A.J. Hawk agreed to a contract with the Bengals on Tuesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Hawk agreed to a contract with the Bengals on Tuesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Analysis:

Hawk will head to Cincinnati after spending the first nine seasons of his career with the Packers. He figures to back up Rey Maualuga at middle linebacker and could challenge for snaps at an outside linebacker spot as well.