One of the biggest areas of need for the Bengals this offseason is at guard after the team cut Alex Cappa. Cincinnati has openings at starting left and right guard, which is why the lack of activity in the first few days of free agency at those positions came as a bit of a surprise.

But the Bengals aren't giving up on Stone just yet, with Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirming as much during league meetings, according to The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. on scene. In those comments,

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor clears up Geno Stone’s future in the defense, as the safety position continues to be a hot topic in the NFL.