Dan Pitcher expresses confidence in Bengals offensive line for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher spoke at a media day on July 27, 2026, highlighting his optimism about the offensive line. For the first time in the Joe Burrow era, the Bengals will return all five starters from an offensive line that improved significantly last season. The group posted a top-five pass-blocking grade during the final stretch of the previous season. Pitcher emphasized the importance of chemistry among the offensive linemen and their ability to build on last year's performance as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
- •Bengals return all five offensive line starters for 2026 season.
- •Pitcher feels positive about the line's chemistry and improvement.
- •Offensive line achieved top-five pass-blocking grade in final seven weeks last season.
- •Dalton Risner will also return as a starter in 2026.
- •Bengals aim to leverage stability for Offensive records this year.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Dan Pitcher is feeling good about the Bengals offensive line
"The Bengals return all five starters for the first time in the Joe Burrow era on the offensive line.
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