Cincinnati Bengals miss out on All-Pro linebacker Jordyn Brooks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 4:28 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals were unable to secure All-Pro linebacker Jordyn Brooks, who signed a three-year, $51.3 million deal with the Miami Dolphins. The Bengals' defense has struggled recently, ranking in the bottom 10 in yards allowed per game since 2022. With recent departures, including last season's sack leader Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati faces significant questions on defense moving forward. The team's issues were evident last season when they allowed the most touchdowns and the second-most yards in the league.
- •Bengals ranked bottom 10 in yards allowed per game since 2022.
- •Jordyn Brooks led the league in tackles last season.
- •Cincinnati lost its last season's sack leader, Trey Hendrickson.
- •Miami Dolphins received numerous trade calls for Brooks before signing him.
- 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals defense in trouble after losing bidding war for All-Pro linebacker
"Could Cincinnati's defense be even worse this season?
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