Bengals Host Free-Agent Guard Dalton Risner Visit

The Cincinnati Bengals are set to host free-agent offensive guard Dalton Risner for a visit, as they look to bolster their struggling guard position ahead of the season. Risner, 30, is a former second-round draft pick by the Denver Broncos in 2019 and has played six NFL seasons with 81 starts, including four years in Denver and two with the Minnesota Vikings. The Bengals have faced challenges with injuries and underperformance from current guards such as Lucas Patrick, prompting the team to explore veteran options like Risner. Before the visit, Risner had shown interest from multiple teams including the Broncos and Vikings, and he had expressed optimism about signing soon. Bengals coaches, including Zac Taylor, have acknowledged the need for improvement on the offensive line, especially to protect quarterback Joe Burrow. The team's recent free agency moves, including signing tight end Noah Fant, indicate a proactive approach to addressing key roster weaknesses.