After having one of the worst offensive lines in the league last year, the Cincinnati Bengals are going all-in to fix the pass protection that cost them the Super Bowl. On Monday, Cincinnati reached another big deal that is sure to put a smile on Joe Burrow's face.
According to Ian Rapoport, the Bengals have signed Ted Karras to a three-year, $18 million deal. That gives Cincinnati two legitimate starters on the offensive line. So, between Alex Cappa and Karras, this team strengthens the interior offensive line immediately.
The #Bengals are signing OL Ted Karras to a 3-year, $18M deal, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
These are the exact type of moves the Bengals needed to make in the offseason. It was painfully obvious how bad the offensive line was last year and Cincinnati still managed to make a Super Bowl appearance. They already have one of the best wide receiver duos in the NFL, but now Joe Burrow is going to have more time in the pocket to make his throws.
On paper, the Bengals are shaping up to be the best team in the AFC North. The Baltimore Ravens are sure to give them a run for their money, while the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns are not far behind. It'll be interesting to see what other moves this team makes as the roster is becoming much more well-balanced.
Keep an eye on Joe Burrow and the Bengals, as they could make another big signing in free agency to continue improving the offensive line. This franchise still has the NFL Draft to look forward to, so we could see Cincinnati have an incredibly loaded roster next year.
