Bengals' front seven ranked 26th in NFL by analyst Warren Sharp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis has ranked the Cincinnati Bengals' front seven 26th in the NFL. Despite offseason efforts to strengthen the defensive line, including the trade for Dexter Lawrence and the signings of Boye Mafe and Jonathan Allen, the unit remains near the bottom of the rankings. The Bengals generated pressure on only 15% of opponent dropbacks last season, ranking 31st. Sharp notes the absence of former player Trey Hendrickson has significantly impacted both the Bengals and the New York Giants' rankings.
- •Sharp ranks Bengals' front seven 26th in NFL, unchanged from last year.
- •Key additions include Dexter Lawrence, Boye Mafe, and Jonathan Allen.
- •Bengals generated pressure on only 15% of dropbacks last season.
- •Hendrickson's departure negatively affected both teams' defensive rankings.
- •Ongoing concerns about the unit's effectiveness against the run and pass.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals’ front seven gets ranked near the bottom of the NFL
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