The Bengals were unable to work out an extension agreement with Ja’Marr Chase last offseason, and the decision to use the franchise tag on Tee Higgins led to doubt about his future beyond 2024. In the case of both receivers, the team remains intent on inking both to long-term deals. Chase in particular will require an historic investment in the wake of Justin … [Read more...] about Bengals Prepared To Make Ja’Marr Chase NFL’s Highest-Paid Non-QB
Bengals Release DT Sheldon Rankins
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