Bengals targeted as fit for notable free agent before training camp

So far, the Cincinnati Bengals haven’t shown any outward sign of being interested in adding another free agent at any position. 

That even goes for the offensive line in front of Joe Burrow, which is a little surprising. The team drafted Dylan Fairchild in the mid-rounds, brought back Cody Ford, signed Lucas Patrick in free agency and will still give Cordell Volson a shot, despite his benching last year. 

Fans can be forgiven, then, for wanting to see the team sign another free agent to compete. Which means they’ll like that NFL Trade Rumors' Ethan Woodie has suggested the Bengals go after Shaq Mason:

"Perhaps Fairchild will prove us wrong and be ready sooner than expected, but either way, acquiring more bodies at guard would be wise for the Bengals. The gap between Patrick and Mason might be insignificant, but Mason would definitely be an upgrade over Volson or Ford. Signing him would take pressure off Fairchild to play as a rookie and would both add depth and improve the starting five on Cincy’s offensive line."

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Mason, 31, has two Super Bowls on his resume but was cut by the Houston Texans after coughing up eight sacks last season. 

At this point, though, some new competition might be better than none for the Bengals. They’ve treated the offensive line like the rest of the major problematic areas this offseason, hoping youth and a coaching change (with Scott Peters) can fix most of the problems. 

Mason isn’t necessarily the best example of a guy the Bengals should get after, but something is better than nothing when it comes to protecting Burrow. 

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