Zac Taylor faces make-or-break season as Bengals rebuild defense around Joe Burrow's Super Bowl window

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor's team added defensive linemen Dexter Lawrence and Jonathan Allen and edge rusher Boye Mafe during the offseason. The Bengals made these moves while quarterback Joe Burrow remains under contract through the 2026 season. Cincinnati finished the 2025 season with a record that positioned the team for defensive restructuring.

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