Myles Murphy expected to lead Bengals' pass rush in 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Myles Murphy is slated to be a key figure in the Cincinnati Bengals’ pass rush for the 2026 season. After a breakout year in 2025, where he had 52 tackles and 5.5 sacks, Murphy remains the only returning starter on the defensive line. The team has not exercised his fifth-year option, making him an unrestricted free agent after the coming season. At just 24 years old and entering a contract year, he could be poised for further success alongside teammates like Boye Mafe and Shemar Stewart.
- •Myles Murphy had 52 tackles and 5.5 sacks in 2025.
- •He is entering the final year of his rookie deal.
- •Bengals declined Murphy's fifth-year option for 2027-2028.
- •Murphy's performance may impact his future contract negotiations.
- •Team depth includes players like Boye Mafe and Shemar Stewart.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Myles Murphy is poised to lead the Bengals’ pass rush in 2026
"Murphy might be the only returning starter on the defensive line.
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