Bengals' pass rush unit ranks 29th in NFL power rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals' pass rush unit has been ranked 29th out of 32 teams in the NFL by CBS Sports' Carter Bahns. Despite significant offseason changes, including the addition of Boye Mafe to fill the void left by Trey Hendrickson's departure to the Baltimore Ravens and the return of first-round pick Shemar Stewart, doubts remain regarding the effectiveness of the pass rush. Analysts suggest the young roster may struggle to deliver consistent pressure. The Bengals, however, will have the opportunity to prove critics wrong when the season kicks off next month.
- •Bengals lost Trey Hendrickson to the Ravens this offseason.
- •Boy Mafe and Shemar Stewart are key additions to the pass rush.
- •The pass rush group is noted for its youth and inexperience.
- •Bengals' defense could see improvement with stronger interior line play.
- •The season starts next month, offering a chance to update this ranking.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals’ pass rush unit ranked near the bottom of the NFL
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