The Cincinnati Bengals missed out on the playoffs in 2024, despite quarterback Joe Burrow playing like an MVP-caliber player. Burrow put up 4,918 yards, 43 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. More news: Dolphins Predicted to Replace Jevon Holland With $45 Million All-Pro Safety Despite Burrow playing out of his mind, the Bengals simply got going too late. After a 1-4 start, the team finished the regular season with a five-game winning streak. Despite the late push, the 9-8 record was not good enough to land a playoff berth. One of the biggest glaring issues the Bengals have is their defense, especially the secondary. More news:Patriots Predicted to Land $108 Million Star Wide Receiver in Free Agency Cinncinati was in the top half of teams in terms of passing yards allowed with an average of 223.5 yards per game. The Bengals need a boost at the position and could look to the San Francisco 49ers to secure a pending free agent. 49ers star corner Charvarius Ward has expressed interest in leaving the Bay Area and could be a prime target for the Bengals. Ward is set to become an unrestricted free agent, and will likely fetch a new contract that would place him near the top 10 at the position. After a previous annual salary of $13.5 million, the 49ers corner could be looking at a pay raise.
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