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Last Updated: Fri Jan 24, 2025, 11:53 PM

Cincinnati Bengals

-- No Surgery for Orlando Brown --
Fri Jan 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals OT Orlando Brown (leg) does not need to undergo surgery on his injured leg. He says his leg is feeling much better.

-- Bengals Name Al Golden --
Wed Jan 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have named Notre Dame DC Al Golden Defensive Coordinator.

-- Bengals to Interview Al Golden --
Tue Jan 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Notre Dame DC Al Golden has emerged as a top candidate to be the Cincinnati Bengals new defensive coordinator. HC Zac Taylor has been waiting for the National Championship to end before moving forward. Now that it has, he can speak with Golden.

-- Bengals Name Two --
Mon Jan 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Cincinnati Bengals have named Scott Peters offensive line coach and Michael McCarthy assistant offensive line coach.

-- Mike Gesicki Too Expensive to Keep? --
Mon Jan 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

BengalsWire reports impending free-agent TE Mike Gesicki likely will be too expensive for the Cincinnati Bengals to re-sign this offseason.

-- Bengals to Interview Demarcus Covington --
Tue Jan 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals plan to interview Patriots DC Demarcus Covington for their defensive coordinator's job on Wednesday, per source.

-- Bengals to Interview Patrick Graham --
Tue Jan 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals plan to interview Raiders DC Patrick Graham today for their defensive coordinator's job, per source.

-- Bengals Fire DC Lou Anarumo --
Mon Jan 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Cincinnati Bengals have fired DC Lou Anarumo.

-- Jermaine Burton OUT This Week --
Fri Jan 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Jermaine Burton will not travel with the team because of a coach’s decision, the team announced. Thus, he is OUT for this weeks' game.

-- Bengals NFI Sheldon Rankins --
Mon Dec 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed DT Sheldon Rankins on the Reserve/Non-Football Illness list, ending his season.

-- Bengals IR Joe Bachie --
Sat Dec 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed LB Joe Bachie (groin) on injured reserve.

-- Joe Burrow Wants Tee Higgins to Stay Beyond 2024 --
Tue Dec 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow doesn’t think there’s any reason that he, WR Ja'Marr Chase, and WR Tee Higgins can’t remain in Cincinnati. After the Bengals beat the Cowboys on Monday night, Burrow said he believes the Bengals will re-sign Higgins in the offseason. “I’m confident that I think we’re going to be able to do what it takes to get Tee back,” Burrow said. “I know that I’m going to do what it takes to get him back and so is he. We have those talks, so those are going to be offseason discussions, but I think we’re excited about that opportunity.”

-- Bengals Elevate Cade York; He Will Kick Tonight --
Mon Dec 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have elevated PK Cade York from the practice squad to the active roster for tonight’s game against the Cowboys.

-- Tee Higgins Plans to Follow Christian Watson's Approach --
Fri Dec 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins says he’s going to follow WR Christian Watson’s approach on how to prevent the “simple” injuries that have caused setbacks in his career.

-- Bengals IR Evan McPherson --
Wed Dec 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed PK Evan McPherson (groin) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Bengals Sign Cade York to Practcie Squad --
Wed Dec 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed veteran free-agent PK Cade York to the practice squad. He is in line to kick this week.

-- Bengals Release Trenton Irwin --
Mon Dec 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have waived WR Trenton Irwin.

-- Bengals Sign Gary Brightwell --
Mon Nov 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed free-agent RB Gary Brightwell.

-- Xavien Howard Shuns Bengals Offer --
Mon Nov 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals made an offer to free-agent CB Xavien Howard after a good workout today, but the sides were unable to reach an agreement, sources say. Howard is headed back home to continue training to stay ready for his next opportunity.

-- Bengals Working Out Leonard Fournette --
Mon Nov 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals are working out veteran free-agent RB Leonard Fournette today.

-- Bengals Hosting Xavien Howard --
Mon Nov 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals are hosting four-time Pro Bowl CB Xavien Howard on a visit today, sources say. Cincy’s defense needs some help and experience in the secondary as they try to make a playoff push. They’ll look to Howard as a possible solution.

