Bengals Bengals DE Joseph Ossai spoke about the increased role he could play in the team’s defense next season following the retirement of DE Sam Hubbard and the uncertain future of DE Trey Hendrickson. “I was in here working out for a month-and-a-half after the season and they talked about their vision for me and that gave me peace of mind with the decision even though they’re … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: DeAndre Hopkins, Kenny Pickett, Bengals, Browns, Ravens
BREAKING: Bengals Sign Both Ja’Marr Chase & Tee Higgins To Extensions
Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports reports that Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins have told him that they’ve agreed to contract extensions with Cincinnati. According to Schultz, Chase receives a four-year, $161 million contract with $112 million guaranteed, which makes him the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history. Schultz adds that Chase is under team control for the next five … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Bengals Sign Both Ja’Marr Chase & Tee Higgins To Extensions
Ja’Marr Chase: Joe Burrow Was ‘Big Help’ In Getting Extension Done
Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase landed a record-setting four-year, $161 million contract with $112 million guaranteed this week. He thinks the public support he received from Joe Burrow helped propel the deal toward completion for himself and Tee Higgins. “I think it was a big help,” Chase said, via ProFootballTalk. “Him just putting out little information, having our back. You … [Read more...] about Ja’Marr Chase: Joe Burrow Was ‘Big Help’ In Getting Extension Done
AFC Notes: Ted Karras, Joseph Ossai, Darius Slay, Bengals, Steelers
Bengals Bengals C Ted Karras was elected to the NFLPA executive committee on a two-year term. “I’ve been involved with the NFLPA for a long time and have seen the great work that guys like Michael Thomas and Austin Ekeler have done,” Karras said in a press release. “My biggest thing will be educating and informing our player population on not only what the union does, but the … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Ted Karras, Joseph Ossai, Darius Slay, Bengals, Steelers
South Carolina S Nick Emmanwori Has Top 30 Visits With Six Teams So Far
Per Josh Kendall of The Athletic, South Carolina S Nick Emmanwori has top 30 visits with the Falcons, Panthers, Seahawks, Bengals and Dolphins. Tristen Kuhn adds Emmanwori also has a top 30 visit with the Raiders. Teams can host up to 30 players for interviews and medical evaluations at their own facilities, with players who live or go to college in the local area not counting … [Read more...] about South Carolina S Nick Emmanwori Has Top 30 Visits With Six Teams So Far