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Bengals | Cincinnati inks a pair of draft picks Tue May 14, 02:31 PM
Cincinnati Bengals third-round draft choice WR Jermaine Burton (Alabama) and fourth-round draft choice TE Erick All (Iowa) signed four-year contracts on Tuesday, May 14. Financial terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: After transferring from Georgia following the 2021 season, Burton was a high-production receiver at Alabama, leading the Crimson Tide in receiving yards and touchdowns last season. With Tyler Boyd no longer in the mix (he signed with Tennessee as a free agent), Cincinnati has an immediate need for a No. 3 receiver. In addition, Tee Higgins is heading into 2024 on the franchise tag, and his future in Cincinnati is uncertain. Given the circumstances, Burton has considerable long-term upside in this offense. Meanwhile, the big question for All is about the ACL injury he suffered in 2023 in his senior year at Iowa. The Bengals, however, feel good about his recovery as he enters a depth chart behind Mike Gesicki, Tanner Hudson, and Drew Sample. |
Bengals | Cedric Johnson signs rookie deal Mon May 13, 05:08 PM
Cincinnati Bengals sixth-round draft choice DE Cedric Johnson signed a four-year contract with the Bengals Monday, May 13. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Bengals | Cincinnati inks five rookies Sat May 11, 09:54 AM
Cincinnati Bengals third-round draft choice DT McKinnley Jackson (Texas A&M), fifth-round draft choice CB Josh Newton (Texas Christian), sixth-round draft choice TE Tanner McLachlan (Arizona), seventh-round draft choice S Daijahn Anthony (Mississippi) and seventh-round draft choice C Matt Lee (Miami, Fla.) signed four-year contracts on Friday, May 10. Financial terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: McLachlan is the name to remember here. The Bengals took a very talented Iowa tight end - Erick All - in the fourth round, but he has a lengthy and worrisome injury history. If All can't stay healthy, McLachlan could be Joe Burrow's tight end of the future. McLachlan's 4.61 40 and 35" vertical were both among the top five tight ends at the combine. |
Bengals | Cincinnati announces UDFA class Fri May 10, 01:50 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois), RB Elijah Collins (Oklahoma State), RB Noah Cain (Louisiana State), WR Cole Burgess (Cortland State), WR Tre Mosley (Michigan State) and TE Cam Grandy (Illinois State) were among the 14 players who officially signed contracts with the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday, May 10. Terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Bengals | Top receivers not at workouts Thu May 9, 12:52 AM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase and WR Tee Higgins are not participating in the voluntary workouts this offseason.
| Footballguys view: The workouts are voluntary, so there's nothing to see here. When the work becomes mandatory during minicamp, Chase and Higgins will be in attendance. |
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Ja'Marr Chase player page
Bengals | A Bulkier (By Design) Joe Burrow Making All The Throws Tue May 7, 04:21 PM
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been back in action the past two days following his season-ending wrist surgery six months ago, and the franchise quarterback said all has gone well so far. "I feel great," Burrow said, repeating the phrase several times Tuesday in his first media session since participating in the team's offseason workouts. "It's good to be back."
| Footballguys view: Taking the field on Monday, Burrow made all the throws. The reports from Bengals receivers were good, too, indicating that the zip has returned to Burrow's passes. And, so far at least, Burrow said he hasn't had any setbacks or complications, even while experiencing some pain -- although the QB declined to expound on that. One interesting measure Burrow has taken this offseason has been adding bulk. He's suffered several injuries over the years, including a few season-ending ailments, so it can't hurt for Burrow -- who, according to NFL.com, looked bigger to the naked eye -- to add muscle mass as a form of self-preservation. "I'm really strong. Bigger than I was," Burrow confirmed. "We're going to continue to eat right, lift and go through my routine and see where I'm at . . ." The fact he's on schedule in his ability to throw the ball is a great starting point for his return. |
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Bengals | Joe Burrow throwing Mon May 6, 05:51 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (wrist) has started throwing footballs during offseason workouts as part of his recovery.
Link to storyJoe Burrow player page
Bengals | Tee Higgins looking for lucrative deal Mon Apr 29, 09:28 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins is believed be looking for around $23 million per season in his next contract, but the two sides have not negotiated for over a year because the Bengals have never approached $20 million per season during negotiations, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Kelsey Conway.
| Footballguys view: Barring an extension, Higgins will make $21.8 million in 2024 on the one-year, fully guaranteed franchise tag. As PFT suggests, that should be the starting point in negotiations. Eighteen receivers make more than $20 million a season. According to Enquirer staffer Kelsey Conway, Higgins wants something in the range of what the Colts gave receiver Michael Pittman, what the Commanders gave Terry McLaurin, and what the 49ers gave Deebo Samuel. All three are slightly over $23 million a year. Higgins, 25, played 12 games last season, missing four games with a fractured rib and then Week 18 with a hamstring issue. He caught 42 passes for 656 yards and five touchdowns, all career lows. From a fantasy perspective, Higgins has been available as a mid-priced WR3, with a WR28 to 31 Average Draft Position, depending on your platform. |
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Bengals | More UDFAs agree with Cincy Sun Apr 28, 03:31 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Cole Burgess (Cortland State), TE Cam Grandy (Illinois State), and RB Noah Cain (LSU) agreed to undisclosed contracts with the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, April 28.
