The Bengals have released veteran defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins, per a team announcement. Rankins was an expected cap casualty after missing most of the 2024 season. He signed with the Bengals on a two-year, $24.5MM deal last March and started the first two games of the regular season before suffering a hamstring injury that sidelined him for three games. He returned in Week … [Read more...] about Bengals Release DT Sheldon Rankins
NFL Minor Transactions: 2/21/25
Friday’s minor moves across the NFL: Cincinnati Bengals Extended: LS Cal Adomitis New England Patriots Signed ERFA tender: C Ben Brown, T Demontrey Jacobs Pittsburgh Steelers Signed: TE Donald Parham Seattle Seahawks Waived: CB Ryan Cooper, WR Cornell Powell Brown and Jacobs were both tendered by the Patriots yesterday and have agreed to their tenders today. As … [Read more...] about NFL Minor Transactions: 2/21/25
2025 NFL Franchise Tag Candidates
Last year’s salary cap spike created another opportunity for teams to retain talent, and once the upcoming cap surge (roughly $25MM) produces a number, the 2020 CBA will have produced four straight single-year jumps by at least $16MM. These climbs, which dwarf the per-year jumps the 2011 CBA brought, have both helped teams retain talent and pay for free agents while also … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Franchise Tag Candidates
Ja’Marr Chase Eyeing $40MM AAV
Ja’Marr Chase was already expected to reset the wide receiver market when he inks his next contract. However, it’s sounding like the Bengals star could soar past the field. [RELATED: Bengals Seeking Long-Term Deal For Ja’Marr Chase] According to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports, Chase is expected to command at least $40MM per year on his next deal. This average annual value would … [Read more...] about Ja’Marr Chase Eyeing $40MM AAV
Bengals Extend P Ryan Rehkow
For 14 years, Kevin Huber handled punting duties in Cincinnati. The team found a new contributor at the position in 2024, and he appears set to operate as Huber’s long-term successor. The Bengals announced on Tuesday that Ryan Rehkow has signed a two-year extension. As a result, he is on the books through 2026 and will avoid ERFA status this offseason. The former undrafted … [Read more...] about Bengals Extend P Ryan Rehkow