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The Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> made one of the biggest splashes of NFL free agency when they signed Bryan Cook<\/a> to upgrade the safety position.\u00a0<\/p>\n On paper, the Bengals<\/a> want to pair Cook with Jordan Battle in the base defense.\u00a0<\/p>\n But more depth couldn\u2019t hurt, right?\u00a0<\/p>\n Roughly one year ago, free agent safety Justin Simmons publicly said he\u2019d like to join the Bengals<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Simmons didn\u2019t end up joining a team last year while the Bengals went with Battle and Geno Stone. But he\u2019s once again on the media circuit, hinting that he wants to sign with a contender<\/a> this offseason.\u00a0<\/p>\n Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a><\/p>\n During an appearance on Guerilla Sports’ “The Weekly Cut,” Simmons again stressed he wants to join a contender<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n 8 bargain bin NFL free agent targets for Bengals<\/a> Would Bengals really sign DeAndre Hopkins or Odell Beckham?<\/a> Bengals purposely ignored LB and CB in free agency\u2026for now<\/a> 4 free agents Bengals could still bring back<\/a> Bengals 4-round mock draft after first wave of free agency<\/a><\/p>\n Maybe this is something the Bengals consider down the line. They have two new starters, but the depth was lacking last season and just took a bigger hit when the Bengals lost Tycen Anderson<\/a>\u2026to these same Broncos.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Bengals were not happy with depth options like Daijahn Anthony last year. They could add a safety as early as 10th overall in the upcoming draft. But if not, and Simmons is willing to take on a backup role, he\u2019d certainly fit the veteran leadership mantra coaches have talked about for outside additions this offseason.\u00a0<\/p>\n