The Cincinnati Bengals have resigned defensive tackle Mike Daniels to a one-year deal, according to SI.com.
The report stated that Daniels’ decision was based on the excitement around head coach Zac Taylor and quarterback Joe Burrow, who is expected to return from reconstructive knee surgery.
Why Mike Daniels Returned to Bengals
Daniels, a 2017 Pro Bowl selection, said on The Jim Rome Show that his decision to re-sign was all about, “The coaching. The coaching. I can’t say enough things about my man Zac Taylor,” he said. “And then we got Joey Burrow at quarterback? I basically get to see the young greats. I get to actually be there. Be that anchor on one of his first few defenses early in his career, right because he’s going to have some other great guys later on. So, it’s a great opportunity to help make the playoffs. Between coach Taylor, he’s getting a full second year with Joe? That’s a good coaching and quarterback combination and I’m just glad I get to be a part of it. Coach Taylor respects his vets. He’s a player’s coach. I can’t say enough great things about him. And quite frankly, that’s why you see a lot of us get free agents.”
Taylor is 6-25-1 since 2019 and the Bengals were 4-11-1 last season.
The 132nd pick in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Iowa will join defensive additions Larry Oqunjobi and Trey Hendrickson on the defensive line.
Daniels, 6-0, 310 pounds, played with Green Bay from 2012-18 and in Detroit in 2019 before joining the Bengals in 2020. He has a total of 252 tackles, 30 sacks, five pass deflections, two forced fumbles and one interception.