-- Jermaine Burton Locked-In; Will Play Tonight --
Thu Nov 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals rookie WR Jermaine Burton had a much improved, locked-in week or practice. The Bengals are counting on him to be a factor tonight.

-- Sources: Khalil Herbert Expected to Play Tonight --
Thu Nov 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals newly acquired RB Khalil Herbert is expected to play tonight against the Ravens, per sources. Herbert, traded from Chicago on Tuesday, worked aggressively over the last few days to get up to speed on Cincinnati’s offense.

-- Bengals IR Two --
Tue Nov 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cincnnati Bengals have placed TE Erick All (knee) and RB Zack Moss (neck) on injured reserve. All will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL and Moss is expected to miss the rest of the regular season with a neck injury.

-- Bengals Acquire Khalil Herbert --
Tue Nov 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have acquired Chicago Bears RB Khalil Herbert in exchange for a 2025 seventh round draft pick.
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-- Jermaine Burton Watch --
Sun Nov 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the reason for the healthy scratch of Cincinnati Bengals WR Jermaine Burton is expected to be addressed by the team after today's game.

-- Bengals Activate Brad Robbins --
Mon Sep 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cincinnati Bengals have activated P Brad Robbins from injured reserve.

-- Erick All Jr. Impressing --
Thu Sep 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals HC Zac Taylor says the team certainly likes what they see regarding rookie TE Erick All Jr.. “You can put a lot on his plate,” Taylor said.

-- Sources: Ja'Marr Chase Contract Talks Off For Now --
Sat Sep 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports WR Ja'Marr Chase has no plans to negotiate a long-term deal this season with the Cincinnati Bengals, league sources said. Talks between Chase and the Bengals are off for now, and probably for the rest of the season unless the team does something to change the situation. According to sources, the star wide receiver believes the Bengals misled him when they told him at the end of last season, and again during the offseason, he would get an extension that ultimately did not happen. To reinforce his word and strengthen his position, Chase also has taken out a $50 million insurance policy on himself for this season to safeguard against injury and any potential lost earnings. As one source said about Chase, with the insurance policy in place, "He's good."

-- Ja'Marr Chase Speaks! --
Fri Sep 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase says he believes today is the deadline in his mind to get a deal done. He also believes the two sides are in reach of a deal. He will likely be limited on Sunday if he plays. He calls himself a “game-time decision.” He would be willing to play this season without a new deal if it gets to that point.

-- Ja'Marr Chase Watch --
Fri Sep 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase (contract) is going through stretches this morning. He is in line to practice again today.

-- Ja'Marr Chase Practices Thursday --
Thu Sep 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase practiced again on Thursday.

-- Ja'Marr Chase Practices Wednesday --
Wed Sep 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase (contract) practiced on Wednesday.

-- Ja'Marr Chase Arrives Ready to Practice --
Wed Sep 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports there’s some optimism inside the Cincinnati Bengals that WR Ja'Marr Chase will practice today. His participation has been a moving target, but Chase has at least given the impression that he will be out there. He was a part of team meeting for Week #1 prep. Contract talks are ongoing. Chase has arrived in uniform and ready to practice.

-- Ja'Marr Chase Attends Practice Monday --
Mon Sep 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase is out at practice, but not practicing with the team.

-- Bengals Working to Extend Ja'Marr Chase --
Sat Aug 31, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cincinnati Bengals have intensified efforts in recent days to sign WR Ja'Marr Chase to a new deal that places him among the NFL’s highest-paid receivers on an extension. That said, a deal is not close, but a deal could be done by next week. A deal could be well above $30 million per year on average.

-- Ja'Marr Chase Continues to Sit --
Thu Aug 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase walked out to practice in street clothes, as the team goes through the early drills for second straight day.

-- Bengals Re-Sign Trayveon Williams; Place McKinnley Jackson on IR --
Thu Aug 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed RB Trayveon Williams and placed DL McKinnley Jackson (knee) on injured reserve.

-- Ja’Marr Chase Day-to-Day --
Wed Aug 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengal HC Zac Taylor indicated that he spoke too soon about WR Ja'Marr Chase's status. "I think I probably put my foot in my mouth speaking too quickly," Taylor said. "Again, this is a day-to-day situation. We'll just keep seeing it as that."

