Bengals Decline to Sign Xavien Howard and Leonard Fournette After Workouts

Despite interest in bolstering their roster, the Cincinnati Bengals have opted not to sign the veteran free agents following recent evaluations.

The Bengals hosted cornerback Xavien Howard and running back Leonard Fournette for workouts as they seek to strengthen their roster for a potential playoff push.
Xavien Howard, a four-time Pro Bowl cornerback, was released by the Miami Dolphins in March and remains a free agent after failing to reach a deal with Cincinnati.
Running back Leonard Fournette, who last played for the Buffalo Bills, also left Cincinnati without a contract as the Bengals chose to sign Gary Brightwell instead.
Cincinnati's defense has struggled this season, conceding an average of 26.2 points per game, prompting the search for experienced players like Howard.
The Bengals, currently at 4-6, are just one game behind the Denver Broncos for the final AFC playoff spot, intensifying their efforts to improve the team's depth.