Bengals Make Questionable Decision, O-Line Officially a Need Going Into NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals released Matt Lee on Tuesday and suddenly the Bengals need a backup for Ted Karras. Jake Liscow and James Rapien try to make sense of why they'd release Lee now instead of letting him compete through the offseason program and training camp. Instead, the Bengals will need to find a backup and/or developmental replacement to build up offensive line depth behind a starting unit that made major strides in 2025. Plus, we talk about potential draft surprises fans should be prepared for in the 2026 NFL Draft!