Former Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy sees himself fitting in with Bengals

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Kyle Van Noy, a free agent linebacker, sees a potential fit with the Cincinnati Bengals as they seek experienced players to develop younger talent. He praised QB Joe Burrow and expressed interest in joining the team.

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Kyle Van Noy is a free agent linebacker.
He sees potential in joining the Cincinnati Bengals.
Van Noy praised Joe Burrow as a top-three QB.
Bengals need experienced linebackers for younger players' development.
Van Noy is not returning to the Baltimore Ravens.

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 14: Kyle van Noy #53 of the Baltimore Ravens pressures Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Paycor Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cincinnati Bengals need linebackers with experience to accelerate the development of Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter. Meanwhile, twelve-year veteran linebacker Kyle Van Noy is a free agent, and it doesn’t look like he’ll be returning to the Baltimore Ravens. Could it be a fit? Recently, on the “Up & Adams” podcast, host Kay Adams asked Van Noy, “What’s going on with you and the Steelers?” The linebacker expressed concerns that he wouldn’t get sufficient playing time in Pittsburgh with all the talent they have, including T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig, and Alex Highsmith. Then Van Noy pivoted to the Cincinnati Bengals, saying, “I will say, I did enjoy, when I was at the Pro Bowl, getting to know Joe Burrow, just seeing how he locked in for a flag football game and the competitive side that he has and how he turns it on.” He then called Burrow a top-three QB in the NFL, “cerebral”, and said, “If you know, you know. He’s that dude.” Adams then asked, “Would you play for the Bengals?” Van Noy laughed about switching places with , but then said, “Yeah, they just got . They have . They have a couple young guys on the edge, [Myles] Murphy.” In other words, he could be the final piece for a defense that now has muscle up front but not enough consistency behind the d-line. We talked about all the moves Duke Tobin and company made this offseason in our most recent video.

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What did Kyle Van Noy say about joining the Bengals?

Kyle Van Noy expressed interest in joining the Bengals, highlighting his positive interactions with QB Joe Burrow and the team's defensive needs.

Why is Kyle Van Noy a free agent?

Kyle Van Noy is a free agent after not returning to the Baltimore Ravens, seeking a team where he can have a significant role.

How could Kyle Van Noy impact the Bengals' defense?

Kyle Van Noy could provide veteran experience to the Bengals' defense, helping to develop younger linebackers and improve overall consistency.

Former Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy sees himself fitting in with Bengals

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