-- Bengals Release Trayveon Williams --
Wed Aug 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have waived RB Trayveon Williams.

-- Ja'Marr Chase Arrives Late to Practice in Street Clothes --
Wed Aug 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase was late to practice on Wednesday and was in street clothes rather than a uniform when he arrived about 15 minutes late. Chase returned to practice this week after sitting out of training camp and the preseason in a contract impasse with the team. HC Zac Taylor said on Tuesday that he’s confident Chase will play in Week One and that the plan was for him to continue working all this week. Somehow that plan changed.

-- Taylor Confident Ja'Marr Chase Will Play Week #1 --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Cincinnati Bengals HC Zac Taylor said yes when asked if he was confident that WR Ja'Marr Chase will play Week #1.

-- Ja'Marr Chase Returns to Practice Sunday --
Sun Aug 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals open the regular season two weeks from today against the New England Patriots. With time getting short to be ready, WR Ja'Marr Chase returned to the field today and practiced without a new contract. ESPN adds in terms of a potential contract extension for Chase, there is currently nothing new to report on that front, per a source familiar with the negotiations.

-- Myles Murphy OUT 4-6 Weeks --
Thu Aug 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals DE Myles Murphy (knee) is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a knee sprain.

-- Myles Murphy OUT About Two Weeks --
Wed Aug 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals DE Myles Murphy (knee) is expected to miss about two weeks of action.

-- Myles Murphy Injures Knee --
Tue Aug 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals DE Myles Murphy (knee) had to be helped off the field by members of the training staff after suffering a non-contact injury. Murphy reportedly grabbed at his right knee and then went inside for further evaluation.

-- Ja'Marr Chase Attends Practice Monday --
Mon Aug 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals HC Zac Taylor has declined to say whether WR Ja'Marr Chase's absence last week was excused or unexcused. Taylor said he's said all he has to say about the situation. Meanwhile, Chase is at practice on Monday.

-- D'Ante Smith Likely Lost for the Season --
Fri Aug 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals OT D'Ante Smith (knee) is believed to have suffered a season-ending patellar tendon injury.

-- Bengals Extend Evan McPherson --
Fri Aug 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed PK Evan McPherson to a three-year, $16.5 million contract extension.

-- Chris Evans Lost for the Season --
Thu Aug 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Chris Evans (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn patellar tendon and will miss the entire 2024 season.

-- Two Bengals Injured --
Thu Aug 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Chris Evans and OT D'Ante Smith both were taken off with air casts on carts after suffering what looked like serious injuries.

-- Ja'Marr Chase Wainting for a Contract Extension That May Never Come --
Tue Aug 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports for the first time in training camp, Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase was not present when the team was practicing. The fourth-year player had not been participating at practice as he awaits a contract extension, but had remained visible and involved during drills. However, that changed Tuesday. In a statement issued after practice, HC Zac Taylor indicated the situation will remain fluid. "Ja'Marr [is] day-to-day," Taylor said. "We'll take it one day a time." Since training camp started, Taylor has maintained that Chase's participation has gone according to plan despite the appearance of a hold-in. At the team's annual media luncheon on July 22, team president Mike Brown indicated that a deal was going to be unlikely before the start of training camp. Chase is scheduled to make only $1.055 million in base salary this season, and the Bengals have exercised the $21.816 million fifth-year option on his contract for next season.

-- Jake Browning OUT a While --
Tue Aug 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Jake Browning (rib) will miss some time with a rib injury, per HC Zac Taylor.

-- Bengals Activate Devonnsha Maxwell --
Mon Aug 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cincinnati Bengals have activated DT Devonnsha Maxwell from the physically unable to perform list.

-- Amarius Mims OUT Several Weeks --
Mon Aug 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Cincinnati Bengals OT Amarius Mims (pec) sustained a strained pec and will miss several weeks, according to HC Zac Taylor.

-- Zack Moss Sits Due to Illness --
Sat Aug 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Zack Moss missed the team’s first preseason game today due to illness.

