Bengals players who will be free agents in March, ranked

The Cincinnati Bengals enter a key offseason with a huge list of players scheduled to become free agents.

Fans know the big names possibly headed to the market, headlined by Tee Higgins, DJ Reader and a few others.

How the Bengals navigate this upcoming free agent class will heavily influence how the team pursues outside free agents and the overall draft strategy — directly impacting the team’s current contention window.

So here’s a look at the upcoming list of Bengals free agents, ranked by level of importance to the team’s long-term success and the order the front office should probably prioritize them this spring.