The Chargers have engaged in discussions about trading down from No. 5 overall, and that may well be the new Bolts regime’s goal. Other teams believe the Chargers are eager to move down in Round 1, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler notes. As far as who would trade up, two AFC West clubs are checking in on what would be a high-profile intra-division transaction. The Broncos and Raiders … [Read more...] about Broncos, Raiders, Vikings Contact Chargers About No. 5; Bolts Eager To Move Down?
Bengals Exercise Ja’Marr Chase’s Fifth-Year Option
A day after the Broncos officially extended Patrick Surtain‘s contract through 2025, the Bengals are making a similarly easy decision. They picked up Ja’Marr Chase‘s fifth-year option. Chase became an instant-impact player for the Bengals, representing a central piece in the team’s rise during Joe Burrow‘s early years. This transaction gives the Bengals two more years of … [Read more...] about Bengals Exercise Ja’Marr Chase’s Fifth-Year Option
Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson Requests Trade
8:19pm: Hendrickson and the Bengals discussed a new extension in March, but those talks resulted in the team deciding against any adjustments, Dehner and Jeff Howe report (subscription required). Cincinnati has also conveyed to Hendrickson that no trade considerations will be made at this time. Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer adds the former Saint still desires to … [Read more...] about Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson Requests Trade
Bengals Extend QB Jake Browning, Sign QB Logan Woodside
Teams regularly come to extension agreements with players to replace RFA tender numbers; the Bengals will move forward on this front with Jake Browning a year early. Cincinnati’s backup quarterback agreed to terms on a two-year extension. Browning was tied to an ERFA tender. The team has announced the extension, one that could ensure the status quo remains on the Cincy QB depth … [Read more...] about Bengals Extend QB Jake Browning, Sign QB Logan Woodside
LB Jordan Evans Retires
Jordan Evans last played in the NFL during the 2021 season, but he had seen spring league time more recently. Instead of another campaign in either capacity, the veteran linebacker has brought his career to an end. Evans announced he has retired from football after playing five seasons in the NFL, all with the Bengals. The 29-year-old had his 2021 campaign cut short by an ACL … [Read more...] about LB Jordan Evans Retires