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
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Bengals’ front office has team in danger of losing contender status
The Cincinnati Bengals have much to do this offseason in order to be considered surefire contenders in 2025. While Joe Burrow (and fans) rightfully view the contention window as open for the duration of the star quarterback’s career, 2024 really put that to the test, considering he had an MVP-like year, a Triple Crown wideout and the NFL’s sack leader. Hence, names like ESPN’s … [Read more...] about Bengals’ front office has team in danger of losing contender status
Schultz: Ja’Marr Chase Will Command At Least $40M Per Year On New Deal
Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase is set to enter the final year of his rookie contract under the fifth-year option, creating a pressing need to get an extension done this offseason. According to Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports, Chase will command at least a $40 million annual contract to become the highest-paid receiver in league history. <img data-recalc-dims="1" … [Read more...] about Schultz: Ja’Marr Chase Will Command At Least $40M Per Year On New Deal
Ja’Marr Chase set to make at least $40 million annually; NFL’s salary cap increasing by over $20 million
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Chase is about to make bank, and the Bengals have plenty of cap space to make it happen. The Cincinnati Bengals will have more money to play with as it looks to re-sign Tee Higgins and also extend Ja’Marr Chase this offseason. Multiple reports indicate that the NFL informed teams Wednesday that the 2025 per-team salary cap would be between $277.5 … [Read more...] about Ja’Marr Chase set to make at least $40 million annually; NFL’s salary cap increasing by over $20 million
Tee-ing up the Bengals’ Offseason — The Orange and Black Insider Bengals podcast
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images A recent report on an important player has folks feeling like the Bengals are serious about keeping their group of stars together, long-term. We talk about the Tee Higgins news and the salary cap. Another draft prospect is on tap, too! NFL free agency is a few short weeks away and the hype around the Bengals is all over the map. Recent … [Read more...] about Tee-ing up the Bengals’ Offseason — The Orange and Black Insider Bengals podcast