Boye Mafe shines for Bengals during training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:35 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Boye Mafe has emerged as a standout player for the Cincinnati Bengals' defense at training camp this summer. Mafe, an edge rusher with a new multiyear contract averaging $20 million annually, has consistently pressured quarterback Joe Burrow and disrupted plays. His performances, combined with impactful additions like Bryan Cook and Dexter Lawrence, have led to a dominant defense. As the Bengals adapt their offense with new strategies, Mafe's ability to diagnose plays and react quickly has drawn praise from coaches and analysts alike.
- •Boye Mafe is consistently pressuring Joe Burrow during camp.
- •Mafe signed a multiyear contract worth $20 million annually.
- •Bryan Cook recorded a pick-six during training camp practices.
- •Dexter Lawrence shows strong performances in the middle of the line.
- •The Bengals' offense is implementing new strategies this summer.
- 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Boye Mafe Emerging as Bengals' Defensive Standout at Training Camp
"While elite additions bolster the interior, an under-the-radar edge rusher is terrorizing Joe Burrow and transforming Cincinnati’s front into a dominant force through relentless backfield pressure.
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