Blake Freeland signs with the Bengals after considering other NFL offers

Offensive tackle Blake Freeland joined the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad last week. The 6’7” player held multiple offers from other NFL teams before choosing Cincinnati. Freeland cited the work of offensive line coach Scott Peters and assistant Mike McCarthy as a primary reason for his decision. The coaching staff is recognized for their experience in developing large offensive linemen, including Amarius Mims and Orlando Brown. This addition provides depth to the Bengals' offensive line, which recently included a waiver wire claim of Myles Hinton. The team anticipates Freeland will benefit from the coaching staff's development programs during his tenure.

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