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Chris Roling

Bengals bring back free agent Eli Apple on 1-year deal

The Cincinnati Bengals will get a key piece of their Super Bowl defense back by retaining cornerback Eli Apple in free agency.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported it’s a one-year deal worth $4 million for Apple.

Apple played a key role for the Bengals in 2021 after Trae Waynes wasn’t ready to step in and start on the boundary. Still just 26 years old, the former top-10 pick allowed 39 catches on 66 targets and picked off two passes

This solidifies the starting three at corner with Apple-Mike Hilton-Chidobe Awuzie ahead of Waynes likely release. A corner is still very much in play at No. 31 or later in the draft as the Bengals have to think about quality depth and the long-term future, too.

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