The Bengals will be shorthanded on the edge to begin the season. Second-year defensive end Myles Murphy suffered a non-contact injury in practice, and he is now facing a multi-week absence due to a knee sprain. [RELATED: Recapping Bengals’ Offseason] Murphy avoided the worst-case scenario, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network notes. Nevertheless, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler adds that the … [Read more...] about Bengals DE Myles Murphy Facing Multi-Week Absence
Minor NFL Transactions: 8/19/24
Here are Monday’s minor moves: Buffalo Bills Signed: QB Anthony Brown Carolina Panthers Signed: CB Willie Drew, CB Quandre Mosely, WR Sam Pinckney, RB Jaden Shirden, CB Chris Wilcox Placed on IR: CB Anthony Brown, QB Jake Luton Waived: RB Dillon Johnson Waived/injured: CB Lamar Jackson, WR Tayvion Robinson Cincinnati Bengals Placed on IR: RB Chris Evans, T D’Ante … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 8/19/24
Contract Structure An Issue For Bengals, Ja’Marr Chase?
More than two weeks into training camp, Ja’Marr Chase has not practiced. The star Bengals wide receiver’s hold-in also included a missed practice this week, via ESPN.com’s Ben Baby. Two years, however, remain on Chase’s rookie deal. The Bengals have time here, as much as Chase wants to force the issue. Although the Bengals could have waived fines had Chase staged a true holdout … [Read more...] about Contract Structure An Issue For Bengals, Ja’Marr Chase?
Bengals To Extend K Evan McPherson
Bengals conversations with Evan McPherson have produced a deal ahead of the kicker’s contract year. The parties came to terms on an extension that will tie McPherson to Cincinnati through 2027, NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo reports. McPherson agreed to a three-year, $16.5MM deal that Garafolo indicates will include $10MM in new money in Year 1. This is the most Year 1 money a kicker … [Read more...] about Bengals To Extend K Evan McPherson
Bengals RB Chris Evans Suffers Season-Ending Injury
Chris Evans has suffered a season-ending injury. Per Jordan Schultz, the Bengals running back suffered a torn patellar tendon that will force him to miss the 2024 campaign. Schultz notes that the running back faces a recovery timeline of nine months, and the Bengals expect the player to make a full recovery. Evans suffered the injury during today’s practice, with ESPN’s … [Read more...] about Bengals RB Chris Evans Suffers Season-Ending Injury