Link to story Bengals | Daxton Hill moving to cornerback Sun Apr 28, 11:52 AM
Cincinnati Bengals DB Daxton Hill will be moved from safety to cornerback, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
Link to story Bengals | Elijah Collins headed to Cincy Sun Apr 28, 11:13 AM
Undrafted free-agent RB Elijah Collins (Oklahoma State) agreed to terms on a contract with the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, April 28, according to his agent, Brad Armstrong. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to story Bengals | Rocky Lombardi agrees with Cincy Sat Apr 27, 09:50 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, April 27, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Contractual terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Bengals | Team confident with Erick All's recovery Sat Apr 27, 02:15 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Erick All (knee) is recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, but the team is confident about his progress.
Link to story Bengals | Jermaine Burton drafted by Bengals Fri Apr 26, 10:22 PM
Alabama WR Jermaine Burton was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 80th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Bengals | Kris Jenkins joins Bengals Fri Apr 26, 08:26 PM
Michigan DT Kris Jenkins was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 49th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Bengals | Amarius Mims joining Cincinnati Thu Apr 25, 10:17 PM
Georgia OT Amarius Mims was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 18th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Bengals | Cincy high on JC Latham Wed Apr 24, 09:45 PM
Alabama OT JC Latham is a player the Cincinnati Bengals 'like a lot' and could be willing to trade up for in the 2024 NFL Draft, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN.com.
Link to story Bengals | CIN exercises Ja'Marr Chase's option Wed Apr 24, 12:58 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase had his fifth-year option picked up on Wednesday, April 24.
Link to storyJa'Marr Chase player page
Bengals | Logan Woodside signs with Bengals Tue Apr 23, 06:11 PM
Free-agent QB Logan Woodside (Falcons) signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday, April 23. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to story Bengals | Jake Browning signs two-year extension Tue Apr 23, 10:46 AM
Cincinnati Bengals exclusive-rights free-agent QB Jake Browning signed a two-year extension Tuesday, April 23. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Browning had never played an NFL game before last season and spent the majority of his career on the practice squad. He was a revelation replacing an injured Joe Burrow, throwing for 1,936 yards, 12 touchdowns, and seven interceptions while completing 70.4 percent of his passes. Browning also rushed for 127 yards and another three touchdowns. |
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Bengals | Sam Hubbard had offseason surgery Mon Apr 22, 05:04 PM
Cincinnati Bengals DE Sam Hubbard (ankle) underwent a serious ankle surgery after the 2023 season but said there was no cartilage damage in the ankle and the injury was repaired.
Link to storySam Hubbard player page
Bengals | Jordan Evans retires Sun Apr 21, 07:06 PM
Free-agent LB Jordan Evans (Bengals) announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday, April 21.
Link to storyJordan Evans player page
Bengals | Chase Brown expects more work Wed Apr 17, 06:11 PM
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown said he is preparing for a bigger offensive role next season since the team traded RB Joe Mixon to the Houston Texans.
Link to story Bengals | Cincinnati meeting with Jalen McMillan Wed Apr 17, 04:41 PM
Washington WR Jalen McMillan is having an official meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals Wednesday, April 17.
Link to story Bengals | Cincinnati giving Bayron Matos a look Tue Apr 16, 12:50 PM
Dominican Republic basketball player Bayron Matos, who participated in the NFL's International Player Pathway program this year and is viewed as an offensive line prospect, is visiting with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday, April 16.
Link to story Bengals | Cincinnati re-signs two Mon Apr 15, 12:09 PM
Free-agent LB Joe Bachie (Bengals) and LS Cal Adomitis (Bengals) re-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on undisclosed deals, the team announced Monday, April 15.
Link to storyJoe Bachie player page
Bengals | Tee Higgins expects to play with Bengals Sun Apr 14, 03:51 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins said he anticipates playing for the Bengals during the 2024 season, he told reporters Sunday, April 14. Higgins was franchise-tagged this offseason.
Link to storyTee Higgins player page
Bengals | No extension talks with Tee Higgins Thu Apr 11, 06:30 PM
Cincinnati Bengals franchise free-agent WR Tee Higgins has not had any contract extension talks with the Bengals this offseason, a source told ESPN.com's Matt Miller.
Link to storyTee Higgins player page
Bengals | Two appear to visit with Cincinnati Fri Apr 5, 04:42 PM
Texas DT T'Vondre Sweat and Georgia OT Amarius Mims appear to have made official visits with the Cincinnati Bengals leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Bengals | Taliese Fuaga scheduled to visit Thu Apr 4, 06:48 PM
Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga is scheduled to have an official visit with the Cincinnati Bengals before the 2024 NFL Draft, according to a source.