-- Joe Burrow Sharp in 2024 Debut --
Sat Aug 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow completed 5-of-7 passes for 51 yards and a score in today’s preseason game against the Buccaneers. Burrow and the starters (without hold-in WR Ja'Marr Chase) played just one drive. In his first NFL action since last year’s season-ending wrist injury, Burrow was sharp. He immediately connected with WR Tee Higgins on a nine-yard pass on the first play of the game and later linked up with second-year WR Andrei Iosivas on a 23-yard gain. A pass interference on third and 17 would keep Cincinnati’s drive alive, putting Burrow in position to cap the drive with a 10-yard touchdown pass to Higgins.

-- Charlie Jones Carted Off the Field --
Thu Aug 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Charlie Jones was carted off during practice after suffering a right leg injury.

-- Bengals IR Cam Sample --
Wed Aug 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed DE Cam Sample (Achilles) on injured reserve, ending his season.

-- Joe Burrow Expected to Play This Week --
Wed Aug 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow is expected to play in the team's first preseason game against the Buccaneers this week.

-- Cam Sample Lost for the Season --
Mon Aug 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals HC Zac Taylor says DE Cam Sample (Achilles) tore his Achilles and is lost for the season. He called the loss “huge” for a “consistent player, consistent person.“

-- Mike Gesicki Day-to-Day --
Mon Aug 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals HC Zac Taylor says TE Mike Gesicki is dealing with tightness and is day-to-day.

-- Bengals Activate Trent Brown --
Sun Aug 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cincinnati Bengals are set to get OT Trent Brown on the field for the first time this summer. Brown passed his physical on Sunday and the Bengals will take him off of the non-injury list as a result.

-- Andrei Iosivas Making an Impact in Practice --
Thu Aug 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports WR Andrei Iosivas appears to have become the favorite to win the Cincinnati Bengals' WR3 job. The more Iosivas stacks practices, the more you wonder whether he won’t just soak up nearly all of WR Tyler Boyd’s 824 vacated snaps from last season.

-- Two Bengals Injured --
Mon Jul 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals HC Zac Taylor says DE Trey Hendrickson and DE Sam Hubbard are both day-to-day as they deal with injuries. He also said Hendrickson picked up something on the first day of practice. Hubbard could be limited or out at practice this week.

-- Sam Hubbard Injures Knee, But... --
Sun Jul 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals DE Sam Hubbard (knee) left practice Sunday with a knee injury and had an MRI Sunday night, but source says the test results were good and Hubbard should be OK.

-- Ja'Marr Chase Sits Again Sunday --
Sun Jul 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase remained sidelined for a fourth-straight practice on Sunday. It appears Chas is holding in until he gets a new deal.

-- Bengals Activate Erick All --
Sun Jul 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cincinnati Bengals have activated rookie TE Erick All from the non-football injury list.

-- Ja'Marr Chase Watch --
Fri Jul 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase's absence from practice Thursday was not injury related, according to HC Zak Taylor. Chase would not say if his absence from practice was related to his contract situation.

-- Chase Brown Running with the First Unit --
Fri Jul 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

WLWT reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown has taken the majority of reps at RB with the first-team offense during the first three days of training camp.

-- Ja'Marr Chase Holding In? --
Thu Jul 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase is not practicing as it gets underway on Thursday for a second consecutive day. He is standing on the sidelines as his team stretches in uniform with no helmet. He was at practice yesterday, but didn’t participate. Chase is seeking a new contract entering his 4th season with the Bengals.

-- Bengals NFI Trent Brown --
Tue Jul 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed OT Trent Brown on the active non-football injury list.

-- Ja'Marr Chase Contract Watch --
Mon Jul 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals Team president Mike Brown says the Bengals will “bend over backward” to re-sign WR Ja'Marr Chase, but he also indicated it won’t be anytime soon. That is only going to cost the Bengals more money, with Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb expected to get an extension sooner than later. Brown said “opportunities can arise unexpectedly,” so he isn’t ruling out a deal with the three-time Pro Bowler. But with training camp beginning Tuesday, he admitted an extension is unlikely. “It’s not so likely that this is the good time to negotiate,” Brown said. “The offseason is a better time for that and we’re going to try to keep focused on the football part. ... I’m not going to rule anything out, but I will tell you that the die has probably been cast.”

