Report: Ex-Vikings CB Mackensie Alexander Signs 1-Year, $4M Bengals Contract

The Cincinnati Bengals continued their aggressive offseason Thursday by reportedly agreeing to a deal with cornerback Mackensie Alexander. 

Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Alexander's deal will be worth $4 million for one year. 

The Bengals aren't traditionally a big player in free agency, but owner and general manager Mike Brown has been more liberal with moves early this offseason. 

Per Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, Cincinnati agreed to a four-year, $53 million deal with former Houston Texans defensive tackle D.J. Reader. 

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the Bengals will sign cornerback Trae Waynes to a three-year deal worth $42 million, including $20 million in 2020. 

A second-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2016, Alexander appeared in 55 games over the past four seasons. He had the fourth-highest forced incompletion rate since 2018 playing primarily in the slot, per Pro Football Focus' Evan McPhillips. 

The Bengals finished with the NFL's worst record last season (2-14). Their defense ranked 25th in points allowed (420), 29th in yards allowed (393.7 per game) and tied for last in the NFL with 8.3 yards allowed per attempt.