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Bengals’ New Edge: Mafe Steps Up
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- Jun 4, 2026
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Summary
Trey Hendrickson’s departure to the Ravens leaves a massive void for the Bengals, but they’re betting big on Boye Mafe to fill those shoes. After letting Hendrickson go without a fight, Cincinnati splashed cash on Dexter Lawrence, Boye Mafe, and Jonathan Allen to reload their defensive line. Mafe, a rising star with nearly 100 tackles and 20 sacks since being drafted, is showing signs of elite potential—his sack numbers climbed from 3 to 9 in his first two seasons, and his pass rush efficiency ranked top ten. With Lawrence and Allen adding interior pressure, Mafe could get even more one-on-one opportunities, making him the perfect candidate to step into Hendrickson’s legendary role. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bc275fc6a963901e