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Bengals’ defensive ends are poised for a major leap in 2026, with Myles Murphy’s breakout season and a loaded offseason infusion of talent. After a strong finish last year, the team added Boye Mafe — a nine-sack Pro Bowl-caliber pass rusher — and drafted explosive SEC standout Cashius Howell, who’s expected to be a dynamic, multi-role force. With key veterans Trey Hendrickson and Joseph Ossai gone, the pressure is on Murphy, Stewart, Johnson, and Foskey to deliver — and on the new guys to immediately elevate the pass rush. Can this revamped unit sustain pressure all season and turn the Bengals’ defense into a championship-caliber unit?

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