Bengals' Mims Eyeing Greatness in Year Three

Cincinnati's mammoth right tackle has lofty goals for the upcoming season.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 10:41am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the powerful form of Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Amarius Mims, with sharp, overlapping planes capturing his size, strength and athleticism.Cincinnati's mammoth right tackle Amarius Mims is eyeing greatness as he enters his third NFL season with the Bengals.Cincinnati Today

Amarius Mims, the Cincinnati Bengals' starting right tackle, is back in town for the team's offseason workouts and has his sights set on taking his game to new heights in his third NFL season. The Bengals are hoping Mims can continue to develop into a franchise cornerstone after a promising start to his career.

Why it matters

The Bengals' offensive line was a key factor in the team's Super Bowl run in 2025, and Mims' continued progression will be crucial to maintaining that success. As a first-round pick, Mims is expected to develop into an elite tackle, and his development will be closely watched by the team and fans alike.

The details

Mims, a mammoth 6'7" 340-pound tackle, was the Bengals' first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He started all 17 games as a rookie and built on that with a strong sophomore campaign, solidifying his spot as the team's starting right tackle. Now entering his third season, Mims is eyeing even greater heights as he looks to establish himself as one of the league's premier offensive linemen.

  • Mims is back in Cincinnati for the start of the Bengals' offseason program on Monday, April 17, 2026.
  • The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 24-26, 2026.

The players

Amarius Mims

The Bengals' starting right tackle, a first-round pick in 2024 who is entering his third NFL season.

Joe Flacco

The veteran quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals.

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What they’re saying

“The Bengals' mammoth right tackle has his eyes set on greatness in year three.”

— Anthony Cosenza, Author

“In an interview with Front Office Sports, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco explained why he's not a fan of the NFL potentially moving to an 18-game regular season.”

— Joe Flacco

The takeaway

Mims' continued development will be crucial for the Bengals as they look to build on their recent success and maintain their status as one of the top teams in the AFC. If he can take the next step and become an elite tackle, it will only further strengthen Cincinnati's offensive line and provide a solid foundation for their offense.