Link to story Bengals | Erick All scheduled to visit Thu Apr 4, 06:06 PM
Iowa TE Erick All is scheduled to have an official visit with the Cincinnati Bengals Friday, April 5.
Link to story Bengals | Troy Fautanu visiting Tue Apr 2, 06:28 PM
Washington OT Troy Fautanu is on an official visit with the Cincinnati Bengals Tuesday, April 2, according to a source.
Link to story Bengals | Tee Higgins staying in Cincy? Sat Mar 30, 01:30 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins is in the team's plans for 2024, head coach Zac Taylor said on Monday, March 25.
Link to storyTee Higgins player page
Bengals | Joe Burrow on schedule Mon Mar 25, 05:41 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (wrist) is on schedule in his recovery from wrist surgery, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
Link to storyJoe Burrow player page
Bengals | CIN may be open to moving Tee Higgins Sat Mar 23, 05:12 PM
Cincinnati Bengals franchise free-agent WR Tee Higgins has asked for a trade this offseason, and the Bengals are believed to be willing to listen to possible offers for Higgins, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
Link to storyTee Higgins player page
Bengals | Dallin Holker receiving interest Thu Mar 21, 05:44 PM
Colorado State TE Dallin Holker is receiving interest from the Cincinnati Bengals leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, and tight ends coach James Casey attended his Pro Day, according to a source.
Link to story Bengals | Trent Brown finds new home in Cincinnati Tue Mar 19, 01:23 PM
Free-agent OT Trent Brown (Patriots) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday, March 19. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Bengals | Trent Brown to visit Mon Mar 18, 07:45 PM
Free-agent OT Trent Brown (Patriots) is scheduled to meet with the Cincinnati Bengals Tuesday, March 19.
Link to story Bengals | Cincinnati makes it official with Vonn Bell Fri Mar 15, 03:29 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent S Vonn Bell (Panthers) officially signed a one-year, $6 million fully guaranteed deal with the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday, March 15.
Link to storyVonn Bell player page
Bengals | Trent Irwin returning Fri Mar 15, 12:30 PM
Free-agent WR Trenton Irwin (Bengals) is re-signing with the Cincinnati Bengals on a one-year deal worth $2 million, according to sources Friday, March 15.
Link to storyTrenton Irwin player page
Bengals | Tanner Hudson re-ups with Bengals Fri Mar 15, 09:48 AM
Free-agent TE Tanner Hudson (Bengals) agreed to a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals Friday, March 15. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Link to storyTanner Hudson player page
Bengals | Mike Gesicki, Geno Stone signed Thu Mar 14, 06:59 PM
Updating previous reports, free-agent TE Mike Gesicki (Patriots) and S Geno Stone (Ravens) officially signed with the Cincinnati Bengals Thursday, March 14. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed, but previous reports stated Gesicki signed a one-year contract worth as much as $3.25 million, while Stone signed a two-year contract worth $15 million.
Link to storyMike Gesicki player page
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Bengals | Zack Moss officially signed Thu Mar 14, 06:56 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent RB Zack Moss (Colts) officially signed with the Cincinnati Bengals Thursday, March 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but an earlier report stated it is a two-year contract worth $8 million.
Link to storyZack Moss player page
Bengals | Cincinnati officially trades Joe Mixon Thu Mar 14, 05:16 PM
Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals RB Joe Mixon was officially traded to the Houston Texans Wednesday, March 13, in exchange for a 2024 seventh-round draft choice.
Link to storyJoe Mixon player page
Bengals | Cincinnati hosting Teair Tart on Thursday Thu Mar 14, 01:58 PM
Free-agent DT Teair Tart (Texans) is reportedly visiting with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, March 14.
Link to storyTeair Tart player page
Bengals | Vonn Bell returns to Cincinnati Thu Mar 14, 09:59 AM
Free-agent S Vonn Bell (Panthers) agreed to a one-year, $6 million fully guaranteed deal with the Cincinnati Bengals Thursday, March 14. The Bengals are on the hook for the league minimum with the Panthers paying the rest.
Link to storyVonn Bell player page
Bengals | Cincinnati expected to sign Vonn Bell Thu Mar 14, 12:50 AM
The Cincinnati Bengals plan to sign free-agent SS Vonn Bell (Panthers) to a one-year contract after he was cut by the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday, March 13, league sources said. Bell played for the Bengals from 2020 to 2022.
Link to storyVonn Bell player page
Bengals | Cincinnati open to D.J. Reader return Thu Mar 14, 12:02 AM
The Cincinnati Bengals could still be interested in free-agent DL D.J. Reader, even after he was released this week.
Link to storyDJ Reader player page
Bengals | Cincinnati to visit with Mekhi Becton Wed Mar 13, 11:57 PM
Free-agent OT Mekhi Becton (Jets) is scheduled to visit with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, March 14, sources said.
Link to story Bengals | Cincy adding Sheldon Rankins Wed Mar 13, 08:42 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent DL Sheldon Rankins (Texans) agreed to a two-year, $26 million deal with the Cincinnati Bengals Wednesday, March 13, according to sources.
Link to storySheldon Rankins player page
