Bengals Bengals owner Mike Brown spoke to reporters on Monday and mentioned the salary cap when asked why the team had not signed WR Tee Higgins to a long-term extension. “The pie is not going to grow. It’s only going to be a certain size, but when you reach a point with your quarterback that you have to pay him a big contract, that takes a disproportionate piece out of the … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Tee Higgins, Eddie Jackson, Lamar Jackson, Bengals, Ravens
AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, Bengals, Ravens, Steelers
Bengals Bengals QB Joe Burrow has dealt with a variety of injuries through his first few seasons in the NFL including a wrist injury that cut his 2023 season short. Cincinnati HC Zac Taylor commented on managing Burrow’s reps and Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin has faith that Burrow knows how to handle himself. “It’s more the head coach being proactive, knowing that, … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, Bengals, Ravens, Steelers
AFC Notes: Ja’Marr Chase, Nick Chubb, Bengals, Browns, Ravens
Bengals Bengals owner Mike Brown explained why the team failed to get a contract extension done with WR Tee Higgins and why WR Ja’Marr Chase still has yet to receive one. “We are saddled with the cap,” Brown said, via Pro Football Talk. “The pie is not going to grow. When you reach a point with your quarterback that you have to pay him a big contract, that takes a … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Ja’Marr Chase, Nick Chubb, Bengals, Browns, Ravens
Bengals Sign First-Round OT Amarius Mims, Wraps Up Draft Class
The Bengals have signed first-round OT Amarius Mims to his rookie contract, according to Adam Schefter. Cincinnati has now signed all of its picks from the 2024 NFL Draft. Round Player Pos. Note 1 Amarius Mims OT Signed 2 Kris Jenkins DT Signed 3 Jermaine Burton WR Signed 3 McKinnley Jackson DT Signed 4 Erick All TE Signed 5 Josh Newton CB Signed 6 Tanner … [Read more...] about Bengals Sign First-Round OT Amarius Mims, Wraps Up Draft Class
Joe Burrow Cleared For Contact Heading Into Training Camp
According to Ben Baby, Bengals QB Joe Burrow is cleared for contact ahead of training camp, per HC Zac Taylor. Taylor was asked if Burrow would be on a throw count, but would not give any exact details on Burrow or any other players, replying: “We’ve got plans for every veteran we’ve got.” Taylor added that he expects Burrow to play during the preseason and that the team will … [Read more...] about Joe Burrow Cleared For Contact Heading Into Training Camp