Bengals Bytes (3/6): In a rush

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The Bengals went to the NFL scouting combine looking for edge rushers and the question isn’t if they’re going to get one, but when? And how many? “Can we get two of them?” asked defensive coordinator Paul Guenther during a break in workouts. Yes. Maybe they even get the first one at nine. Certainly two by the end of the fourth round, especially with two fourth-round picks.

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AFC North Bytes

Le’Veon Bell continues to admit to hidden injury | ProFootballTalk

Eight years ago, the NFL didn't really want to fine the Jets for hiding quarterback Brett Favre's arm injury down the stretch of the 2008 campaign. As one source with knowledge of the dynamics explained it to PFT at the time, the NFL had to take action because Favre kept talking about it.

Browns should focus on quarterbacks, offensive line in free agency

The Cleveland Browns have a great chance to bolster their roster when free agency opens at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 9. The team has $108 million in salary-cap room, which is plenty of space to repopulate a roster with many holes. Here are moves they could consider

Ravens should pounce on Brandon Marshall or Pierre Garcon

Pierre Garcon or Brandon Marshall: The No. 1 priority in free agency has to be signing a proven and consistent veteran to make up for the loss of Steve Smith Sr. (retired) and Kamar Aiken (free agent). Garcon and Marshall are both hard-nosed possession receivers who would become go-to targets for Joe Flacco and pair nicely with the speed of Mike Wallace and Breshad Perriman. Garcon, who turns 31 before the start of the season, is younger than Marshall, has more reliable hands and doesn't have a checkered past. Marshall, who will be 33 later this month, is the most prolific receiver during the last 10 seasons, brings a competitive edge like Smith and is expected to be $3 million to $4 million per season cheaper than Garcon.

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