# Bengals Draft Lew Despite ACL Injury | Cincinnatti Bengals News

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Podcast: [Cincinnati Bengals News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cincinnati-bengals-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7433837)
Published: 2026-07-16T23:10:28+00:00
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The Bengals made a savvy move in the 2026 NFL Draft, trading down to select center Connor Lew—despite his ACL injury cutting short his college career—at 128th overall. A Freshman All-American at Auburn, Lew started 25 games and helped fuel a powerful rushing attack. Though he missed combine testing, the Bengals saw his potential and signed him to a four-year deal worth over $5M, including a hefty bonus. Expect him to start training camp as the backup center behind Ted Karras, with a clear path to becoming the franchise’s long-term solution at the position. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f2f8b35800c3b065

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