NFL Trade Rumors

Bengals As both an NFLPA executive and a team captain for the Bengals, Cincinnati C Ted Karras has a unique view on the escalating tensions between the team and first-round DE Shemar Stewart over his rookie contract. He weight in on his view of the situation “It’s not the best-case scenario of how the spring could have gone for our first-round pick,” Karras admitted via the … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Shemar Stewart, Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Jeremy Fowler reports that the Bengals and DE Trey Hendrickson have now resumed contract talks. He has been absent from mandatory minicamp during this period, and ESPN’s Ben Baby says Hendrickson is “extremely dug in” on potentially missing games or perhaps the entire season if they don’t agree on a new deal.  Hendrickson wants a long-term deal comparable to other pass rushers … [Read more...] about Bengals & DE Trey Hendrickson Resuming Contract Talks

Bengals Bengals WR Jermaine Burton ended his rookie year with just four catches after being a third-round pick in the 2024 draft due to off-field and practice issues. Cincinnati WR Tee Higgins has been impressed with Burton’s route running and engagement level thus far. “He’s being more consistent,” Higgins said, via Geoff Hobson of the team’s website. “He’s come in and out of … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Nick Chubb, Zay Flowers, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Bengals first-round DE Shemar Stewart has left mandatory minicamp amidst contract disputes. Schefter adds Stewart has been attending team activities but will no longer after not getting a deal done due to Cincinnati asking for certain clauses. Per ESPN’s Kelsey Conway, Stewart left minicamp today because he did not want to be a distraction for his … [Read more...] about Bengals First-Round DE Shemar Stewart Leaving Mandatory Minicamp Amidst Contract Disputes

Bengals Bengals QB Joe Burrow told reporters that the team stands behind DE Trey Hendrickson, but admitted no one has any idea how the situation will play out with the star pass rusher. “It’s not one that I think would make us a better team, so we’ll see what ends up happening,” Burrow said, via Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirer. “I don’t know what’s going to happen. I … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Trey Hendrickson, Shemar Stewart, Bengals, Browns, Steelers