Bengals able to address pass rush while adding depth in other areas

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Duke Tobin’s biggest draft move didn’t happen while the Cincinnati Bengals were on the clock.

It occurred last weekend when he acquired defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th overall pick.

The Bengals added another pass rusher in the NFL draft by taking Texas A&M edge rusher Cashius Howell in the second round.

The additions of Howell and Lawrence, along with signing edge rusher Boye Mafe and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen at the start of free agency, give coach Zac Taylor more confidence in his defensive line’s ability to rush the passer.

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