Coming into the 2026 NFL offseason, there was one major i sue that the had to addre s in earnest: the defensive side of the ball. While they've added Bryan Cook and Boye Mafe, the Bengals still need to add more to their defense to truly turn things around in 2026. Fortunately, they've not stopped spending. According to the Bengals are in agreement on a $28 million two-year deal with former and defensive tackle Johnathan Allen. Bengals to sign Jonathan Allen to $28M deal "Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and the Bengals have agreed to a two-year, $28M deal, per sources," Fowler reports. "Cincinnati pursued the former Pro Bowler aggre sively after Minnesota released him." The Bengals needed e sentially every position https://www.kingsedgestore.com/sacrament…ersey on the defensive side of the ball this offseason. After adding Mafe, an edge rusher, and Cook, a safety, the Bengals have added Allen as their defensive tackle acquisition. He was cut by the Vikings this offseason, so Allen will not count against the Bengals compensatory pick formula this offseason. More : Allen started 17 games for the Vikings last season, recording 3.5 sacks and 68 total tackles with seven tackles for lo s and 11 quarterback hits. In his nine-year NFL career, Allen has made two Pro Bowls in 2021 and 2022. He has 129 total quarterback hits, 67 tackles for lo s, 469 total tackles, and 45.5 sacks. He's a 31-year-old veteran, and while he might not be a long-term solution to the defensive tackle position for the Bengals, he should be a solid starter for the next two seasons as Cincinnati tries to win a Super Bowl in their Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase window. More Bengals news: https://www.kingsedgestore.com/sacrament…ersey