Bengals News (5/4): Cashius Howell’s chase for greatness

TL;DR

Cashius Howell, a top draft pick for the Bengals, receives strong endorsements from Texas A&M's Tommy Moffitt. The Bengals are also making moves to support Joe Burrow's championship aspirations.

Key points

Cashius Howell is a top draft pick for the Bengals.
Tommy Moffitt endorses Howell's potential impact.
Bengals making trades to support Joe Burrow.
Expectations for draft picks to strengthen the offensive line.
Joe Burrow is organizing team throwing sessions.

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Cashius Howell

Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive end Cashius Howell (9) rushes the line past Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Markel Bell (70) during the game between the Aggies and the Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Bengals’ familiar and trusted source delivered the best kind of endorsement for top draft pick Cashius Howell Texas A&M’s director of football strength and conditioning Tommy Moffitt has been around the block. He spent time with Tennessee and Miami in the 90s before calling LSU home for over two decades. The number of NFL greats he’s helped in the weight room is too high to count. **Bengals applauded for NBA-like trade to help Joe Burrow** “This is like the NBA when you are trying to acquire guys to keep your star who is going to leave happy,” one exec said. “Is it expensive? Sure, but there is no price on keeping Burrow happy. Drafting Rueben Bain does not make Burrow happy.” **** “I think Joe is one of the best,” Hopkins said in a Saturday interview while attending the Kentucky Derby. “I love his game, his toughness. He took his team to a Super Bowl early in his career and I feel like he can get back there with a little bit of help.” **** “An NFL assistant coach said about Davis’ nearly 6-foot-4 frame holding up: ‘Can get leggy at times, but he’s good enough with his hands to offset that. Super long and physical, and he showed good ball skills,’ Fowler wrote.” **** “The selections of Lew and Parker in the same draft highlighted the Bengals’ worry about their interior offensive line,” Miller wrote. “Parker played left and right tackle at Duke, but teams loved his ability to slide inside, his versatility and skill set to play all five offensive line positions. He started 33 games in college, so getting a quality swing tackle or third round this late in the draft is the best thing about this pick.” **** “Just getting the timing back, getting into it,” Gesicki said, according to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. “It was fun. We were talking about the excitement here and the work done by the organization. Now it’s up to us to go out there and execute.”

Q&A

Who is Cashius Howell and why is he significant for the Bengals?

Cashius Howell is a top draft pick for the Bengals, endorsed by Texas A&M's strength coach Tommy Moffitt, highlighting his potential impact on the team.

What recent trades have the Bengals made to support Joe Burrow?

The Bengals have made NBA-like trades aimed at keeping Joe Burrow happy and competitive, including acquiring key players to enhance the team's performance.

What are the Bengals' expectations for their top draft picks?

The Bengals expect their top draft picks, including Howell, to address weaknesses in the offensive line and contribute significantly to the team's success.