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Three Players the Bengals Should Target in the Second Phase of Free Agency

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 14: Cornerback Morris Claiborne #21 of the New York Jets scores a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 14, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 14: Cornerback Morris Claiborne #21 of the New York Jets scores a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 14, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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Nick Perry, Edge Rusher 

LANDOVER, MD – JANUARY 10: Outside linebacker Nick Perry #53 and defensive end Datone Jones #95 of the Green Bay Packers react to a play against the Washington Redskins during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at FedExField on January 10, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – JANUARY 10: Outside linebacker Nick Perry #53 and defensive end Datone Jones #95 of the Green Bay Packers react to a play against the Washington Redskins during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at FedExField on January 10, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

In 2018, the Bengals finished 28th in the NFL with just 34 sacks. Despite this, they have not done much to improve what was a lousy pass rush last season.

One player that could help with that significantly at a reasonable price is Nick Perry. Perry has spent his entire career with the Green Bay Packers.

He has posted multiple seasons with seven or more sacks including an 11 sack season in 2016. Like Compton though, Perry has suffered his fair share of injuries and has never played a full 16 game season.

Even so, his ability to get to the quarterback when healthy makes him a worthwhile gamble for a Bengals team that lacks a consistent pass rush.

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