-- Joe Burrow Fully Cleared to Practice --
Mon Jul 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Bengals HC Zac Taylor says QB Joe Burrow (wrist) has been fully cleared for contact.

-- Bengals Sign 1st-Rounder Amarius Mims --
Mon Jul 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed 1st-round draft pick OT Amarius Mims to a four-year, $15.37 million contract. All 2024 draft picks are now under contract.

-- Bengals List Three --
Sat Jul 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals have placed TE Erick All (torn ACL) on the active/NFI list. They have also placed CB D.J. Ivey and DT Devonnsha Maxwell on the active/physically unable to perform list.

-- Tee Higgins Locked in for Only 2024 --
Sun Jul 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals and WR Tee Higgins will not do an extension by Monday’s deadline. He’s signed his franchise tag, he’ll play on it, then be one of the top free agents in the 2025 offseason.

-- Joe Burrow Says Playing the Piano Helps Injured Wrist --
Mon Jul 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s (wrist) 2023 season ended in November with an injured wrist, and he has found a novel way to work on making that wrist healthier: Playing the piano. Burrow says he took up piano this offseason and discovered that it is making his wrist healthier. “I’m learning the piano right now, hopefully I can get pretty good at that by next offseason. I guess it’ll be pretty tough during the season, but it’s helped my rehab too for my wrist, so that’s something I want to get good at,” Burrow said.

-- Joe Burrow Speaks --
Thu Jul 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow thinks the new players acquired will give the team a lot of options when they line up this fall. “With the personnel we have this year, we’ll be able to do a lot more with personnel groupings,” Burrow said. “Putting different people in different spots . . . And doing a lot of different things as far as eye candy and making teams adjust their personnel based on ours.”

-- Tee Higgins Signs Franchised Tag; Will Report on Time for Training Camp --
Sat Jun 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports WR Tee Higgins has signed his franchise tag, sources said. He is expected to report for Cincinnati Bengals training camp when it begins in July. He will make $21.8 million in 2024.

-- Bengals Sign 2nd-Rounder Kris Jenkins --
Thu Jun 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed second-round draft pick DT Kris Jenkins to a four-year contract.

-- Bengals Extend Ted Karras --
Thu Jun 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports C Ted Karras signed a three-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals as a free agent ahead of the 2022 season, but the coming year won’t be his last one in Cincinnati. The Bengals announced on Thursday that they have signed Karras to a one-year extension.

-- Ja'Marr Chase Shows for Mandatory Minicamp; Unsigned Tee Higgins Absent --
Tue Jun 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase, who has skipped OTAs and wants a new contract, is present for mandatory minicamp, sources say. He was there for media day yesterday and is in the building today. WR Tee Higgins, the Bengals' franchise tagged WR, has still not signed his tag and is not present. He is not subject to fines.

-- Tee Higgins Watch --
Mon Jun 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports franchised Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins has not had negotiations about a potential contract extension for more than a year, according to sources. Higgins still has not signed his franchise tender.

-- Three Bengals No-Sjhow --
Tue May 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals voluntary OTA absences today include WR Ja'Marr Chase, DT Sheldon Rankins, and OT Trent Brown.

-- No Pitch Count for Joe Burrow --
Sat May 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Cincinnati Bengals official website reports Bengals OC Dan Pitcher confirmed that QB Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher confirmed that QB Joe Burrow (wrist) has not been on a pitch count during practices this spring. "We designed the whole thing to stay within the constraints of where the medical people think he should be and where he wants to be right now," Pitcher said. "Nobody is sitting there with a special pitch counter. But we've been smart how we put it together."

-- Tee Higgins Remains Unsigned --
Mon May 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schedfter reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins still has not signed his franchise tender and is not expected to by next week, per source. This would make him ineligible to report back to the Bengals in time for their organized team activities next week. Higgins cannot rejoin the team until he signs.

-- Bengals Sign Two Drafted Rookies --
Tue May 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed drafted rookies WR Jermaine Burton and TE Erick All to four-year contracts.

