Ranking Bengals free-agent signings by potential impact in 2020

How much impact will Cincinnati Bengals free agents have in 2020?

The Cincinnati Bengals hope a makeover in free agency leads to big things on the field in 2020.

As they should — standing as one of the NFL’s biggest spenders creates expectations. The arrival of the Joe Burrow era only amplifies things.

Here’s a ranking of free-agent impacts for 2020.

 

7. WR Mike Thomas

December 21, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Mike Thomas (88) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

It’s a little easy to forget about Thomas — and he has to compete at arguably the deepest position on the depth chart.

But Thomas is a Zac Taylor connection from the Rams who played a key role on special teams last year. He’s got an outside shot at surprising and making the roster, then having an impact.