Bengals continue to do homework on NFL Draft quarterback prospects
Add another name to potential Day 3 quarterbacks the Bengals may be considering.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 1: Behren Morton #2 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders calls the play during the second quarter againstthe Oregon Ducks in the College Football Playoff Quarter Final Game at Hard Rock Stadium on January 1, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by CFP/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cincinnati Bengals’ clear objective this offseason is to improve one of the worst defenses in the NFL last season. That doesn’t mean that they don’t have any needs on the offensive side.
The list gets even longer when you look at them needing younger players at certain positions to develop. To add to the list of quarterbacks they’ve checked out this offseason, they had a formal meeting with Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton. Morton projects to be a mid-to-late pick in the NFL Draft.
He has plenty of good qualities, but the biggest issue he faces is his arm strength not being at what many consider an NFL level. Still, Morton is incredibly smart. It’s a matter of just making better decisions more consistently and going through his progression.
One of the sneakiest areas of need is at the quarterback position. Previously, Jake Browning seemed like a home run backup to have behind Joe Burrow after leading the team to several wins in his absence and overall performing fairly well. However, he struggled in 2025 when asked to fill in again.