Bengals sign Cashius Howell to rookie contract after strong draft evaluation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals have signed second-round rookie defensive end Cashius Howell to his rookie contract. Howell, drafted from Texas A&M, is expected to enhance the team's pass rush capabilities. Bengals assistant GM Mike Potts praised Howell's rush tools, stating they were second-to-none in this draft class. Having signed all seven draft picks, the Bengals prepare for upcoming training sessions where Howell's contributions will be closely evaluated.
- •Cashius Howell was drafted in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •Bengals assistant GM Mike Potts praised Howell's rush capabilities.
- •All seven Bengals rookies are now signed to contracts.
- •Howell participated in rookie mini camp workouts in May.
- •The Bengals aim to improve their pass rush with Howell's skills.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals say Cashius Howell’s arsenal was “second-to-none in this draft class”
"The Bengals are very high on their second-round rookie.
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