The Cincinnati Bengals have a very real need at defensive tackle. Sound familiar? Yeah, it's been that way for a minute.
Same goes for the safety position. Jessie Bates was a critical member of the Bengals' Super Bowl LVI runner-up team, and a key leader the next season, when they advanced to the AFC Championship Game.
Bates won't be coming back to replace Geno Stone in 2026 since he's still under contract in Atlanta. However, another key Bengal from that epic two-year run could be coming back if fans' vocal support is heard by the organization.