-- Trey Hendrickson Shows --
Mon May 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports DE Trey Hendrickson asked for a trade to a new team last month, but that isn’t keeping him from taking part in workouts with his current one. The Cincinnati Bengals shared pictures of Hendrickson taking part in Monday’s voluntary workout in Cincinnati. The Bengals are in the second phase of their offseason program.

-- Bengals Sign 6th-Rounder Cedric Johnson --
Mon May 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed 6th-round draft pick DE Cedric Johnson to a four-year contract.

-- Bengals Sign Four Drafted Rookies --
Fri May 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed DT McKinnley Jackson, CB Josh Newton, TE Tanner McLachlan, S Daijahn Anthony, and C Matt Lee to four-year contracts.

-- Joe Burrow Speaks: I'm Bigger & Stronger --
Wed May 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (wrist) says he’s bigger and stronger after spending the last several months focusing on his nutrition and lifting weights. Asked how much muscle mass he has added, Burrow didn’t put a number on his gains but said he’s, “Bigger, definitely bigger.” Burrow said he feels very good about where his body is right now and expects to be even stronger when the Bengals open training camp in July. “I’m gonna continue to get stronger and bigger throughout the offseason and just play it by ear, depending on how I feel,” Burrow said. “I’m in a good spot right now. I’m really strong, bigger than I was. We’re gonna continue to eat right, lift and go through my routine and see where I’m at.” Burrow said he has been working with his trainer to make sure he’s not skipping any meals.

-- Joe Burrow Says Wrist Feels Good --
Tue May 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (wrist) has been back on the practice field over the last two days during Phase II of the team’s offseason program. With Burrow’s 2023 cut short due to season-ending wrist surgery, the quarterback said on Tuesday that his rehab has been a positive experience. “I’ve felt good the last two days,” Burrow said in a Tuesday press conference. “I don’t ever really know how it’s going to feel until I wake up the next morning, but I’ve been encouraged by the last couple of days, for sure.”

-- Joe Burrow Now Throwing --
Mon May 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Cincinnati Bengals official website reports Bengals QB Joe Burrow (wrist) has begun throwing for the first time since he underwent wrist surgery last year. Bengals QBs coach Brad Kragthorpe said Burrow “looked as quick and as athletic as I’ve seen him look,” when asked about Burrow’s first day throwing.

-- Tyler Boyd Watch --
Wed May 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent veteran WR Tyler Boyd has meetings with the Chargers and Titans this week.

-- Bengals Low-Balled Tee Higgins --
Mon Apr 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports the Bengals’ offer to franchise-tagged WR Tee Higgins never approached the $20 million per year range. The offer wasn’t enough close enough to get Higgins’ representation to discuss guaranteed money, per Conway, so the sides haven’t negotiated in more than a year. Higgins is scheduled to make $21.8 million on the one-year, fully guaranteed franchise tag. That should be the starting point in negotiations. Eighteen receivers make more than $20 million a season. Higgins wants something in the range of what the Colts gave WR Michael Pittman, what the Commanders gave WR Terry McLaurin and what the 49ers gave WR Deebo Samuel. Pittman recently signed a three-year, $70 million deal, with an annual average of $23.33 million. McLaurin makes $23.2 million a year and Samuel makes $23.85 million a season.

-- Bengals Moving Dax Hill to CB --
Sun Apr 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Bengals S Dax Hill played every defensive snap in 2023, but struggled mightily. The Bengals want to find a spot for Hill, though, and to that end, HC Zac Taylor said Hill will move to cornerback. “We’ve seen it from him, and we think it’s the best opportunity right now to help our team,” Taylor said.

-- Trey Hendrickson Going Nowhere --
Thu Apr 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Cincinnati Bengals have zero interest in trading unhappy DE Trey Hendrickson.

-- Trey Hendrickson Requests a Trade --
Wed Apr 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Cincinnati Bengals three-time Pro-Bowl DE Trey Hendrickson has requested to be traded from Cincinnati, per league source. Hendrickson is due to make $15 million this season, and is looking for more long-term security than Cincinnati has been willing to offer.

-- Bengals Pick Up 5th-Year Option on Ja'Marr Chase --
Wed Apr 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Cincinnati Bengals official website reports the Bengals have picked up Ja'Marr Chase’s fifth-year option.

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