Bengals have struck an agreement for Wilkins

Due to a number of factors, including depth being a serious competition for that spot on the roster last season—even before DJ Reader suffered a season-ending injury—and the fact that Reader is a

Due to a number of factors, including depth being a serious competition for that spot on the roster last season—even before DJ Reader suffered a season-ending injury—and the fact that Reader is a free agent this month, the Cincinnati Bengals are frequently mentioned alongside Miami Dolphins star Christian Wilkins, including as one of the best options for him right now, according to Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox.

Wilkins, though, might find an alluring home with the Cincinnati Bengals. In 2023, the Bengals might be a strong competitor in the AFC if quarterback Joe Burrow gets back to his pre-injury level. Elite defensive players like Trey Hendrickson , B.J. Hill, and Logan Wilson are available for Cincinnati to use in support of Wilkins.

The possibility that Wilkins signs a huge top-of-market contract is the Bengals’ issue. They don’t mind shelling out a lot of cash these days, but if they need to build several improvements at the same location, his price tag can be a bit steep.

On paper, the Bengals seem likely to sign Reader again, especially given his previous indications of interest. It’s also a possibility to take a prospect as high as the first round.

That doesn’t entirely rule out the Bengals making such a wonderful fit happen—Orlando Brown just signed last year as a result of his representatives reaching out to the team—especially considering how much sense it makes on the field. However, the position is more cautiously optimistic.

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