cincinnati Bengals have been connected to a major offseason addition of a 34.5-sack pass rusher to bolster the defense.

"All-Pro Trey Hendrickson is a free agent, so an already weak Bengals defense could be even more depleted by the time the draft rolls around. Woods makes a lot of sense for a team that needs to do a better job of solidifying the trenches up front."

The Bengals can agree to terms with pending free agents during the NFL legal tampering window before free agency. Follow along for live updates.

The Bengals are working on evaluating more than 400 players, some 300 at the NFL combine in Indianapolis. The Bengals focused on four defensive linemen at the NFL combine Feb. 25.

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Not only are the Bengals likely to let Trey Hendrickson leave, but their other Week 1 starter at defensive end is reportedly heading elsewhere. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Jets will sign Joseph Ossai to a three-year deal worth $36 million,

That goes both ways. The Bengals didn’t franchise tag him this week. And he quickly issued a farewell message, publicly saying no thanks to the idea he could return in free agency. So, the conversation shifts to whether the Bengals will get a ...

Free agency will be all about the defense for the Cincinnati Bengals, and until those signings become reality, that's what every NFL mock draft looks like for the Bengals as well.Cincinnati needs help all over its defense.