To no surprise, the Bengals used the franchise tag on wideout Tee Higgins and in doing so prevented him from reaching free agency. He could still be playing on a new team by the start of the 2024 season, though. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Higgins has requested a trade. This is complicated territory for the Bengals, who may well be renting Higgins via the tag. Cincinnati’s Joe … [Read more...] about Bengals WR Tee Higgins Requests Trade
Bengals Agree To Deal With DT Sheldon Rankins
The Bengals are set to add some reinforcement on their defensive line. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the team is closing in on an agreement with free agent defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins. The agreement is expected to be finalized tonight. Indeed, a two-year deal is now in place which will pay Rankins $26MM, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. [RELATED: DT D.J. Reader To … [Read more...] about Bengals Agree To Deal With DT Sheldon Rankins
Steelers, WR Tyler Boyd Showing Mutual Interest
The Steelers refuse to shy away from talent in their own division this offseason. A day after signing rival Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen, Pittsburgh is reportedly sharing mutual interest with long-time Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd, per Mark Kaboly of The Athletic. Boyd hasn’t quite been a priority for Cincinnati as they deal with the potential future extensions of Tee … [Read more...] about Steelers, WR Tyler Boyd Showing Mutual Interest
Bengals To Host OT Mekhi Becton
As the Bengals seek a replacement for Jonah Williams on the offensive line, they’ll be hosting one of the more intriguing tackle options on the market. Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that free agent OT Mekhi Becton is scheduled to meet with the Bengals tomorrow. [RELATED: Jets Not Expected To Re-Sign T Mekhi Becton] The former-first round pick disappointed … [Read more...] about Bengals To Host OT Mekhi Becton
Bengals To Bring Back S Vonn Bell
As they did with Hayden Hurst‘s deal, the Panthers bailed on Vonn Bell‘s three-year contract a year after authorizing it. The latter will have a bounce-back opportunity in a familiar place. The Bengals have reached an agreement to re-sign Bell, according to his agency. Cincinnati had hoped to retain Bell in free agency last year; the team will now circle back to a player who … [Read more...] about Bengals To Bring Back S Vonn Bell