# Bengals add veteran leaders to bolster Super Bowl defence 2026-08-10T22:10:23+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Cincinnati Bengals have loaded up on experienced defensive players to push for another Super Bowl run. The team signed defensive end Boye Mafe, who won a Super Bowl with Seattle last season, and two-time champion safety Bryan Cook. They also traded for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and signed Jonathan Allen. Coach Zac Taylor praised the new arrivals for their leadership and football IQ. Cook, a Cincinnati native, said playing for his home city is a gift. Mafe, who struggled as a rookie before breaking out in year two, is mentoring young pass rushers. The veterans are expected to mesh with a young core including Myles Murphy and Dax Hill. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: American football, Cincinnati Bengals, NFL, Super Bowl, veteran signings Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bengals-add-veteran-leaders-to-bolster-super-bowl-defence/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bengals-add-veteran-leaders-to-bolster-super-bowl-defence/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.