The Cincinnati Bengals have signed second-round defensive end Cashius Howell to a rookie contract, completing their 2026 draft class. Howell, a 23-year-old former three-star recruit from Kansas City, Missouri, had a standout collegiate career at Bowling Green and Texas A&M, earning unanimous All-American honors and SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2025. He was selected 41st overall in the draft after recording 127 tackles, 27 sacks, and various other defensive stats during his five seasons in college. The Bengals have now secured all their draft picks for this year.
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