NFL Trade Rumors

Bengals Bengals OT Orlando Brown made a recent television appearance where he boasted that the Bengals have a strong team that is ready to compete for playoff contention when the season begins. “We’re really special,” Brown said during an appearance on NFL Network. “I’m really proud of the way that we worked this offseason, just with the intent and focus from us as individuals, … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Orlando Brown, Mason Graham, George Pickens, Bengals, Browns, Steelers

Bengals Bengals DT Eric Gregory recalled several phone calls he received during the 2025 NFL Draft from teams indicating they were interested in him if he went undrafted. Gregory called it “upsetting” and is going into his rookie campaign with a chip on his shoulder.  “That was a little upsetting,” Gregory said, via Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. “I wanted to turn the phone … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: D.K. Metcalf, Keaton Mitchell, Bengals, Ravens, Steelers

Bengals Bengals WR Tee Higgins hopes to stay healthy this season so he can maximize the offense’s window. “I plan on staying healthy,” Higgins said, via ESPN. “Let’s not say ‘if.’ Let’s not do that. It’s too early to be doing that. I plan on it. When I do, [the offense] definitely could be deadly.” Browns Browns G Joel Bitonio is excited to get back to the running schemes that … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Joel Bitonio, Tee Higgins, Jaylen Warren, Bengals, Browns, Steelers

Bengals Bengals DB coach Charles Burks is excited about the team’s secondary group and said it’s the deepest unit that he’s coached since being a part of the organization. He credited DC Al Golden for helping rebuild the defense and being a great teacher. “Being able to streamline the way Coach Golden puts things in buckets, I think helps the guys,” Burks said, via the team’s … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Joe Flacco, Bengals, Browns, Steelers

The Bengals recently resumed contract talks with DE Trey Hendrickson, who maintained his stance that he will miss games if a deal is not agreed upon.  Appearing on the Pat McAfee Show, ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirmed the two sides are talking again but said “they’re not any further along.” Schefter believes the disagreement mostly stems from the duration of the deal. When … [Read more...] about Schefter: Bengals Prefer One-Year Deal With Trey Hendrickson